The benefits and harms of fermented baked milk for adults and children - the most complete overview of the product’s properties

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Ryazhenka is a flavored fermented milk drink. It is made from milk and sourdough (sometimes cream is added). This product has a delicate, slightly sweet taste. But fermented baked milk is known not only for its taste, it is also a healthy product that contains probiotics and prebiotics. These substances have a positive effect on the immune system, stimulate digestion, improve the condition of the skin and are responsible for the biosynthesis of vitamins.

Ryazhenka is a product that is almost certainly present in the diet of every athlete. Fermented milk drink normalizes the functioning of many organs, which leads to excellent health and increased performance.

But like all other products, in some situations fermented baked milk can cause harm to health. Who can drink fermented baked milk, and who should refrain from drinking it? What is the role of this fermented milk product in sports nutrition? What is the chemical composition of the drink? Let's find out!

What it is

Ryazhenka is one of the most common fermented milk products. It is made from baked cow's milk, to which a starter is added: Bulgarian bacillus, thermophilic streptococci.

The finished drink has a creamy hue and a taste reminiscent of kefir, but with caramel notes.

Most often this product is compared with kefir, Varents and yogurt.

What is healthier – fermented baked milk or kefir

These drinks are similar in composition and equally healthy. And they differ, first of all, in the method of preparation: kefir is made from whole milk and special kefir grains. It has higher acidity and takes longer to digest, but fermented baked milk contains more calories.

You should choose it if you have high stomach acidity; kefir is more suitable for your diet.

Difference from Varenets

Varenets is also similar to fermented baked milk. There are slight differences in the ripening process and traditional fermentation: sour sour cream was always used to prepare fermented baked milk at home, and cream was always used for Varenets.

In addition, fermented baked milk is higher in calories and has a sweetish taste of milk.

Diets based on fermented baked milk

The multivariate calorie content of the drink, the ability to gently cleanse the body, and satisfy the feeling of hunger will allow it to occupy its rightful place in dietary nutrition. Many users recommend a special diet based on fermented baked milk. It consists of reducing the amount of food in combination with taking a drink of 200-250 ml 5 times daily.

Diets based on fermented baked milk

This diet should be followed for several days. This will minimize the amount of calories consumed and at the same time protect the stomach from irritation and actively remove toxins. Another option is to organize fasting days, when only 2 liters of drink are drunk 1-2 times a week.

This volume is divided into 6 equal parts for administration at equal hourly intervals. Along with fermented baked milk, it is allowed to drink unsweetened tea (green), fruit, and still mineral water. A month of such variety in the diet allows you to get rid of 2-3 kg of excess weight.

If you need a longer diet, you can use the following special menu for weight loss:

1. Breakfast: oatmeal with apples, kiwi + low-fat fermented baked milk (100ml).
2. Lunch: fruit salad, seasoned with fresh low-calorie fermented baked milk.
3. Dinner: vegetable salad + boiled poultry (100 g each).
4. Before bed: warm fermented baked milk (100 ml).

Chemical composition and calorie content

Its composition will help us understand the beneficial properties of fermented baked milk. It includes:

• vitamins A, C, E, D;
• B vitamins;
• phosphorus;
• iron;
• calcium;
• magnesium;
• organic acids;
• amino acids.

The calorie content of the drink depends on the fat content of the milk used for its production.

A product with 1% fat content has about 40 kcal per 100 ml.

With a fat content of 4%, this figure will be 65-70 kcal.

The most high-calorie drink is a six percent drink, it contains 85-90 kcal.

For children

Doctors recommend introducing fermented milk products into the diet of babies from 9 months of age. In this case, fermented baked milk should be purchased from a specialized dairy kitchen. The product prepares children's digestion for adult food, enriching it with essential substances and normalizing intestinal microflora. New food is introduced in small portions with a total dose of 100 ml per day if the child is 1 year old. The drink, rich in phosphorus, strengthens muscle tissue, bones, the respiratory system, and the general immunity of the child’s body.

Beneficial features

Ryazhenka contains not only probiotics, but also prebiotics - substances that promote the proliferation of beneficial microflora in the intestines. Therefore, the drink provides the body with beneficial lactic acid bacteria and also helps them survive in the gastrointestinal tract.

With regular consumption of food rich in “good bacteria”, the number of harmful microorganisms in the intestine decreases, its motility improves - which means constipation goes away and digestion improves.

Fun fact: Probiotics not only help with digestion, but also improve brain activity and the central nervous system. Ryazhenka is recommended for older people to prevent the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

It affects your well-being in the following ways:

• improves metabolism;
• dulls the feeling of hunger;
• improves the condition of the gastrointestinal tract;
• normalizes blood pressure;
• strengthens the heart muscle;
• fights constipation;
• reduces cholesterol levels;
• strengthens the immune system;
• helps build muscle;
• removes toxins from the body;
• makes bones stronger.

Its healing effect for certain diseases is recognized not only by folk medicine, but also by official medicine.

For diabetes

Ryazhenka has a low glycemic index (about 30 units) and does not cause glucose spikes, so even diabetics can consume it - just choose a drink with low fat content.

For constipation

If you suffer from constipation, I advise you to eat this fermented milk product daily, because one of its main effects is a laxative. Ryazhenka will speed up the cleansing of the stomach, restore the microflora, and you will no longer experience discomfort.

To keep my body working like a clock, I prefer to make a quick and healthy fermented milk breakfast. It is enough to add a couple of tablespoons of bran to the fermented baked milk, as well as fresh plums or figs, cut into small slices. In winter, they can be replaced with steamed dried fruits.

For hypertension

High blood pressure is familiar to many. To solve this problem, you cannot do without tests and drug treatment, but natural fermented baked milk can also come in handy.

Alone, of course, it will not relieve bad health. However, regularly drinking this drink in the morning on an empty stomach will have a beneficial effect on the body and allow you to quickly stabilize your blood pressure.

Benefits for men and women

Like other fermented milk products, fermented baked milk is useful for everyone, because it strengthens bone tissue, improves skin condition, and gives strength and shine to hair. People who exercise regularly can increase muscle mass with its help.

Thanks to regular consumption of the drink, women can better cope with the onset of menopause - it reduces swelling, normalizes digestion, and helps to avoid gaining excess weight.

The product is often used in home cosmetology - it is used to care for oily facial skin, and is also added to hair masks to give it shine and additional volume.

Ryazhenka improves the condition of the cardiovascular system – the Achilles heel of many men. Together with a healthy lifestyle, it reduces the level of bad cholesterol, reduces the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke and heart attack.

If after a feast a man suffers from a hangover, then a glass of sour milk will help him feel better, as it will quickly remove toxins from the body.

Interesting fact: one mug of fermented baked milk contains almost 25% of the daily requirement of calcium, which means it ensures healthy growth of children and protects adults from osteoporosis and atherosclerosis.

Benefits during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Ryazhenka helps with constipation, which often affects women while they are expecting, and also reduces toxicosis in the early stages and improves immunity.

Magnesium and iron contribute to the healthy development of the fetus, normalize the blood pressure of the expectant mother, and prevent the development of anemia.

Calcium reduces the risk of miscarriage.

Within a couple of weeks after giving birth, fermented baked milk can be returned to the diet if there are no individual contraindications for this. The drink will replenish the deficiency of vitamins and microelements, and balance the intestinal microflora.

Pediatricians recommend drinking it an hour before feeding. After giving birth, it is better to start with small portions. If the baby does not have an allergy or other negative reaction to breast milk, the daily portion can be increased to 300-400 ml.

Results

So, fermented baked milk gives strength and energy, improves the functioning of the digestive and immune systems, and has a beneficial effect on the skin, nails and hair. The product is especially useful for people who play sports, as the vitamins and minerals in the drink help replenish lost energy after intense workouts. In addition, fermented baked milk makes muscles elastic and promotes their growth.

If you consume fermented milk product wisely, there will be no negative consequences for the body: only a positive effect.

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Benefits for weight loss

Ryazhenka can be used as one of the main products for fasting days. If you think that cleansing will not harm your body, then build your menu on small portions of vegetables and fish, and also add 3-5 glasses of fermented baked milk per day. Try to choose a drink with low fat content.

Personally, I prefer gradual weight loss, which is gentler on the body than intense fasting. Just drink a glass of sour milk as a snack, or instead of a heavy dinner. This will speed up metabolism, remove toxins, and the energy value of fermented baked milk will help satisfy hunger.

Important! Low-fat dairy products do not guarantee weight loss benefits. Manufacturers often add sugar to improve the taste. Therefore, pay special attention to the composition of the drink or make it yourself, choosing natural ingredients.

Contraindications for use

The benefits to the body from fermented baked milk significantly outweigh the threat of harm to it. However, here too the other side of its advantages should be taken into account. This applies to individual intolerance to lactose and milk protein. You should avoid consuming fermented baked milk with a fat content of more than 2.5% if you are obese or need to lose weight.

Contraindications for use

The presence of lactic acid in the product, along with stimulating digestion, can cause negative effects.

This is about:

• intolerance/allergic reaction to dairy products;
• increased acidity;
• peptic ulcers of the stomach, duodenum.

There is a need to avoid consuming fermented baked milk in combination with foods that have a high level of protein (meat, eggs, fish). The best option is to combine the drink with vegetables, fruits, and yeast-free grain bread.

How to cook at home

We don't always have time to make our own sour milk. But I still advise you to try making fermented baked milk at home at least once to make sure that its taste and healing properties will be significantly superior to the store-bought drink.

It can be prepared in two ways.

In the oven

You will need 2 liters of fresh village milk and 2 tablespoons of full-fat sour cream.

1. Pour the milk into an enamel bowl and bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat and simmer the liquid for 15 minutes.
3. The milk should take on a beige tint.
4. Remove it from the heat, pour it into a ceramic or earthenware bowl, and place it in the oven preheated to 180 degrees for one and a half to two hours.
5. During this time, a light brown film should form on the milk.
6. Remove it from the oven and cool to 40 degrees.
7. Add sour cream.
8. Mix thoroughly.
9. For the starter to start working, cover the container with a blanket and leave it in a warm place.

If you did everything correctly, then in 10 hours the drink will be ready.

In a slow cooker

A modern multicooker reduces the cooking time for fermented baked milk and simplifies this process.

1. Pour milk into the machine’s container, select the “milk porridge” or “simmering” mode for 3 hours.
2. Remove the container with liquid from the multicooker, cool to 40 degrees and add sour cream at the rate of 1 tablespoon per 1 liter of milk.
3. Close tightly and leave for 8 hours.

I am attaching a video that quickly and clearly explains the process of preparing fermented baked milk in a slow cooker.

Application in home cosmetology

The properties of the product are actively used in beauty recipes. It has a beneficial effect on skin and hair even when used internally. It has an even more noticeable effect if applied externally.

Face masks

Products based on the product help smooth out facial skin, remove the first wrinkles, even out skin tone and refresh the face. For example, the following moisturizing mask is suitable for all skin types:

• 50 g of fermented milk product is mixed with a large spoon of ground oatmeal;
• add 2 drops of lemon essential oil;
• spread over clean skin with massage movements and leave for a quarter of an hour.

When used twice a week, the mask will noticeably rejuvenate your facial skin and give it a healthy glow.

Facial scrub with fermented baked milk

To remove blackheads and make your skin smoother and softer, the product can be mixed with fine sea salt and massaged into your face with a homemade scrub for a few minutes. The product will cleanse the skin and remove dead skin particles from it. It is optimal to use the mask every 3 days, then the effect will be stable.

Ryazhenka for beauty and health of hair

When applied to the scalp, fermented baked milk deeply nourishes the hair roots, returning strength and volume to the curls.

1. At home, you can apply simple heated fermented baked milk to your hair twice a week and keep it for half an hour, wrapping your hair in cling film and a towel. After this, you will need to wash your hair thoroughly with warm water.
2. You can also make a useful mask for increasing hair volume from 1 cup of fermented milk product, a large spoon of burdock oil and 1 egg yolk. The mixture is distributed over the hair and kept under film for 40 minutes, and then washed off using light shampoo.

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Body peeling with fermented baked milk and coffee

A useful product will help soften the skin not only on the face, but throughout the body. The cleansing and nourishing product is prepared as follows: 1 large spoon of freshly ground coffee is mixed with 2 large spoons of fermented baked milk, and then distributed over problem areas of the body and left for 10 minutes.

Wash off the peeling with warm water without using hygiene products; it is recommended to carry out the procedure twice a week.

Bath with fermented baked milk

To improve the condition of the skin, make it soft and velvety, you can add 1 liter of low-fat fermented baked milk to a warm bath. They take such a bath for a quarter of an hour, after which they rinse in the shower.