November 2012

Wheatgrass is one of the best sources of chlorophyll. Chlorophyll delivers fresh oxygen throughout the body creating a highly-oxygenated environment where the brain and body tissues can function at optimal level. Chlorophyll helps increase the number of red blood cells in our blood and can address anemia, improve vitality and increase vigor. Chlorophyll also has great anti-bacterial action both inside and outside the body. The health benefits from chlorophyll are quite numerous; among them is its ability to neutralize toxins in the body, to purify the liver, and to improve blood sugar problems.

Wheatgrass juice is high in alkalinity. This cancels out the acidity in our bodies alleviating ailments such as ulcers, acid reflux, and other stomach pains.

Wheatgrass contains cancer-fighting components. It contains abscisic acid, P4D1 and superoxide dismutase that have anti-aging effects, rebuild damage DNA, and have antioxidant activities to protect cells from free radicals, infections, poisons, and radiation.

Aside from these, wheatgrass is also known to help prevent tooth decay, to resolve acne problems, to treat skin problems like eczema and psoriasis, and to keep hair from graying. It is a body cleanser, a body rebuilder, and a neutralizer of toxins.

If you would like to try wheatgrass and experience first-hand its health benefits, wheatgrass is available in various forms:

Fresh Juice. If you have a green thumb, you can grow wheatgrass in your own home. Wheatgrass juice should be consumed within 30 minutes of juicing to fully benefit from the live enzymes. You may also frequent local stores such as Mondo Juice, Fruit Magic and even Shopwise for their freshly squeezed wheatgrass.

Tablets & Capsules. Although lacking in live enzymes, they still pretty much maintain most of the nutrients of wheatgrass.

Powdered Mix. In powdered form, wheatgrass loses its live enzymes but can still provide a refreshing and nutritious drink when mixed with water or other juices. Easy Pha-Max Wheatgrass, INS Wheatgrass Powder, and Wheatgrass Max are sold in handy sachets in local stores.

Frozen Juice. Some of the live enzymes are maintained although this form is not easily available in stores. Some Mondo Juice outlets also offer frozen wheatgrass which can be thawed when ready to be drunk.

Of course, for you to fully benefit from drinking wheatgrass juice, you must eliminate those that contribute to ill-health such as smoking, drug use, and sedentary habits. Do avoid high fat and high protein foods as well. Drinking an ounce of wheatgrass a day would surely improve your overall physical well-being.