now im no health guru. im not fitspo. im not personal trainer. im not nutritionist. BUT! i am alllll for doing simple things to make my lifestyle healthier. except i HATE greens. i hate salad, celery, lettuce, spinach, peas, if its green i cant stand it. except green beans. i actually love those guys. anyway....lately i have been taking a shot of wheat grass after every workout i do. its not even that bad! ...ok its kinda bad...to me i guess cause i hate greens but if i of all people can stand it im sure you can too. so anyway! wheat grass! here is why i take it!
1. Wheatgrass is an energizer for mind and body. The vitality obtained
from wheatgrass juice is remarkable. Two ounces of fresh juice, drunk
immediately after juicing, equals three pounds of organic vegetables in
vitamins and minerals, or the equivalent of two cups of coffee. You'll
feel refreshed and energized throughout the day.
2. It's nutritious. Wheatgrass juice contains 90 out of 102 vitamins,
minerals, and nutrients, including vitamins A, B (niacin, riboflavin,
thiamine), C, E and K, as well as choline, calcium, chlorine, iron,
magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, sulphur, cobalt and zinc, not
to mention twenty amino acids. It is a whole meal and a complete protein
with about thirty enzymes and is approximately 70% crude chlorophyll.
Humans can easily digest chlorophyll, and dark green plants are an
excellent source of lutein, essential in eye health. While wheatgrass
contains small amounts of B vitamins, the overall nutritional value does
great things for your body. It's rich in folic acid, which is important
for women, especially women of childbearing age.
3. Wheatgrass builds the blood. Because chlorophyll is nearly identical
to the hemoglobin in red blood cells, wheatgrass juice has been proven
to build red blood cells quickly after ingestion. It also speeds up
blood circulation, cleanses the blood of wastes, lowers high blood
pressure and stimulates healthy tissue cell growth.
4. Wheatgrass cleanses the body, according to Dr. Ann Wigmore (THE
WHEATGRASS BOOK) and Dr. Bernard Jensen (FOODS THAT HEAL). Wheatgrass
juice will drain the lymph system, which carries away many toxins from
body cells. When an imbalance exists--sore tendons and joints,
degenerative disease, etc--there is a natural buildup of mucous in the
lymph in that area. Wheatgrass juice will break down the mucous and
allow it to drain. In addition, it supplies iron, which cleanses the
blood and helps prevent anemia, especially in women. Note that pregnant
or breastfeeding women shouldn't use wheatgrass, but should get iron
from supplements.
5. It helps in weight control. The nutritional value of wheatgrass juice
is so high that many people don't feel those "cravings" that lead to
overeating. This is a wonderful aid in weight control. Since it
increases circulation, aids in metabolism, and helps blood sugar levels,
it's an effective way to keep your weight down. You'll feel fuller
faster, since digestion gets a boost.
6. It may prevent osteoporosis. Wheatgrass is rich in vitamin K, which
is essential in bone formation, and studies are being conducted on
osteoporosis and a wheatgrass diet.
7. Wheatgrass juice boosts the immune system. The chlorophyll in
wheatgrass juice increases function of the heart, helps the vascular
system, the uterus, the intestine and the lungs. Can all this prevent or
cure cancer? While there are claims that wheatgrass can prevent cancer,
and anecdotal evidence, no scientific study has linked a wheatgrass
diet to a cure for cancer. Some experts in the raw food community note
that animals who graze and ingest chlorophyll still develop cancer.
crazy stuff right!? i am all about it! if i could just get 2oz. in every single day i think i would see a HUGE change. sooo me and zac are buying a juicer! everyone go take shots...of wheat grass.
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