It looks like grass, but it is wheatgrass!! Suffering from a chronic condition and looking for a natural healer, wheatgrass can help. Many of my clients ask me about the benefits of drinking wheatgrass.
Wheatgrass juice is an effective healer because it contains so many minerals your body needs on a daily basis. It contains 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 is one of the best living forms chlorophyll available today. Wheatgrass juice contains up to 70% chlorophyll, which is an important blood builder. Chlorophyll can help neutralizes toxins in the body, purify the liver and improve blood sugar problems.
Wheatgrass speeds up the thyroid gland which will help boost your body’s metabolism and ability to lose weight. It also helps with digestion and gastro issues.
Benefits of Wheatgrass
- Detoxifier for the liver and bloodstream
- Improves digestion
- Restores alkalinity to the blood & builds the blood
- Helps with weight loss
- Increases energy levels
- Acts as an anti-inflammatory
Research shows that wheatgrass freshly juiced within 15 minutes is the best way to receive all of its amazing benefits. I grow my own wheatgrass and you can too.
Growing your own wheatgrass is super easy. Here are the simple steps to grow your own wheatgrass at home.
Instructions on how to grow your own wheatgrass at home.
Step #1 Place wheatgrass in a container of water for 24hrs to soak. Soak overnight.
Step #2 Fill a pot or container half- way with organic potting soil or compost.
Step #3 Place soaked wheatgrass about 1/4″ on top of soil. Flatten wheatgrass into soil with your hands.
Step #4 Place pot in a sunny window. Direct sunlight is best to grow wheatgrass.
Step #5 Keep wheatgrass moist daily with a water sprayer.
By Allison Milano- Stolar, MA
Health Fitness Specialist