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15 Reasons to Use Wheatgrass
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Wheatgrass juice is one of the best sources of living chlorophyll available. - By ingesting wheatgrass juice, one may feel a difference in strength, endurance, health, and spirituality, and experience a sense of well-being.
- Wheatgrass is one of the richest, natural sources of Vitamin A and Vitamin C. It is also an excellent source of calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, sulfur, cobalt, zinc, and protein.
- It neutralizes harmful, inorganic molecules. Fruits and vegetables contaminated by chemical sprays can be cleansed with wheatgrass placed in the water.
- Wheat grass juice helps to reduce high-blood pressure as it helps to reduce toxins from the body and gives the blood iron, which helps circulation.
- To overcome dandruff, rub the juice into the scalp, let it sit for a few minutes, shampoo, then rinse.
- It helps build a clean bloodstream and aids in proper digestion.
- As a mouthwash, it draws out toxins from the teeth and gums.
- Tap water can be purified by placing a bundle of wheatgrass in it.
- Drinking wheatgrass juice can remove heavy metals from the body.
- Gargle with it to heal a sore throat.
- Wheatgrass juice acts as a detergent in the body and is used as a body deodorant.
- It disinfects and cleans out bacteria and viruses.
- Keep a tray of wheatgrass in your home to overcome radiation from the television and computer screens, decrease pollution, and eliminate odors.
- It’s an excellent skin cleanser and beautifier, and aids in skin problems such as eczema or psoriasis.
More Wheatgrass… please?
Posted by: | CommentsNo raw food kitchen is complete without wheatgrass. Here's where my friend and classmate, Alissa, comes in. It was her turn to teach a class and she chose to talk about the benefits of consuming this powerful antidote. A former scientist (really!), Alissa, captivated us with scientific data and samples of plain shots and palatable smoothies.
Green Smoothie Recipe
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It's the first day of Spring, and it's time for renewal. So, here's a green smoothie that will satiate your raw palate!
Green Smoothie
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients
1 bunch of kale
1 bunch of spinach
1 head of romaine lettuce
3 ribs of celery
1 cucumber, peeled and seeded
3 green apples, cored
1" piece of ginger, peeled
¼ cup lemon juice
1 ripe avocado, peeled and seeded
1 oz. of wheatgrass juice (Optional)
Preparation Method
- In a high-speed blender, mix kale, spinach, Romaine lettuce, celery, cucumber, apples, ginger, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Add avocado and wheatgrass juice and pulse until smooth and creamy.
- Pour into a tall drinking glass and serve immediately. Mm, hmmm…! |||
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