"Grass? I'm not drinking grass." It's a fairly standard, completely
natural reaction to the suggestion "How about a shot of wheatgrass to
set you up for the day ahead?"
Would you still think that if you
knew that one 30ml shot of the juice of the wheatgrass plant can fill
you with energy, life and vitality? Anyway, you're right - I'm not
advocating eating it, but drinking it. Wheatgrass is no ordinary grass.
Don't worry, I don't expect to see you out in the fields with a few
bovine companions mowing the lawn - wheatgrass juice can be purchased
online or in health food stores. You can also grown your own, which is a
very cost-effective way of keeping yourself in tip-top shape.
So,
what are the benefits of this superfood? Well, it's
one of the most complex and complete natural foods in existence with
more than 20 different amino acids, over 90 different minerals, vitamins
A, B, D, E and K and is also rich in protein. What does that mean for
the average punter?
It means that you should feel a noticeable
increase in energy levels after only one shot, which should become
apparent very quickly after being consumed (usually within 20 minutes).
If you're feeling a little run down or lethargic, a 30ml shot should be
enough to perk you back up. Or if you are regularly experiencing
tiredness, it's good idea to incorporate one shot each day in your daily
routine. Try this for a week and you'll never look back.
At
first some people can find the taste of wheatgrass a little
surprising or different to what they are used to. It has a very strong
flavour that is not unpleasant but may be unlike anything you have ever
tried before. Lots of people take a few tries to get used to the
flavour, but don't let that put you off as most people grow to love it
and you will certainly love the benefits. One thing you could try if you're still unsure about it is mix it in with your favourite juice.
Some of the benefits
are listed below:
- detoxification
- aids digestion
- improves heart function
- visible skin improvement
- good for liver and colon
- increased energy
- lymphatic drainage
- limits growth of unfriendly bacteria
- aids weight loss
To solve this problem, more and more consumers are growing their own wheatgrass at home with a single gear juicer. It is easy and cheap to buy wheatgrass seeds online and all you need is a small tray and either a small amount of soil or some moist cotton wool to grow it on. Another benefit of wheatgrass is that it grows very quickly and you should have a full harvest, ready to reap the benefits, within a week.