Discover the Many Health Benefits of Chicha

Some of the many health benefits of Chicha Morada are covered in this article. If you want an antioxidant drink that can boost your immune system, Chicha is a great choice. The bonus here is that boosting your immune system also helps to manage stress levels.

Chicha is a Peruvian soft drink, which is prepared by boiling water with purple corn, pineapple, green apples, cinnamon, cloves, and sweetened with sugar and lime juice. Peruvian Chicha has many nutritional benefits. Due to high concentrations of the corn’s natural purple pigments, known as anthocyanins, This drink is an antioxidant powerhouse. Purple corn is said to have more antioxidants value than blueberries.  Learn why this traditional Peruvian Chicha is more than just a great antioxidant.

Some Health Benefits of Chicha Morada

• Protects cells from damage by free radicals
• Detoxifies
• Acts as a powerful anti-inflammatory
• Lowers blood pressure
• Promotes tissue regeneration/healing
• Prevents cardiovascular disease
• Delays/slows degenerative processes
• Has an anti-aging effect on the skin
• Increases blood flow
• Has a diuretic effect

Ingredients

1 (15 ounce) bag of dried purple corn
12 cups of water
3 cinnamon sticks
1 tablespoon of whole cloves
1 whole pineapple, diced (peel reserved)
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup lime juice
1 green apple, peeled and diced

Preparation Directions

1. Add the corn, water, cinnamon sticks, cloves and half of the pineapple peels into a large pot. Heat over high heat until the mixture reaches a boil.
2. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 45 minutes.
3. Remove the Chicha from the heat and pour in the sugar and fresh lime juice.
4. Place a strainer atop a large bowl and pour mixture through it, catching the large corn ears, pulp and pineapple.
5. Refrigerate until cold. To serve, add ice, and a small handful of diced pineapple and apple to each glass; add your drink and serve immediately.