Wheatgrass
Ever wonder what the benefits are of this gorgeously green juice? Read on for more information, tips and recipes that you can use to incorporate wheatgrass into your daily life. You can get your very own wheatgrass at Whole Foods or any other specialty organic health stores. It’s simple to make too. Cut some wheatgrass, toss into the juicer and there you go!
Benefits
- Liquid chlorophyll washes drug deposits from the body.
- Chlorophyll neutralizes toxins in the body.
- Chlorophyll helps purify the liver.
- Chlorophyll improves blood sugar problems.
- Wheatgrass juice is an effective healer because it contains all minerals known to man, and vitamins A, B-complex, C, E, l and K. It is extremely rich in protein, and contains 17 amino acids, the building blocks of protein.
- Wheatgrass juice contains up to 70% chlorophyll, which is an important blood builder. The chlorophyll molecules closely resemble that of the hemin molecule, the pigment which combines with protein to form hemoglobin. The major difference is the chlorophyll molecule contains magnesium as it’s central atom, and the hemin molecule contains iron. The molecular structure of these two substances is almost identical in all other respects.
- Chlorophyll contains enzymes and superoxide dismutase, a copper-containing protein found in mature red blood cells. This enzyme decomposes superoxide radicals in the body into a more manageable form, thereby helping to slow down the aging process.
- Wheatgrass juice is a superior detoxification agent compared to carrot juice.
- The starch of the wheat berry is stored energy which when converted to simpler sugars is a quick energy source. It is especially good for athletes because it is a juice and is assimilated in 20 minutes or less, and uses very little of your body’s nutrients.
- Because 1 ounce of juice equals 2 pounds of produce nutritionally, it naturally shuts off the appestat in the brain.
- Wheatgrass juice improves the digestion.
How to Use
- Wheatgrass juice is an excellent skin cleanser and can be absorbed through the skin for nutrition. Pour green juice over your body in a tub of warm water and soak for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse off with cold water.
- Wheatgrass implants (enemas) are great for healing and detoxifying the colon walls. The implants also heal and cleanse the internal organs. After an enema is evacuated, implant 4 ounces of wheatgrass juice. Retain for 20 minutes.
- Wheatgrass juice improves arthritis. Soak a cotton sock with 6 ounces and For minor eye irritation apply strained wheatgrass juice mixed with half pure water in an eye cup for 15 – 30 seconds.
- Massage 6 ounces into the scalp and cover with shower cap for 15 minutes to Wheatgrass juice held in the mouth for 5 minutes will help eliminate toothaches. It pulls poisons from the gums.
- Drink wheatgrass juice for skin problems such as eczema or psoriasis.
Wheatgrass juice helps to keep the hair from graying.
Properties of Wheatgrass
- Wheatgrass can grow to useable lengths in just a few weeks, right in your own home.
- Wheatgrass is gluten-free because it’s cut before the grain forms.
In a perfect world, you have enough time in the day to make a shot of wheatgrass, luckily, you can blend and make a fresh batch with fresh grass and freeze it. Now you’ll have enough for about 7 shots.
Happiness
Michelle G xxo