Wheatgrass juice is a complete food that can be taken orally with no toxic side effects. It is an important nutritional supplement as it contains in a bioavailable form most of the vitamins, minerals, enzymes and amino acids needed for human maintenance. On an empty stomach, wheatgrass juice is assimilated into the blood in about 20 minutes, and the vitality lasts throughout the day.
To get the most benefit from vitamins and minerals, a person’s total intake should come in a form that is as close to a natural state as possible. Unfortunately many of the fruit and vegetables we buy today are nutrient deficient and although vitamin supplements have their place, they have been processed in a laboratory and may have sat on shelves for months before they are ingested, obviously nowhere near as powerful as “live” food.
Wheatgrass juice is an abundant source of B vitamins and includes vitamins C, E, and carotene. These vitamins work to successfully destroy free radicals that can lead to the degeneration of the immune system, and the body as a whole.
Wheatgrass juice also contains at least 20 amino acids, as well as various minerals and enzymes. There are over 90 minerals which are needed to maintain good metabolism. Some of these alkaline minerals found in wheatgrass are calcium, magnesium potassium and iron.
Enzymes are important active ingredients in wheatgrass juice. They are the life force of our foods and are required to carry our many important biological and chemical functions within the body. Some of these enzymes are:
• Protease assists in protein digestion
• Cytochrome Oxidase an anti oxidant
• Attylase facilitates starch digestion
• Libase a fat splitting enzyme
• Transhydrogenase keeps heart muscle toned
• Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) found in all body cells and is known for its ability to lessen the effect of radiation and slow cellular aging
Wheatgrass contains all of the nutritional values one can expect form organic foods. Wheatgrass includes the right mix of minerals and 30 mL of juiced wheatgrass is claimed to be nutritionally equivalent to a kilo of whole leafy vegestables. This green liquid extracted from sprouted grain is high in vitamin A, B, C and E as well as many amino acids such as lysine, tryptophane and phenylalanine. Wheatgrass is 70% chlorophyll which is high in oxygen, this benefits the brain and body tissue which function at an optimal level in highly oxygenated environments.
Bursting with flavour Wheatgrass is as pure as natural foods are intended to be. Wheatgrass is quite literally full of life. It contains no cholesterol and is the perfect weight-loss and a natural body purifier. Wheatgrass helps detox the body with a high chlorophyll element, and the Enzymes contained in wheatgrass aid in the digestion and assimilation of nutrients, and contribute to the bodies life force. A raw food diet is one of the best ways to detox your body.
Wheatgrass helps build your immune system. It contains antioxidants to protect from radiation and toxic chemicals. The antioxidants in wheatgrass also helps to rebuild, cleanse and heal the body.
WHEATGRASS JUICE IN PREGNANCY
Start with one teaspoon of wheatgrass juice in some water and work up to what feels comfortable. This will be a good supplement because it contains almost every element needed for nourishment.
WHEATGRASS JUICE AND BABIES
For babies one year and older, start out by putting one teaspoon of wheatgrass juice in spring water. Gradually increase.
A POWERFULL INTERNAL CLEANSER
Drink wheatgrass one hour before meals and two hours after meals Wheatgrass juice is a powerful cleanser and may cause nausea, thus starting an immediate reaction with toxins and mucus in the stomach.
HOW TO USE WHEATGRASS TO REMOVE TOXIC METALS FROM CHILDREN
Lead, cadmium, mercury, aluminum and excessive copper (we need a small amount of copper) can be successfully lowered with small amounts of whealgrass juice, increased gradually.
Start out with one ounce daily in a small amount of water, or apple juice and water, or lime and water, or lemon and water.
Wheatgrass will also bring up the level of calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, sulphur, etc. in the child.
