Wheatgrass is the young grass of the wheat plant. Many people grow their own wheatgrass at home by putting wheat seeds in water and then harvesting the leaves.
It is an excellent source of chlorophyll, and very rich in vitamin E. It is said to have an alkalizing effect on the body.Wheatgrass is a natural source of vitamins and minerals (a few of which are antioxidants) including:
*Vitamins A, E, and B-12
*Calcium
*Selenium
*Magnesium
*Iron
According to experts, A daily drink of 1oz (about 30ml) of wheatgrass is recommended to start with, increasing to 2oz (60ml) after a couple of weeks as long as it makes you feel good.
The health benefits of drinking wheatgrass Juice1.Help clean and build the blood
2.Improve immunity, increasing the bodies ability to fight off diseases
3.Help the body rejuvenate
4.Help cure diseases such as anemia
5.Help the body fight cancer, and destroy cancerous growths
6.Help stabilize blood sugar
7.Help detoxify the body
1 cup freshly cut wheatgrass
2-3 cups water
1/2 lemon
Mix wheatgrass and water in blender. The pulp will float to the top. Strain this juice and add some fresh lemon juice. Lemon gives a fresh, tangy flavor to the juice. Drink this economical and no-fuss juice immediately to enjoy the best benefits.
2.Wheatgrass with Apple Juice
2 apples
2 stems of celery
half a lemon
3 bunches of wheatgrass - enough to make 2oz (60ml)of wheatgrass juice.
Wash the fruit and vegetables. Core the apples, and peel the lemon. Mix everything in juicer and blend them together.
3 oranges
1 tsp. grated ginger
30 ml wheatgrass juice
Wash the fruit and vegetables. Peel and deseed oranges and mix everything in juicer and blend them together.
4.Weatgrass with Carrot Juice
3 carrots
2 apples
30 ml wheatgrass juice
Ginger (optional)
Wash the fruit and vegetables. Peel and cut carrots and apple in chunks. Mix everything in juicer and blend them together.
5.Wheatgrass with Beetroot
3 carrots
1/2 beetroot
2 celery sticks
1/2 lemon
30ml wheatgrass juice
Wash the fruit and vegetables. Peel and cut beetroot in chunks. Mix beetroot chinks, celery, wheatgrass, parsley in juicer and blend them together. Squeeze lemon juice in the juice. This juice will work as cleansing Juice.
6.Wheatgrass with Mint flavor
Base of orange or apple juice
Small handful of fresh mint
30 ml wheatgrass juice
Mix everything together and enjoy mint flavor with healthy juice.
30mls wheatgrass
Watermelon (enough for 1 glass)
Cut watermelon into chunks and mix with wheatgrass in blender. A great refreshing summer combination that disguises the taste of wheat grass.
8.Wheatgrass with Pineapple
30mls wheatgrass
¼ medium pineapple
1 handful fresh mint leaves
Cut fruit into chunks and mix everything together. Can be served with ice.
1/2 shot of wheatgrass
2 medium pears
4 ounces filtered water
Mix everything together in blender.
10.Wheatgrass with Cucumber
2 oz. fresh wheatgrass
3 stalks of celery
2 medium-sized cucumbers
fresh parsley (1/2 cup) and
a few fresh spinach leaves
Wash and Cut all the vegetables into small bits. Place in juicer, add required amount of water and blend well.
