You may have heard of wheatgrass and even seen it growing behind the counters at your local juice shop. You may have even tried it because the juicer said it was good for you but do you really know why drinking wheatgrass juice is so beneficial? In this blog, you will discover 51 reasons to drink wheatgrass juice and the benefits of drinking it daily.
What is Wheatgrass?
Wheatgrass is grown from wheat berries (wheat seed), which is the whole kernel of the grain. Although wheatgrass, to the naked eye, doesn’t look much different that the grass that makes up your front lawn it has many differences.
Hippocrates Health Institute in West Palm Beach, Florida uses wheatgrass as part of their signature wellness programs.
When guests arrive at the institute they learn about the benefits of wheatgrass by taking a tour of the greenhouses where the wheatgrass, and other sprouts, are grown. Guests are then shown how to juice the wheatgrass and are encouraged to drink two, two ounce, shots per day as part of the healing protocol.
I had the pleasure of visiting the institute, for one week a few years ago, and one of my favourite daily activities was visiting the wheatgrass hut. The minute I walked in the door I could smell the freshness of the wheatgrass. Because everyone was advised to drink a daily shot of this green stuff it was a great place to meet new people and learn about why they had chosen to come to the institute.
People would come from all over the world to experience the life transformation program(s) to help with a variety of different health issues. I met people who were, like me, there to learn more about how to help others gain better health, to people battling cancer, managing diabetes and other chronic conditions.
Wheatgrass, and eating raw, living sprouts, was the main protocol for helping people with all chronic health issues. It was and amazing experience to watch people transform after even one week of eating sprouts, drinking wheatgrass and experiencing the other therapies the institute provides to it’s guests.
55 Reasons To Drink Wheatgrass Juice:
1) According to many sources, wheatgrass is natures’ finest medicine.
2) Wheatgrass is considered to be the most healing out of all the grasses.
3) Wheatgrass juice contains over 100 elements from the soil that the body requires for optimal health.
4) Rich in a variety of minerals including:
5) Calcium, which is essential to helping the bone remodelling process stay balanced for strong bones.
6) Magnesium, which is required for energy production, oxidative phosphorylation, and glycolysis.
7) Phosphorus, works with calcium and other nutrients to build healthy bones and teeth, and helps maintain a normal acid/base balance, supports growth and is involved with the storage and use of energy.
8) Iron, which is used to make hemoglobin that is found in your red blood cells to carry oxygen around the body.
9) Potassium, which is an electrolyte. Electrolytes conduct electrical impulses throughout the body and assist in a range of essential body functions, including blood pressure.
10) Sulfer, which is needed for the normal structure and function of proteins.
11) Sodium, which helps the body keep fluids in a normal balance and plays a key role in normal nerve and muscle function.
12) Cobalt, works with vitamin B12, helps regulate and stimulate the body to produce certain enzymes and hormones, including thyroxine produced by the thyroid and assists in the production of hemoglobin.
13) Zinc, which is necessary for a healthy immune system.
14) It’s one of nature’s richest sources of a variety of vitamins including:
15) Vitamin C is required for the biosynthesis of collagen, L-carnitine, and certain neurotransmitters and is also involved in protein metabolism.
16) Vitamin A is involved in immune function, vision, reproduction, and cellular communication.
17) Vitamin B-17, which has been shown to selectively destroy cancer cells.
18) Wheatgrass juice is one of the best sources of chlorophyll, which is the basis of all plant life.
19) Wheatgrass juice is high in oxygen. The brain and body tissues function at an optimal level in a highly oxygenated environment. According to Hippocrates Health Institute disease cannot exist in an alkaline and oxygenated body.
20) Chlorophyll rich wheatgrass in anti-bacterial and can be used topically to heal the skin.
21) The chlorophyll in wheatgrass removes drug deposits, and other toxins, from the body.
22) Chlorophyll rich wheatgrass juice helps purify the liver.
23) Chlorophyll rich wheatgrass juice helps improve blood sugar problems.
24) Dr. Ann Wigmore and the Hippocrates Health Institute have been helping people get well from chronic disorders for 57 years using wheatgrass.
25) Wheatgrass juice is a superior detoxification agent when compared to other fruits and vegetables.
26) Dr. Ann Wigmore says that 15 pounds of wheatgrass is the equivalent of 350 pounds of carrot, lettuce, celery and other nutritious vegetables.
27) Wheatgrass juice acts as a detergent in the body and is used as a body deodorant.
28) A small amount of wheatgrass juice helps prevent tooth decay.
29) Wheatgrass juice can be used as a mouthwash to pulls poisons from the gums.
30) Wheatgrass in the mouth is even better than oil pulling.
31) Wheatgrass juice helps clear up skin problems such as:
32) Eczema, which is a chronic inflammatory skin condition, characterized by dry skin, with patches that are red and intensely itchy.
33) Psoriasis, which is a long-lasting autoimmune disease characterized by patches of abnormal skin. These skin patches are typically red, dry, itchy, and scaly.
34) Wheatgrass juice helps keep the hair from going grey.
35) By drinking wheatgrass juice one may feel a greater sense of a variety of different positive health and well-being effects such as:
36) Increased strength.
37) Enhanced endurance.
38) Greater spiritual connection.
39) Wheatgrass juice is high in enzymes.
40) Drinking wheatgrass helps to improve digestion.
41) Wheatgrass implants (enemas) are great for healing and detoxifying the colon walls and internal organs.
42) Wheatgrass juice helps relieve constipation and keeps the bowels regular.
43) Dr. Birscher, a research scientist, said that chlorophyll has many health benefits including:
44) Increases the function of the heart.
45) Positively affects the vascular system.
46) Supports intestinal health.
47) Is good for the uterus.
48) Supports health of the lungs.
49) According to Hippocrates Health Institute, wheatgrass juice reduces high blood pressure and enhances the capillaries.
50) Wheatgrass juice can remove heavy metals from the body.
51) Chlorophyll rich wheatgrass juice is the first product of light and therefore contains more light energy than any other element.
52) Dr. Bernard Jensen says that it only takes a minute to digest wheatgrass juice and it uses up very little energy.
53) Science has proven that chlorophyll rich wheatgrass juice arrests growth and development of unfriendly bacteria.
54) Chlorophyll rich wheatgrass juice has been shown to rebuild red blood cells.
55) Wheatgrass juice has been shown to improve longevity in herbivorous animals.
There you have it! 55 reasons to drink wheatgrass everyday!
How To Grow Your Own Wheatgrass
I have grown wheatgrass, and many other sprouts, at home. It is quite simple.
To grow your own wheatgrass you need:
- The seeds (wheat berries).
- A large glass jar.
- Sprouting lids.
- Organic soil.
- Sprouting tray.
- Wheatgrass juicer
CLICK HERE to learn how to grow your own wheatgrass by the master’s themselves at Hippocrates Health Institute.
How To Make Wheatgrass Shots
If juicing wheatgrass isn’t something you want to, or can do, at this time then there is another great solution!
Many natural food stores now offer powdered wheatgrass. To get your daily dose of wheatgrass simply purchase this powder from your local natural food store, mix with water and shoot it back!
Try this easy recipe for wheatgrass shots:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup chilled coconut water
- 1 Tbsp dried wheatgrass
Instructions:
- Place all ingredients in a glass jar.
- Shake, or stir.
- Pour into a shot glass or drink right from the jar.
- Enjoy and feel the benefits right away!
After learning about the many benefits of drinking wheatgrass I hope this has inspired you to get growing and juicing your way to better health!
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Until next time,
Namaste (The soul in me, sees the soul in you),
Rachel Joy Olsen, BSc., MBA
Vegan, Author, Health & Wellness Coach
Read my, “From Frog Killer To Compassionate Vegan” story.