Corn is an ancient food. In fact, it was one of the bases of the diet of pre-Columbian civilizations, since it was easy to cultivate and very nutritious. It mainly contains vitamins A, B and E, as well as multiple minerals that promote metabolism and good health in general.
If you would like to incorporate it into your diet but you don’t know how, you can prepare this exquisite corn juice: 100% vegan, natural, nutritious and fresh.
benefits of corn juice
But before moving on to the recipe, you should know why incorporating this food into your diet is a good idea:
– It is rich in antioxidants which, as you well know, are the best antidote against cellular aging.
– It is rich in minerals such as copper, iron, magnesium, zinc and phosphorus.
– Although corn is a carbohydrate, it also has lots of protein. That, added to the aforementioned minerals, makes it a highly recommended food in vegan diets.
– It is rich in soluble and insoluble fiber. That is why it collaborates with digestion and helps, not only to make your body work better, but also to lose weight.
How to make vegan corn juice
Ingredients:
– 6 ears of corn
– 1/2 teaspoon of brown sugar
– 3 cups of cold water
– 1 liter of coconut milk (see recipe below)
Preparation:
Clean the corn well and put it in the blender along with three cups of coconut milk. Once it is well mixed, cook it over low heat, until the mixture thickens. Let it rest for a few minutes and then store it in the fridge for at least an hour.
Once cool, put it back in the blender and add the rest of the ingredients. Add ice and enjoy your fresh corn juice!
Making this vegetable milk is super simple. Peel the coconut until only the white pulp remains. Cut it into small pieces and put it in the blender along with a liter of hot water (before boiling). Beat until well blended and let cool. Then strain the mixture.
Did you like this corn juice recipe? Did you know its benefits?
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