Quince- one of the most ancient fruits. It has a very pleasant aroma, and at the same time it is very sour (sourer than lemon). Quince brings its useful and vitamin-rich fruits in late autumn. Ripe fruits are golden yellow in color, and their shape resembles a pear.
Quince is a low-calorie product rich in fiber. There are only 48 calories in 100 grams of fresh quince. In addition, quince fruits have a high concentration of vitamin C. 100 grams of fresh quince contains 23 mg, or just over 25% of the daily requirement. Vitamin C has a lot of health benefits.
1. Has anti-inflammatory properties.
Ripe quince fruit is a rich source of vitamin C, accounting for more than 25% of the recommended daily requirement. Vitamin C helps boost immunity and helps treat inflammatory conditions. In addition, it has anti-allergic properties.
2. Useful for weight loss.
Quince fruits are low in calories but high in fiber. In addition, it contains practically no saturated fatty acids, sodium and bad cholesterol. All these properties make it an excellent product for weight loss and overall health. By improving the health of the digestive system due to the fiber contained in quince, you can lose weight.
3. Treats stomach ulcers.
The phenols present in quince have been found to be effective in healing stomach ulcers. However, not only the fruit itself is useful, but also quince juice. It calms and improves the proper functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.
4. Treats diseases of the digestive system.
Quince is an effective remedy in eliminating morning sickness in pregnant women. Quince, when mixed with honey, helps in the treatment of colitis, diverticulitis, diarrhea, constipation and intestinal infections. Quince syrup is used to treat hemorrhoids. Boiled or baked quince eliminates nausea and vomiting. Being a good diuretic, it helps to remove excess fluid from the body and reduce the risk of edema.
5. Has antioxidant benefits.
This fruit has amazing antioxidant properties due to the presence of polyphenolic compounds. Antioxidants slow down the aging process and also prevent the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases and strokes.
6. Has antiviral properties.
Studies have shown that quince fruits have antiviral properties. The phenols contained in this fruit have significant antiviral activity as well as antioxidant properties. This helps protect the body from colds and exposure to other viral pathogens.
7. Reduces blood pressure.
Quince fruits are rich in potassium, which helps to maintain blood pressure in the acceptable range. Basically, quince helps to reduce high blood pressure. Potassium causes blood vessels and arteries to relax, thereby reducing stress on the cardiovascular system. This helps reduce the risk of developing conditions such as atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, heart attacks and strokes.
8. Reduces cholesterol levels.
Regular consumption of quince fruit helps lower LDL (or bad cholesterol) levels in the blood, keeping the heart healthy. This is due to its antioxidant content, which helps the body reduce fat oxidation, neutralize glisides, and reduce the amount of fatty acids found in blood vessels.
9. Contains anti-cancer substances.
The antioxidant properties of quince help the body fight free radicals and destroy malignant cancer cells. Free radicals are dangerous by-products of cellular metabolism that can cause healthy cells to mutate or die. The granules in quince fruit pulp contain astringent compounds known as tannins, i.e. catechin and epicatechin. Tannins protect mucous membranes from cancer by binding to cancer-causing toxins and chemicals in the colon.
10. Relieves stress.
Various antioxidants contained in quince help relieve stress and keep the nervous system calm. What's more, when you eat quince regularly, your body will produce beneficial hormones that will help you feel more energized.
11. Increases immunity.
As mentioned earlier, quince is rich in antioxidants. However, other substances, such as vitamins C and E, also stimulate the immune system in various ways. For example, vitamin C helps increase the number of white blood cells, which are the body's main defenders against pathogens, viruses, and bacteria.
12. Helps with diabetes.
High levels of dietary fiber help prevent high blood sugar levels. Unstable sugar levels can adversely affect the health of patients with diabetes. Quince helps to normalize constant blood sugar levels and even lower its levels. This is also possible due to the low glycemic index of the fruit.
13. Promotes the production of red blood cells.
Nutrients from quince's zinc and ferrite can help the body produce more red blood cells. With a higher level of red blood cells, the body compensates for the lack of iron, and at the same time, anemia and the risk of its occurrence disappear. In addition, you will have additional energy, you will gain strength of mind, daily routine tasks will be carried out with unprecedented ease.
14. Improves eye health.
The flavonoids and phyto-nutrients contained in quince fruits successfully fight free radicals that cause eye diseases and destroy their retina. Moreover, quince helps with "night blindness", especially common in adults. By regularly eating this fruit, you can reduce the risk of visual impairment.
In China, boiled quince seeds are used to make jelly, which helps to eliminate eye problems, relieve inflammation of the throat and mucous membranes.
Benefits for Women
15. Useful during pregnancy.
The useful substances that make up quince, in particular potassium, calcium and iron, contribute to the normal development of the fetus. Boiled quince pulp helps fight toxicosis. Ascorbic acid, in addition to the well-known antiviral, immunostimulating properties, is able to accelerate the absorption of iron and stabilize the hematopoietic function. The diuretic property of quince will help pregnant women get rid of edema.
16. Useful for menopause.
Quince is very useful for women during menopause. At this stage of hormonal formation, severe bleeding is possible, which leads to iron deficiency anemia. Thanks to the contained substances and trace elements, quince fruits help stop bleeding, compensate for iron deficiency, strengthen the walls of blood vessels and improve blood circulation.
Skin Benefits
17. Skin protection
The high levels of antioxidants and vitamins found in quince are helpful in maintaining healthy and youthful skin. Antioxidants reverse the damage caused by free radicals, thereby reducing the appearance of wrinkles, fading dark spots on the skin, and helping to protect the skin from UV damage.
Hair Benefits
18. Stimulates hair growth.
Quince contains iron, copper and zinc. These three minerals, along with various other micronutrients, are essential for the production of red blood cells. When red blood cell production is high, blood circulation increases as more oxygen is distributed throughout the body. This increases blood flow to the scalp, which revitalizes the hair follicles and stimulates hair growth.
19. Heals hair.
Using quince fruits as masks and lotions, you can get rid of oily roots, strengthen hair, saturate them with essential vitamins and minerals. Hair will be shiny and smooth, and therefore beautiful and healthy.
Benefits for men
20. Prevention of inflammation of the prostate gland
Quince fruits are recommended for men as a prophylactic. Namely - in inflammatory processes of the prostate gland and bladder. Inflammatory processes can lead to complications and disrupt the function of the male genital organs.
Harm and contraindications
1. Absolutely contraindicated in certain diseases.
Quince is contraindicated in people with pleurisy, enterocolitis, chronic constipation, a tendency to allergies, individual intolerance.
2. Partially contraindicated.
It is very carefully allowed to eat quince with stomach ulcers, high blood clotting and lactation.
3. Causes irritation of mucous membranes.
Raw quince can cause irritation of the intestinal mucosa, sore throat, dysfunction of the vocal cords, coughing and, in some cases, difficulty breathing.
4. Not used with other medicines.
When combined with drugs, quince is worse absorbed by the body.
5. May cause intoxication.
Quince seeds contain substances hazardous to health - nitriles. Under the action of gastric juice, they turn into hydrocyanic acid, which is very dangerous for health. They also contain tamygdalin, which can turn into cyanide and cause toxicity. When adding this fruit to dishes, be sure to remove the seeds. However, a couple of seeds accidentally ingested with food will not cause much harm.
Chemical composition of the product
The nutritional value of quince (100 g) and the percentage of the daily value:
- The nutritional value
- vitamins
- macronutrients
- trace elements
- calories 48 kcal - 3.37%;
- proteins 0.6 g - 0.73%;
- fats 0.5 g - 0.77%;
- carbohydrates 9.6 g - 7.5%;
- dietary fiber - 3.6 g - 18%;
- water - 84 g - 3.28%.
- A 167 mcg - 18.6%;
- With 23 mg - 26.6%;
- E 0.4 mg - 2.7%;
- B1 0.02 mg - 1.3%;
- B2 0.04 mg - 2.2%;
- beta-carotene 0.4 mg - 8%;
- PP 0.2 mg - 1%.
- potassium 144 mg - 5.8%;
- calcium 23 mg - 2.3%;
- magnesium 14 mg - 3.5%;
- sodium 14 mg - 1.1%;
- phosphorus 24 mg - 3%.
- iron 3 mg - 16.7%.
conclusions
Quince is one of the fruits that are rich in nutrients. However, quince can be tricky. If you do not know some of the features of its use and application, you can get the opposite effect.
With the correct use of quince fruits, side effects and the risk of complications can be reduced to zero. Follow all of the above recommendations.
Additional useful information about quince
How to use
1. In cooking.
Quince can be used to make jams, jellies, marmalades and puddings, and, like a pear and an apple, you can take it for a snack or breakfast. Different countries use quince in different ways, often using its juice as a flavoring agent. In some European countries, such as Spain, quince is added to pasta and served as a side dish with cheese. In Morocco, quince fruit is added to meat soups or sun-dried into a dried fruit and eaten sprinkled with cinnamon.
To get the maximum benefit from this fruit, it is recommended to eat it raw. The fruit contains a large amount of ascorbic acid, which is destroyed during heat treatment. In addition, fresh quince contains fiber, which is very useful for restoring intestinal microflora. Fresh quince can be chopped and added to tea instead of lemon.
As mentioned above, in Europe, quince is used to make jelly, marmalade or marshmallow. In this form, the fruit retains many of its nutrients. A sweet dessert will be a tasty and healthy addition to the main course. Quince marshmallow is easy to make at home, as the fruit contains a large amount of pectin, which gels the marshmallow.
For cooking, you need 1 kg of quince and 1 liter of honey. Quince cut into small pieces and remove the seeds from it. Then boil and grate. Add liquid honey to the resulting puree and mix thoroughly. The resulting sweet mass must be boiled over low heat until it lags behind the walls of the pan. Put the finished marshmallow on greased baking sheets and level it so that its layer is about 1 cm. Next, the baking sheets should be put in the oven and the marshmallow should be dried at a low temperature on both sides. Roll up the dried marshmallow.
3. In cosmetology.
You can make masks, lotions, scrubs and much more from quince. External use of quince helps to get rid of oily skin, eliminates oily sheen, tightens pores, cleanses the skin and acts as an antiseptic. A decoction of quince seeds can be used as an emollient for the skin.
Quince oil is also used to heal cracked lips caused by cold. To strengthen hair and dye gray hair, you can use a decoction of quince leaves. To eliminate dandruff, a decoction of quince seeds is rubbed into the scalp. A decoction of the leaves is used to strengthen and color hair with early graying. A decoction of seeds normalizes the sebaceous glands and eliminates dandruff. To nourish aging skin, it is useful to massage with a piece of fresh quince.
How to choose
Quince can be purchased at any fruit store, they sell it in supermarkets. When buying fruit, you need to pay attention to the following:
- Skin color. It should be a uniform yellow color, without the slightest green tint.
- The fruit should have a characteristic pleasant aroma, indicating its ripeness.
- If the quince has marks from impacts or mechanical damage, dents, its shelf life will be significantly reduced.
- Despite the fact that the quince itself is quite hard to the touch, excessive "stone" density is a sign of the immaturity of the fruit.
- When buying, it is better to choose dense and large fruits.
How to store
- It is best to store quince in the refrigerator in a plastic or (preferably) paper bag.
- Staying in the cold improves the taste of this fruit.
- The shelf life of quince in the refrigerator is 4 months.
- It is not recommended to put quince in the refrigerator next to pears, as they speed up the ripening of quince and shorten its shelf life.
- Favorable temperature for quince storage is 0 °С, air humidity is 90%.
- You can cut the quince into pieces and store frozen.
History of occurrence
Mankind has known quince for about four thousand years. It originally grew wild. Until now, quince grows like this in Asia Minor, in the Caucasus, in the mountainous area near Turkey, Iran, and also in the hills of New Zealand.
The name “quince” appeared in an ancient Greek manuscript around 600 BC. According to some historical scientific journals, the ancients called the fruit of the quince the golden apple. In fact, the quince appeared much earlier than the apple, but unfortunately it is less popular due to its sour taste.
Initially, quince, along with mountain ash, pear, apples, belonged to the pear genus. However, there are many differences between these fruits, which led scientists to separate the fruit into a separate genus, the Japanese pear. It included the following types of quince: Chinese, evergreen, chaenomeles. Despite a number of common features, which include hard flesh, a large number of seeds, a specific strong aroma and a stony structure, these plants had numerous differences. Therefore, in 1822, each species of quince was separated into a separate monotypic genus: Japanese (quince) - Henomeles, Chinese - Pseudodocinia, evergreen - Docinia.
Today, quince is cultivated in 40 countries around the world. In addition, fruit-bearing trees can be found in Northern Iran, Latvia, Belarus, Crimea.
How and where is grown
The quince tree is deciduous and quite small. Ripe fruits are yellowish-gold in color, they are a bit like pears in shape and consistency. Quince is native to the Eurasian region including Uzbekistan, Armenia, Turkey, Hungary, Macedonia and other nearby regions. Some researchers believe that when apples were mentioned in ancient history, quince was most likely meant.
Quince is widely used in the food industry in different countries. The height of an adult fruit tree reaches five meters. Quince leaves are similar to apple leaves, inflorescences are large white or pink. The fruits, depending on the variety, are spherical or pear-shaped and yellow, light lemon, dark yellow. The fruit is similar in size to a large apple. The peel of quince is covered with small villi, but as it matures, it becomes smooth. The taste is sweetish, tart, astringent. The pulp is low-juicy, astringent, sweetish, fragrant and rather hard due to the large number of stony cells. The seeds are reddish-brown with a mucous membrane, contain a poisonous substance (amygdalin), which gives the fruit the smell of bitter almonds.
The bark of the quince tree is quite thin and smooth. Leaves ovate or oval. From above they are glossy and dark green, from below they are much lighter and more rough. Quince blooms with single large (4-5 cm) flowers of white or pink color. As a rule, the flowering period falls on May - June, and the fruits ripen by mid-autumn (from September to late October). Quince cultivation is limited by average annual temperatures of +8…9 °C and an absolute minimum of -15 °C.
Quince is cultivated as a fruit, medicinal and ornamental species. Growing trees is not difficult, as quince tolerates drought easily and can grow in any soil. The main requirement for cultivation is sufficient lighting, in the shade the quince blooms weakly and bears fruit poorly, the fruits lose their unique aroma. Prolonged lack of moisture adversely affects the quality of the fruit pulp: it becomes hard. However, an excess of moisture can also impair the taste of quince.
The advantage of quince trees over apple and pear trees is the lack of periodicity in fruiting, that is, the quince harvest can be obtained annually. The tree can bear fruit for several decades in a row without deteriorating the quality of the fruit. Quince is propagated by cuttings, layering, shoots and seeds, and the characteristics of the variety can be preserved only with vegetative propagation.
In the Caucasus, it grows on dry soil, and often grows around overgrown water bodies, forming thickets between coastal grasses. The fruits of cultivated trees reach 2 kg, wild - 60-100 grams. Wild quince bears fruit poorly, with only 2–10 fruits per plant. On the territory of Russia, quince is not widely used. In our country, it grows only in the south of the European part of the country.
- The famous apple of discord, presented by Paris to Aphrodite and which became the root cause of the Trojan War, was nothing more than the fruit of a quince.
- In ancient Greece, this fruit, presented as a gift to a girl, was considered a declaration of love. Quince was revered as a symbol of love and fertility.
- Traditionally, quince fruits were thrown under the wheels of the newlyweds' chariots.
- Bright lemon-yellow color, delicate aroma and similarity of forms led to the common people calling quince the “golden apple”.
- Freckles were removed with quince juice in ancient times.
- In the Czech Republic and Slovakia, quince was used to scent clothes and rooms.
- The word "marmalade" comes from the Portuguese name for quince - marmelo.
- Wild quince grows on the edges of forests and mountain slopes, sometimes rising up to 1400 meters above sea level.
- The weight of the quince fruit can reach 2 kg.
- Avicenna (a medieval Persian scientist) in the Canons of Medical Medicine devoted a whole chapter to the beneficial properties of this wonderful plant.
- In Russia, there is a river called Quince (Penza region).
Quince has a rather peculiar taste, its pulp is dense, therefore, it is not consumed in such quantities as apples or pears.
Answer: You can eat raw quince, thermally processed and use it to make pies, compotes or jams.
Most people just don't know how to eat quince, so they don't really like it. In its raw form, it is best to cut the fruit into slices, and in the form of a dish, baked quince is the most delicious. It is better to use it on an incomplete stomach.
raw quince it is more correct to eat without skin and seeds, cut into slices, you need to choose ripe fruits, and the temperature should not be lower than in the room.
To properly and tasty bake quince, required:
- Wash and wipe the fruit;
- To cut in half;
- Remove seeds;
- Put on a baking sheet and sugar a little;
- Set the baking mode.
After cooking, while the product is still warm, you can taste it. In this form, quince is the most delicious. For a more varied taste, you can add cinnamon or vanilla. Most lovers of this fruit claim that this is the right way to eat quince. In this form, it is easily digested, does not lose useful vitamins, gives strength and energy, improves digestion, helps with bloating and is very pleasant, rich in taste.
An alternative way to use it correctly is boiling. It is boiling, not boiling. It is impossible to cook quince for a long time and at a high temperature, it will lose all its useful qualities, and it will taste like slightly burnt pear porridge. Quince is boiled over medium heat for 20 minutes. After that, it can be consumed in any quantity, it is no longer as heavy for the stomach as raw.
What to eat with quince
They use quince with honey, with other raw fruits, prepare compotes, jams, pies and use as a side dish for the main course. In such a wide variety, you can not only emphasize the dish with the taste of fruit, but also make an excellent addition to it.
Quince is often eaten with roasted duck, it is used instead of or with apples to improve the taste. In the process of cooking, the taste of the duck becomes more intense, and the fruit has a hint of a bird with a smoky aroma. It makes a great combination. If quince is used with apples, then it must first be washed, cleaned and boiled for 15 minutes. Then bake, so it will become much softer, and the apples will not turn into porridge.
Add quince to the cake, this is a great variety of homemade cakes. The cake will taste more like a pear, but the difference is quite noticeable. If the fruit was well washed and peeled, and completely baked during the cooking process, then this is a real delicacy. Unlike a pear, due to its dense structure, quince does not boil so much and does not release as much juice, so the pie is for lovers of not juicy desserts.
Quince jam is boiled for 3 hours, the color is beautiful, amber, the pulp is tender and juicy, and the syrup is thick. Jam will be an excellent delicacy for the whole family and very healthy, especially for children and the elderly.
Japanese quince jam Quince marshmallow is one of the types of sweets for children and adults. It is best to add apples or pears, you need to remove the seeds. Cut into slices and boil until soft, then you can make mashed potatoes. It will be tender, pleasant in taste and stored for a long time.
With what exactly there is a quince is a matter of taste. Some prefer it raw, others pair it with fruit, some like it seasoned with sugar or honey. In many cultures and national dishes, this fruit plays an important role. Based on its structure, it is still better to eat with more saturated foods, otherwise a peculiar aftertaste and thirst for water remain.
Is it possible to eat quince raw
It is in its raw form that quince is most useful, so it is recommended to eat it for healing and improving the condition of the body. To enjoy the fruit, it must be washed well, peeled and cut into pieces. Cut slices must be eaten within 3 hours, otherwise the quality will begin to be lost.
Quince has a high density, it is firm and peculiar in taste, so it is more difficult to eat than apples or pears. You can’t eat quite a lot at a time, it is heavy for the body, it takes a long time to digest. On an empty stomach, it is not recommended to eat it raw, it is better to have something to eat or drink tea half an hour before. So, the digestion process will start in the body and there will be more juice to digest the quince.
Raw quince is used necessarily well washed and cleaned of hairs on its surface. If you give it to small children, but you need to peel and cut into small pieces.
Before eating raw quince, you need to follow simple rules:
- The temperature of the fruit should not be lower than room temperature, but it is better to heat it slightly so that the pulp becomes softer;
- Wash and wipe very well;
- Get rid of all residue on the peel;
- Trim the skin;
- Cut into small narrow slices;
- Eat within three hours.
After eating, it is better to drink something saturated, comp or juice, because the fruit absorbs a lot of liquid. After consumption, it is not recommended to eat for several hours, so that the stomach can digest quince more easily.
People who have strong and good teeth prefer to eat whole quince, biting into pieces. It is worth paying attention to the effect of juices on enamel, so it is better to cut into small pieces. The skin is very dense and can damage the teeth, it has little to no nutrients, and it imparts astringency.
Is it possible to eat heat-treated quince
Quince is thermally processed, this allows you to remove the characteristic bitterness and make it softer, so it is recommended to use the fruit in this way. It is possible and necessary to thermally process quince, but the main thing here is not to overdo it, otherwise the structure will bake and become even denser.
When choosing a thermal processing method, it is worth considering the further purpose of the fruit. If you are going to eat it right away, then the roasting method is best. It doesn't take much time and you don't have to add anything else. Sprinkle with sugar for a sweeter taste.
The second most popular method is to boil, the fruit is cut into 2 or 4 parts and boiled for 25 minutes, the skin can not be removed. This is enough to make the pulp more pleasant, and the vitamins and beneficial properties do not deteriorate.
For the manufacture of pastries, for example, a pie or pies, the skin must be completely removed and it is advisable to boil the product for 5 minutes. After that, baking will be faster and better, and the very taste that gives quince its specialty will be preserved.
When preparing compote, jam or jam, keep in mind that the fruit is not sweet, so add a little more sugar or cook with other fruits. After this type of processing, the density is lower, which is suitable for jam.
Quince is thermally processed not only so that it can be eaten normally, but also to give a more pleasant taste. After heat treatment, eating quince is much more convenient and pleasant, it is not so tart, softer and richer. In this form, it can be eaten three times more than in raw.
According to the survey, after eating heat-treated quince, more than half of the people do not eat it raw, because the difference in taste and quality is noticeable.
Quince
Good afternoon, dear readers! Autumn is coming to an end, and a long and cold winter is ahead. During these winter months, proper nutrition rich in vitamins is very important to maintain immunity.
It is necessary to include as many vegetables and fruits in your diet as possible in order to stay alert, healthy and cheerful. And late autumn gives us the most useful fruit - and this is quince.
The common quince is also called the golden apple. Very correct name! In appearance, this sunny fruit really looks like, and on, and on a lemon.
Very bright and beautiful color. It tastes sour, and the aroma is simply unforgettable!
On a note! In addition to common quince, there is also Japanese quince - henomeles or "northern lemon". According to the chemical composition and their useful and medicinal properties, they are no different.
The main difference is that the Japanese grows on a bush, the fruits are smaller and very hard, but quite edible. But, they are not eaten raw, they are baked or made into jam.
Quince: chemical composition
It is very rich in its chemical composition - vitamins and trace elements. Moreover, and this is very important, all useful substances are almost completely preserved even after heat treatment.
The fruits are found - Vitamins A, E, C, B and PP, as well as iron, copper, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, potassium, tannins, pectin, malic and citric acids, essential oils and dietary fiber.
Quince: calories
The calorie content of fruits is quite low, only 45 kcal per 100 g. product.
Video: Quince - useful properties and proper harvesting
Quince. Photo.
Quince: benefits
Due to its rich chemical composition, quince is endowed with a huge list of useful properties, but I would like to highlight the most important ones.
1. Helps improve digestion and strengthen the intestines. In just a month, she will restore the intestinal microflora after a course of antibiotics.
2. Fights inflammatory processes in the gastrointestinal tract and food poisoning.
4. Helps to raise hemoglobin, lower "bad" cholesterol and normalize blood sugar.
5. Strengthens joints and reduces pain when walking.
6. Helps reduce the duration and frequency of asthma attacks.
7. Promotes a speedy recovery from tuberculosis and acute respiratory diseases.
8. Calms the nervous system, relieves anxiety, and improves sleep.
9. Increases appetite and visual acuity.
10. It will fill your body with a charge of vivacity, energy and positive.
11. It will strengthen the immune system, and its general strengthening properties are much stronger than that of a lemon.
12. The fruits have properties and help fight cancer cells.
13. Fruit quickly removes bad breath.
14. Helps fight diseases and acts as an antipyretic.
15. It is the prevention of heart attacks, atherosclerosis and ischemia.
16. Relieves symptoms of toxicosis and reduces swelling in pregnant women.
Quince for women What is useful quince for a woman's body
Quince juice, tea, decoctions and infusions of leaves and seeds are extremely beneficial for women's health during the period. Rich in vitamins and minerals, it helps stop bleeding and compensate for the lack of iron in the body, and also strengthens blood vessels and improves blood circulation.
On a note! Pre-dry the seeds (pits) of quince, do not grind. Take 10 gr. (one teaspoon), pour a glass of boiling water and let it brew. Tea is made from pieces of fresh quince. Take 3 times a day a week before the onset of menstruation.
Quince in cosmetology
With high antioxidant properties and a rich vitamin composition, it is very beneficial for facial skin. It fights fine wrinkles, age spots and protects the skin from sun exposure.
Quince face masks The benefits of quince for the face
1. To cope with freckles and age spots, it is enough to wipe your face with fresh quince juice.
2. To eliminate, grate the pulp on a fine grater or blender, add the yolk, mix and apply a thin layer on the face with a brush. Wash off after 15 minutes with warm water.
3. For aging and fading skin, a mask of one yolk, a spoonful of honey, a spoonful of olive oil and a spoonful of fresh quince juice is suitable. Mix all the ingredients and apply on a clean face for 15 minutes.
4. For oily skin, an excellent mask that narrows pores and improves color. It is necessary to beat the protein until a strong foam is formed, mix with the pulp of fresh fruits (grate or in a blender) and apply on the face for 10-15 minutes.
5. For aging skin, prepare a lotion from a spoonful of vodka, a spoonful of glycerin and two tablespoons of fresh quince juice. Mix the ingredients and store in the refrigerator. Apply 2 times a day.
The benefits of quince for hair
Due to the presence of zinc, copper and iron and other trace elements in the fruits, it contributes to the healing of hair and scalp, as well as hair growth. By making regular hair masks, you can eliminate oily hair, strengthen hair roots, enrich with vitamins, make them smoother, shiny, healthy and beautiful.
1. An infusion of the leaves is used to strengthen hair. For this you need 100 gr. brew leaves in a liter of boiling water, let it brew for an hour and you can rinse your hair.
2. To eliminate oiliness, rub a warm decoction of the seeds (recipe above) into the roots, wrap your head for an hour with a thick towel, then rinse your hair with warm water. Such a decoction will eliminate oily hair and reduce the manifestations of seborrhea of the scalp.
Can quince be pregnant?
Is quince good for pregnant women? Undoubtedly. During pregnancy, it is especially important for a woman to replenish the body with useful vitamins and minerals. Quince is rich in iron, which allows you to fight. Fresh juice eliminates the symptoms and attacks of nausea, improves mood and appetite.
The easiest way to use the fruit is to brew tea with pieces of fresh quince. Tea turns out to be unusually tasty, fragrant and very healthy.
Quince for children Quince for children, from what age?
Quince is very useful for children's body. But, raw fruits are not recommended! Starting from 11-12 months, you can give baked quince, casserole, juice or compote, tea with quince pieces or marmalade.
