The wonder juice wheatgrass

Simple Wheatgrass juice IngredientsA�A� Wheatgrass 50 gms (7th day grown) Spinach leaves, 3 cleaned and washed Mint leaves, washed 2 tbsp Water 200 ml Lemon 1/2 tsp Method

• Wash and clean the greens vegetables.
• Chop and grind the ingredients with 200 ml. water till very smooth.
• Strain the juice and lemon juice if preferred Serve the juice fresh.

To an untrained eye the blades of wheatgrass may not differ in looks from lawn grass. Grown from wheat berry, which is the kernel of the wheat grain and its superior quality of nutrients sets it apart from any other grass. Wheatgrass juice is often referred to as liquid gold and there is no doubt wheatgrass is gold for the body. According to researchers, food that remains in the intestine begins to rot and releases toxins. One of the renowned Benefits of wheatgrass are its detoxifying property. This property is by virtue of a secret ingredient; chlorophyll. It is due to the consumption of this pigment that our body heals faster. It also helps to breakdown calcium stones. Not only is chlorophyll detoxifying but it also helps in flushing heavy metals from our bloodstream that are often found as traces in non-organic food like water. Wheatgrass is rich in vitamin A and vitamin C. vitamin A is essential for eye health. Vitamin C is known for its detoxifying and cleansing attributes. Antioxidants behave as the body's army, fighting against harmful substances. Wheatgrass contains within it most of the B complex nutrients especially B17 which is attributed in selectively killing cancerous cells. It helps in faster healing of wounds and in improving immunity. Too many medicines can have side effects on the body. Wheatgrass comes to your rescue as it removes drug deposits from the body. It is also a useful preventive measure for those at risk of high blood pressure as it s rich in potassium. Regular consumers of alcohol should include wheatgrass in their diet as it helps strengthen and protect the liver. This property also helps in regulating blood sugar levels. Its high fibre content helps regular bowel function. This is useful for those suffering from constipation or any cardiac disease. Mothers can keep their worries at bay as it helps in quick healing of wounds and prevents tooth decay. Maybe after inculcating wheatgrass in your juice (only a few brave hearts can have it in other forms) you will agree to its miraculous effect but for those who still aren't convinced let me leave you with another fun fact; 1 pound of fresh wheatgrass is nutritionally equivalent to twenty three pounds of green vegetables. (The writer is a Mumbai based nutritionist, obesity and health consultant)