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15 Reasons to Use Wheatgrass

Raw Chef Helen Castillo — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 19:42:24 +0000

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?

Raw Chef Helen Castillo — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 16:28:50 +0000

No 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

Raw Chef Helen Castillo — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 08:38:45 +0000

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…! |||

Raw Chef Helen Castillo — Sat, 01 Jan 2000 05:00:51 +0000

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