Ever thought of starting your day off with a shot? …a shot of wheat grass that is. Did you know that drinking two ounces of wheat grass is the equivalent of eating FOUR POUNDS of green vegetables? Talk about turning the body into a lean & green machine!
Wheat grass is easy to grow and make in your own home. Yep, in your home – I have my own wheat grass garden, and it’s simple to keep up with. Once planting the grass, it will start growing fast and only take about a week or two to sprout. All you have to do is sprits it with water each day. I use the Lexen Healthy Juicer for my wheat grass shots – it really gets all the juice out of each strand of grass. Although I think wheat grass shots are refreshing, some folks find the taste a bit potent – so, you can add a bit of ginger to your juice to cut some of the grassy taste if needed.
Not only will it be a cute, decorative piece for your home, but wheat grass is packed with vitamins and minerals. It contains over 90 minerals, including the most alkaline minerals – potassium, calcium, magnesium and sodium. It has more Vitamin C than oranges and twice the Vitamin A than that of carrots! Take a look at this laundry list of benefits wheat grass offers-
slows down the aging process – aka, nature’s fountain of youth- keeps the hair from turning gray
- clears skin & reduces body odor (our natural deodorant)
- helps with weight loss
- increases energy levels
- cleanses the blood
- acts as an anti-inflammatory (goodbye puffy skin)
- improves blood sugar disorders
- restores fertility
- detoxifies – helps eliminate toxins from your blood
- improves digestion & bowel movements
- helps the treatment & prevention of cancer (due to the high oxygen content)
So what are you waiting for veggie lovers? For the love of health, it’s gardening time!
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