Quince has a very long and rich history, it was known and highly appreciated even in Ancient Rome and in Ancient Greece. Useful properties of quince for centuries are used in folk medicine and are actively used in modern dietology.
Biochemical composition of quince
Quince is highly valued for what vitamins and minerals are contained in its pulp, not only their composition, but also the quantitative index, as well as the easy process of assimilation by their body. In ripe fruits of quince is enclosed a whole storehouse of useful and important elements:
- vitamin composition of the quince includes a high content of vitamin C - 23 mg per 100 g of pulp, vitamin A - 167 mcg, beta-carotene and vitamin E - 0.4 mg, riboflavin (B2), thiamine (B1), niacin;
- quince is rich in such minerals - potassium (145 mg), phosphorus (24 mg), calcium (23 mg), magnesium and sodium (14 mg), iron (3 mg);
- the special value of quince is made up of mono- and disaccharides, there are more than 7.5 grams in 100 grams, these are apple citric, tartronic acids, glucose and others;
- dietary fiber and pectin - this is another aspect of what is useful for quince for the body, their 100 grams of flesh about 4 g.
The general effect of quince on the body is manifested in strengthening the immune system, improving and activating metabolic processes, beneficial effects on the nervous and cardiovascular systems. The use of quince for weight loss and as a home cosmetology means is invaluable.
Why is quince useful for women?
Every woman dreams of preserving youth, harmony and grace for many years, quince can help us a lot. The properties of this fetus stimulate metabolic processes, cleanse vessels, excrete cholesterol, improve the digestive system perfectly help everyone who wants to always be in great physical shape. In addition, quince is a wonderful tool for the prevention of stress and general rejuvenation of the body.
In its raw form, quince fruits have a specific tart and sometimes too sour taste, so they are rarely eaten raw. A unique feature of this fruit is that it preserves vitamins, minerals and medicinal properties during heat treatment. More often, quince, syrup, compote are made from quince, combined with sugar, honey, baked or dried. Every woman who dreams of quickly getting rid of extra pounds, you need to include in your daily diet drinks and dishes from quince.
In fresh form, quince can be added to tea, cut into thin slices and insisted for several minutes. As a result, a very valuable energy drink is obtained, which accelerates the metabolism, which contributes to the breakdown of fat cells and removes excess fluid from the body.
From the dried quince, you can prepare a decoction at the rate of 10 g of dried fruit per 100 g of boiling water. Keep the composition on a small fire under the closed lid for 10-15 minutes, then cool and drain.
Syrups and jam from quince help with the spring lack of vitamins, provide useful substances at high physical loads, help to recover after active sports activities. A great tool for losing weight, recovering energy
Quince, baked with honey and nuts, will give you a powerful charge of energy, strengthen your strength, improve metabolism , increase hemoglobin. This dish can serve as a wonderful dessert for all slimming girls.
Harm to quince
Despite a lot of useful properties, quince has a number of contraindications. This fruit should not be eaten frequently by people for whom a well-placed voice is important, because it can adversely affect the vocal cords. Also, quince is not recommended for individual intolerance, predisposition to chronic constipation and pleurisy.