Rejuvelac, the drink that rejuvenates you

It is important to incorporate fermented foods into the diet. They’re a source of probiotic bacteriawho take care of our intestinal health.

In this article we will talk about one of the most popular ferments of raw food, the rejuvelac. It is a drink, although in addition to being taken as such it can have many uses in the kitchen. As its name indicates, it has the quality of rejuvenateas it is rich in enzymes that greatly facilitate the digestive process.

What is rejuvelac?

Rejuvelac is a fermented drink. The original recipe is made from sprouted wheat grains soaked in water for a certain time, which makes them ferment in the water. Apart from wheat grains, we can use any seed or grain.

We especially recommend the quinoa rejuvelacsince from our point of view it is the ingredient with which the best results are obtained.

Due to its short life, rejuvelac cannot be bought, because it is not found in stores. The only way to get it is preparing it with our own hands at home.

The benefits of drinking this enzymatic water

In addition to help digest food Thanks to its high enzyme content, Rejuvelac also maintains the clean colon and healthy, as it stimulates the growth of beneficial bacteria for the intestine, such as lactobacilli; this prevents the growth of harmful bacteria and promotes the elimination of toxins.

At the same time, rejuvelac produces and provides lactic acid, group B vitamins and other beneficial ones such as E and K. It also strengthens the immune system and, if we have given antibiotics to the body, it is ideal for regenerate the flora and reduce inflammation of the digestive system.

how to take

First of all, we can take rejuvelac as it is, drunk as if it were water. You can drink it on an empty stomach or at any time of the day. In fact, it is a magnificent ally to relieve annoying symptoms after a large and heavy meal.

However, if you don’t feel like drinking it neat, the possibilities are endless. For example, as simple as add a few drops of lemon. It will taste totally different and more refreshing.

We can also crush it with the fruit that we fancy and prepare an excellent energy shake. A good example of this would be the rejuvelac shake with pear: it is spectacular. Additionally, if you want you can add a natural sweetener.

Prepare it carefully

Regarding the preparation process, it must be taken into account that the glass vials that we use must be sterilized, since we are working with life in bacteria format and we must avoid contamination. Likewise, we recommend carrying out the fermentation process in a place with clean air, and it is even ideal to cover the jar with a cloth.

The temperature affects the fermentation process. If it is very high, you can get a very powerful rejuvelac. If it’s low, you may need to leave it longer.

3 applications of rejuvelac

In addition to drunk rejuvelac can be used as ingredient of other recipes.

1. Enzyme soups

We can use rejuvelac to make a live soup with different vegetables. One of the best-known soups made with rejuvelac is Ann Wigmore’s energy soup, one of the great diffusers of this enzyme drink. This soup consists of blending the rejuvelac with seaweed, sprouts, green leaves and apple.

2. The best ferment for vegan cheeses

Furthermore, the most incredible thing is that with this same liquid we can ferment nuts such as cashew nuts, and prepare exquisite cheeses or vegetable yogurts in this way.

3. A good cosmetic for your skin

In addition to being taken neat or used in the kitchen, rejuvelac is also a good cosmetic. It can be applied to the skin and hair. owns a toning and moisturizing effect.