Apple cider - good and bad

Cider is a low-alcohol beverage, which is made by fermenting apple juice. The process does not use yeast. Cider is a very common and old drink. It appeared almost at the same time as wine. Today, the recipes for this drink are huge, and everyone can easily cook it without special difficulty. The benefits of apple cider lies in the products that make up its composition and pass on this drink its best qualities and nutrients.

The composition of apple cider provides the presence of tannin, fructose, pectin, vitamins such as A, B, C, flavonoids and other healthy components. Apples help to normalize the digestive system, body weight, are responsible for the normal functioning of the liver, cardiovascular system and kidneys. All of the above positive properties are preserved in the drink from apples.

Benefits and harm of apple cider with herbs

All winemakers of France have repeatedly proved and continue to recommend cider because of the usefulness of tannins, which help to normalize the digestive system, normalize blood sugar level and improve mood. Over the past few years, a lot of research has been done and it is proved that cider, especially with herbs, is able to slow the aging process due to the presence of phenolic compounds in the composition.

We draw your attention to the fact that apple cider with herbs can be not only useful, but to some extent harm the body. This is due to the alcohol content, albeit in small amounts. Accordingly, it is inadmissible to consume a drink to people who have not reached age, as well as breastfeeding mothers and the girls in the position. Among the contraindications it is not recommended to drink cider to people suffering from such diseases as pancreatitis , hepatitis, ulcer, cholecystitis. This is due to the acidity of the drink. In addition, apple cider can be harmful in case of individual intolerance of the components. That's why, when buying a drink with herbs or doing it yourself, study the composition. Try to make the components fit together. In France, it is customary to add Provencal herbs to the drink, giving the cider a special flavor and taste. Cider is also given other tastes - cherries, pears, lemon, etc.