Wheat grass - IMMENSE MEDICINAL VALUE

Wheatgrass is the young grass of the wheat plant, Triticum aestivum. It can live indoors or outdoors. Many people grow their own wheatgrass by putting wheat seeds in water and then harvesting the leaves. It is sold either as a juice or powder concentrate. It really benefits our health.

• The most outstanding feature of the wheatgrass is its very high content of chlorophyll at about 70%. This alone makes it a super food that has a highly energizing and alkalizing effect.
• The miracle grass also has a long list of amino acids – about 17 types of them and about 80 known enzymes.
• Remarkably chlorophyll and hemoglobin posses same structure. Latest experiments have shown that our body can convert chlorophyll into hemoglobin effectively. Thereby, enriching the blood.
• It leads to expulsion of toxic fats out of the body.
• Alkaline minerals of wheat grass are essential for cleaning body tissues and maintaining the alkalinity of the blood. It helps to combat acidosis.
• The high grade content of iron in wheatgrass juice makes it a great blood builder, thus, increases red blood cells count. It regenerates and reactivates the red blood cells and supplies fresh oxygen to the body.
• The high alkaline properties make it the perfect choice of food for people suffering with inflammatory ailments, like osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
• The high anti-oxidant content helps to neutralize free radicals which lead to early aging.
• The fine chlorophyll and beta-carotene obtained from wheatgrass juice is beneficial in fighting and preventing cancer. A variety of flavonoid compounds found in this grass are powerful anti-oxidants and anti-cancer agents. 
• It can help in loosing extra kilos because the nutrition in wheatgrass juice is so complete that it relieves your body of cravings, thus reducing the unnecessary need to overeat.
• It boosts the immune system. Drink 1-2 ounces of wheatgrass regularly to build your immune system.
• It helps to detoxify. Consuming this wonder juice regularly for detoxifying of the lymphatic system. It also helps eliminate the embedded fecal matter in the intestines and colon for healthier gastro-intestines.