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Capers are flowering buds that sprout on a short growing bush. Some people mistakenly believe that capers are some kind of fruit or belong to a particular variety of berries, but this is not true. Capers are specific, not managed to blossom buds prickly and with a mass of medicinal properties of the shrub, which is called the caper.
This plant is widely used in medicine during the treatment of various diseases and improve the level of metabolism in the body. It can also be used as one of the main ingredients during cooking.
Unblown caper buds are harvested by hand, in the early morning, before they have managed to blossom and acquire a shade of pink and white.After the procedure of collecting the buds of this plant, they are thoroughly washed and left to dry in the open sun, usually for 2-3 hours. After drying, the capers are placed in sterile jars and filled with vinegar, to which olive oil and a small amount of salt is added. Classification of capers before selling them is based on the size of their buds. At the same time, it should be noted that the smaller the bud of the plant, the more it is valued.
What is this plant useful for?
The caper inflorescence contains a small amount of calories (23 calories per 0.1 kg of product). However, in the buds of this plant there is a huge amount of various antioxidants, vitamin complexes and phytonutrients, which strengthen the immune system of the body and have a positive effect on the state of human health in general.
Also in the kidneys of caper contains a substance called rutin. This substance has a beneficial effect on the state of the capillaries and contributes to their strengthening. Also, rutin can lead to normal blood circulation in the capillaries and prevent the formation of blood clots in the vessels.In medicine, rutin is sometimes used during the treatment of such ailments as hemorrhoids or varicose veins.
Due to the fact that in the kidneys of capers contains niacin in large quantities, after they are taken, the amount of LDL cholesterol significantly decreases in the body. In addition, in the buds of this plant are such substances and vitamin complexes as:
- Quercetin.
- Vitamin A.
- Vitamin K.
- Riboflavin.
Due to the fact that capers contain a substance called quercetin, they are able to exert antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic effects on the entire body. It should also be noted that capers is considered a plant that has anti-carcinogenic properties and is a very powerful antioxidant.
In most cases, unblown caper buds are used in alternative medicine to eliminate pronounced rheumatic pains. Also, the salted buds of this plant are widely used to stimulate human appetite, eliminate the feeling of heaviness in the stomach and strong meteorism.
The buds and inflorescences of this plant can be actively used in the treatment of severe burns or small wounds.The use of buds allows in a short time to eliminate internal bleeding, as well as diseases that may arise due to malfunctions of the thyroid gland. It is also actively used during the treatment of various kinds of kidney diseases.
It should be noted that minerals such as Cu, Ca, Na and Fe are found in large quantities in the buds of the capers. Often the kidneys of this plant are used to treat and prevent such a disease as sclerosis or to strengthen the walls of blood vessels. Essential oils in the kidneys of capers have a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin and hair.
Harm caper for health
Despite the fact that a plant called capers is completely safe, in some cases it is still necessary to limit or stop its use.
- First of all, this plant is not recommended for treatment or to be eaten by women who are pregnant.
- Also, caper buds can not be used as the main ingredient for the prevention and treatment of diseases to those people who underwent surgical intervention of varying degrees of complexity.Such a ban is explained by the fact that the capers, after using it, begin to actively thin the blood, and for a person who has undergone surgery with surgery, this is fraught with the appearance of bleeding.
- In addition, to avoid this plant is necessary for people who suffer at different degrees of complexity with gastritis or a stomach ulcer. Due to the fact that the caper contains a large amount of the substance of the routine, it can cause a person to become allergic. After all, as you know, rutin is a very strong allergen. Therefore, it is not recommended for people who are prone to the appearance of strong allergic reactions to use this plant as the main ingredient during cooking or to treat and prevent various kinds of diseases.
How to use: tips
Marinade is the most suitable method that allows long-term storage of capers. However, as an alternative to the marinade, you can use the most common salting. The buds of this plant should be added to different dishes directly at the final stage of their preparation.Due to this, a large amount of vitamin complexes, nutrients and essential oil remains in the capers.
It should not be much abused capers when cooking. Otherwise, if they are consumed excessively, vomiting or bloating may occur. To improve the appetite, you need to eat a few capers 30 minutes before the main meal.
Methods of cooking different dishes using capers
- Caper Sauce. The recipe for making sauce from this plant is quite simple. To do this, take a red sweet pepper, thinly chop it and how to fry in oil together with well chopped or crushed garlic. Then you need to take canned tuna, knead it well and add to roasted peppers. At the final stage of preparation, add well-crushed basil and 1 tablespoon of capers to the pepper and tuna.
- Salad of caper buds. To prepare the salad, you must take one can of tuna and mix it with one well chopped onion. Then, in the resulting mixture, you must add a small amount of well chopped arugula and grated parmesan. At the final stage of preparation, a few spoonfuls of capers, a couple of tablespoons of oil and a few drops of balsamic vinegar are added to the salad.
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