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Wheatgrass juice is a great option to improve the overall health of both you and your family. Wheatgrass is winter wheat that has been harvested before it reaches the jointing stage and has a height of 7-11 inches. A widely available product, wheatgrass may be purchased from a variety of retailers and can even be grown in your own home or backyard. Wheatgrass is available in frozen juice, pills and powder making it a convenient and easy supplement to utilize anytime.

The nutritional and healing properties of wheatgrass juice were first discovered in the 1930's and 1940's. Charles Schnabel discovered that the juice contained twenty-four times the vitamins and minerals found in other fruits and vegetables. Ann Wigmore discovered the healing properties of wheatgrass when her cancer went into remission. She believed that daily doses of of the vegetable played a significant role in her improved health and published many books on her findings.

Wheatgrass juice is also an excellent source of amino acids, enzymes, and chlorophyll. According to Creighton University School of Medicine, wheatgrass cleans and removes impurities from blood and organs, improves skin and teeth, aids in digestion and the absorption of nutrients, and even speeds up the healing process. Wheatgrass is also believed to benefit suffers of heart disease, menopause, hair loss, and diabetes. Users of wheatgrass juice experience an increase in energy while feeling happier and healthier overall.

Wheatgrass is a vegetable and safe for everyone to utilize. The generally accepted dose is one handful (approximately 2-4 oz of juice) daily before a meal. Some people choose to take this dose three or more times per day for detoxification purposes. Minor side effects are possible when taking a higher daily dose. These include hives, nausea, and headaches as well as staining of the teeth. Wheatgrass juice should be consumed as soon as possible after juicing in order to gain the most benefit. With the ability to mix this supplement with other juices or take as a shot, the juice is easily incorporated into an everyday diet.

When purchasing or growing your own wheatgrass for juicing, there are a few things to keep in mind. First purchase wheatgrass juice or seeds from a reputable dealer. This will ensure you are constantly receiving a high quality product. Also, make sure the wheatgrass is organically grown to avoid consuming pesticides and other chemicals. Wheatgrass in pill or powder form is thought to be less effective than the naturally grown and freshly juiced product. Although unproven, product grown indoors is thought to contain fewer nutrients. Pills or powder have less labor involved and are better for a busy lifestyle or used while traveling. When choosing a juicer, look for one that has a low speed to prevent the strainer from clogging and losing enzymes during the process.

Whether you are looking to boost your energy and vigor, or are seeking help with various maladies and symptoms, wheatgrass has shown great results while being affordable, easy to obtain, and effortless to consume regularly.

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