Wheatgrass, a commonly found herb in India is
known for its nutritional value. It contains all the
essential amino acids especially alanine, aspartic acid,
glutamic acid, arginine and serine which are helpful in
providing good amount of protein in body. Wheatgrass
contains chlorophyll and flavonoids in good amount. It
also contains vitamins like vitamin A, vitamin C, and
vitamin E and minerals like iron, calcium and
magnesium.
Wheatgrass is generally consumed as juice
which is a complete food with regenerative and protective
qualities. The normal dosage of wheatgrass juice is *5 to
*0 gm twice a day on an empty stomach.
Importance of Wheatgrass Powder. The wonder grass -
Nature€™s gift to mankind in the form of green
energy.
Did you know about the healing wonders of wheatgrass? It
has the power to keep you young, energetic & decent
for years. Wheatgrass has chlorophyll that neutralizes
infections, heals wounds, overcomes inflammations and
gets rid of parasitic infections.
Wheatgrass referred to as €˜drugless therapy€™, is a
€œcomplete **0% natural food€ providing all the necessary
nutrition. It is helpful for anything from cancer to
common cold. It is speacially helpful after surgery or
delivery, when the body needs to regain blood levels and
build up tissues. It is also helpful for those with eye
problems.
If
you are a health freak and are looking for food options
that nourish and boost your health without adding
calories, then health drinks are a safe bet. Did you know
that wheatgrass juice is known as the nectar of
rejuvenation, the plasma of youth, and the blood of all
life?
Wheat
grass juice is known as the €˜super food€™ that purifies
the blood, lowers blood pressure, removes toxic metals
from the body, and has anti-aging properties. It contains
chlorophyll, lots of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and
other nutrients. Wheat grass cannot be digested if you
consume it whole, as it has high levels of cellulose and
fiber; so going for the juice is a better idea.
Benefits of Wheatgrass Powder Proponents of
wheatgrass claim regular ingestion of the plant
can
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improve
the digestive system
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prevent
cancer, diabetes and heart disease
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cure
constipation
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detoxify
heavy metals from the bloodstream
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help
make menopause more manageable
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promote
general well-being.
Blood Cancer and Thalassemia and Urinal
Problems It is especially good for those
with blood cancer and thalassemia (blood transfusion).
Wheatgrass builds up resistance to diseases, eliminates
body toxins and because of its alkaline properties, it is
good for urinal problems. Molecular structure of
chlorophyll in wheatgrass and haemoglobin in human body
is similar and because of this wheatgrass is called
'Green Blood'.
Heart, Intestine, Lung and Kidney
Functions Chlorophyll in wheatgrass
purifies blood, boosts the functioning of heart, and
improves blood vessel, intestine, lung and kidney
functions.
Brain and Heart Problems Wheatgrass loaded
with vitamins E, A and C acts as an anti-oxidant and
retards ageing of cells in the body that cause brain and
heart problems.
Cancer The 'live enzymes' present in the
chlorophyll in wheatgrass are a deterrent to cancerous
cells. Wheatgrass also contains laeterite or vitamin B*2
which is used in the treatment of various types of
cancers.
Arteriosclerosis The presence of magnesium in
large quantities in wheatgrass is supposed to help in
reducing arteriosclerosis.
An All-purpose Tonic
Wheatgrass
is an effective tonic, beneficial for arthritis, skin
allergies, greying or hair loss, weakness, kidney stones,
weak eyesight, pyorrhea, or dental infections and
fatigue. It not only works on wounds and burns faster
than antiseptic, but is also super effective in serious
cases of heart disease, acute stomach ache, infection of
the digestive system, gas, paralysis, asthma,
constipation, diabetes, leucoderma, leukemia and other
cancers.
Great energizer: Drinking an ounce of wheatgrass
juice is the same as consuming about two pounds of fresh
vegetables and fruits as both give the same amount of
vitamins and minerals.
Wonder cleanser: Wheat grass is a powerful
cleanser and is known to have a detergent effect on the
body€™s lymphatic system. What this means is that the
chlorophyll present in the juice flushes away the toxins
from the body by removing them from the cells and
releasing it into the bloodstream.
Smell good: The chlorophyll in the wheat grass
is known to have a neutralizing effect on body odors due
to bad breath, menstruation, and perspiration.
Body builder: The chemical composition of
chlorophyll resembles that of hemin, a molecule found in
hemoglobin, which means that wheat grass juice helps
build the red blood cells and stimulates healthy tissue
cell growth.
Stay slim: It is said that the nutritional value
of wheat grass juice is so high that it helps repress
sugar cravings thereby helping you lose weight.
