About Wheatgrass
Wheatgrass is a green super-food that is probably the most valuable source of natural nutrients on
earth. It contains vitamins A, B, C, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium,
sulfur, cobalt, zinc, living enzymes, and protein in the form of amino acids. The solid portion of
wheatgrass juice is 70% chlorophyll, which is often referred to as the blood of the plant and
closely resembles the molecules of human red blood cells. Chlorophyll is known to produce an
unfavorable environment for bacterial growth in the body and is therefore effective in increasing
the body’s resistance to illness.
Wheatgrass juice is part of the “raw foods” diet as first promoted by Dr. Ann Wigmore. Ideally,
it should be incorporated into a diet consisting of sprouted seeds and beans, raw fruits and
vegetables, as well as fermented foods such as raw sauerkraut and Rejuvelac (a sprouted wheat
drink).
Wheatgrass juice can:
• Cleanse the bloodstream of toxins
• Build healthy blood as it increases hemoglobin levels
• Improve circulation
• Help reduce high blood pressure
• Alleviate anemia by providing iron
• Promote healthy gums and skin
• Aid digestion
• Curb appetite
• Reduce cravings for addictive substances
• Increase energy
• Wheatgrass pulp soaked in wheatgrass juice can be applied to the skin as a poultice
How to Drink Wheatgrass Juice
Try 1 ounce of wheatgrass juice per day for the first week. It is best to drink the juice in the
morning on an empty stomach and wait at least 20 minutes before eating. Over time the amount
can gradually be increased to 2 to 3 ounces per day as a healthy supplement. If you are on a
cleansing diet, you can drink as much as 4 to 6 ounces per day. For best results, drink wheatgrass
juice twice a day, for example, 2 ounces in the morning and 2 ounces later in the afternoon. This
is better than trying to drink a large amount all at once.
Wheatgrass juice can be mixed with other vegetable juices such as carrot, celery, or parsley, but it
does not combine well with fruit juices. In general, it is digested more quickly if you just drink it
straight.
For more information, visit Perfect Foods online at:
www.800wheatgrass.com
Note: The information regarding wheatgrass is not intended to be medical advice. Wheatgrass
does not "cure" anything; it simply provides the body with proper nourishment, which supports
healing. If you are ill, please see your doctor.
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