WheatGrass

Wheatgrass is a super source of chlorophyl.  It has the widest range of vitamins and minerals of any of the vegetables.  Only one ounce of wheatgrass contains up to 70% chlorophyll and is equivalent to 2 pounds of produce nutritionally.  Use of wheatgrass is said to help cleanse the blood, organs and gastrointestinal tract.  Wheatgrass is also recommended  as a way to stimulate metabolism and bodily enzymes.  Wheatgrass reportedly stimulates and normalizes the thyroid gland, which may be helpful in correcting obesity and indigestion.  Wheatgrass juice duplicates the molcular structure of hemoglobin, and because it is so rich in free-radical scavengers provided by its high incidence of provitamin A, it may inhibit melagnancies.

It has been proven that chlorophyll will arrest growth and development of unfriendly bacteria.  It acts to produce an unfavorable environment againstbacteria growth, rather than by any direct action upon the  bacteria themselves.  When chlorophyll is taken internally in adequate quantity, it reduces or eliminates offensive body and breath odors.

Wheatgrass juice stimulates peristalsis, improves the intestines and is a mild diuretic.  High concentration of chlorophyll in wheatgrassincreases the functions of the heart, affects thevascular system, the intestines, the uterus and the lungs.  It raises the basic nitrogen exchange and is, therefore, a tonic which considering its stimulating properties
cannot be compared to any other.

The starch of the wheat berry is stored energy which when converted to simpler sugars is a quick energy source.  It is specially good for athletes because it is a juice and is assimilated in 20 minutes.  It also acts as an appetite suppresant since it naturally shuts off appestat in the brain.

Wheat picks up 92 of the 102 minerals in the soiland contains all viamins science has isolated. 
The mineral content of wheatgrass includes Calcium, Iron, Sodium, Potassium, Magnesium, anda variety of trace minerals such as Selenium and Zinc.  It contains the same amount of vitamin C
as citrus fruits.  Additionally, it is a good source of vitamins B and E.  Some 17 amino acid can be found in wheatgrass.
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