WHEATGRASS HISTORY Wheat grass was used by Chinese as early as 2800 BC

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WHEATGRASS WHEATGRASS

HISTORY HISTORY

Wheat grass was used by Chinese as early as 2800 BC.

WHOSE IDEA WAS THIS?

Ann Wigmore (1909-1994)

Born in Lithuania using herbal and home

remedies

Supported raw food diet

Founded the Hippocrates Health Institute

Made numerous claims about wheatgrass

WHAT IS IN WHEATGRASS?

WHAT IS IN WHEATGRASS?

“Fifteen pounds of wheat grass is equivalent to 350 pounds of the choicest vegetables.”  

Charles F. Schnabel

POWER HOUSE OF NUTRIENTS

Rich in

Vitamins Minerals Trace minerals Proteins

NUTRIENTS IN WHEAT GRASS

NUTRIENTS IN WHEAT GRASS

Vitamins: Vit C, E, Beta-carotene (A), Biotin, Choline, Folic acid, B1-Thiamine, B2-Riboflavin, B3- Niacin, B6-Pantothenic acid, Vit K.

Minerals and trace minerals: Zinc, Selenium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, Boron, Chloride, Chromium, Cobalt, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Nickel, Sodium, Sulfur

NUTRIENTS IN WHEATGRASSNUTRIENTS IN WHEATGRASS Amino acids: Tryptophan, Glutamic acid, Alanine,

Methionine, Arginine, Lysine, Aspartic acid, Cystine, Glycine, Histidine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Serine, Threonine, Tyrosine, Valine.

THE VALUE OF WHEAT GRASSTHE VALUE OF WHEAT GRASS

KING OF ALL ALKALINE FOODS

66.439.6

8.47.9

5.64.5

3.82.72.7

Wheatgrass Spinach

CeleryBananaTomato

LimeLetuce

CabbageCheese

The comparison of Wheatgrass & other alkaline foods

THE VALUE OF WHEATGRASSTHE VALUE OF WHEATGRASS CHLOROPHYLL: REBUILDS THE BLOOD

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The Comparison of Molecular Structures between Red Blood Cells and chlorophyll

Wheat grass referred to as green blood

CONVENTIONAL GROWTHCONVENTIONAL GROWTH

DAY 1DAY 1

DAY 3DAY 3

DAY 8 (HARVEST)DAY 8 (HARVEST)

Day 8 is the richest nutrient ion.

WHEATGRASS GROWTH ANALYSIS REPORTWHEATGRASS GROWTH ANALYSIS REPORT

high

( 8 days)20cm

high45cm

high60cm

Protein 33.64% 27.90% 20.34%

Vitamin C 328.8mg% 140.5mg% 123.5%

Vitamin E 1.45% 1.37% 1.31%

Calcium 1,108 851.9 691.5

Potassium 5.99 4.42 4.41

Min

eral

LEAVES AND ROOTS ARE COMBINED TOGETHERLEAVES AND ROOTS ARE COMBINED TOGETHER

* Roots is richest with nutrients.

VALUE OF WHEATGRASSVALUE OF WHEATGRASS

Life sustaining Complete Food Economical nutrients (Cheap source of power

nutrients) Concentrated Overall Nutrition Great protein source (25% protein)

VALUE OF WHEATGRASSVALUE OF WHEATGRASS

Complete source of necessary Vitamins: A, C, E, and K

Powerful anti-oxidant source: Beta Carotene (A), Vitamin C and E

CHLOROPHYLL: Detoxification/ Deodorizer/ DNA protector

Active Enzymes Immune stimulation and defense

HOW TO USE WHEAT GRASS

The best way to enjoy all the health benefits of this liquid sunshine is in the form of its fresh juice. 

One or two ounces a day is enough to provide you the energy to last the day, beats coffee anytime !!

Acidosis:  Its alkaline minerals are essential for cleaning out the tissues and maintaining the alkalinity of the blood, making it effective in combating acidosis.

Alzheimer's Disease, prevention:  Regular consumption will greatly help to prevent Alzheimer's disease and any other mental problems.

Anemia:  The high grade content of iron in wheatgrass juice makes it a great blood builder, increasing red blood cell count.  It regenerates and reactivates the red blood cells and supplies fresh oxygen to the body.

Anti-inflammatory:  The high alkalinity properties makes it the perfect choice of food for people suffering inflammatory ailments, like osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Anti-oxidant:  The high anti-oxidant content helps neutralize free radicals and oxidation that find their way in the body.  It helps reduce the harm caused by air pollutants like carbon monoxide or cigarette smoke.

Health Benefits of Wheatgrass

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HEALTH BENEFITS OF WHEATGRASS

Body building:  Contains amino acids that are the building blocks of protein. 

Cancer:  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. 

Candidiasis:  The anti-bacteria effect of wheatgrass creates an unfavorable environment for yeast and bacteria.  Regular consumption of this juice will help to prevent further yeast and bacterial growth.

Dexotification:  Detoxify the lymphatic system and gastro-intestines

Diabetes:  The ability to regulate blood sugar level makes this green juice a suitable drink for diabetics.

High blood pressure:  The protein-like compounds in the high quality chlorophyll from wheatgrass has been found to be beneficial in lowering high blood pressure.

Immune system:  Drink 1-2 ounces of wheatgrass regularly to build your immune system.

Tooth decay:  Gargle wheatgrass juice to prevent tooth decay, relieve toothache, treat bleeding gums and control pyorrhea (infection and loosening of tooth sockets).

Weight control:  Because the nutrition in wheatgrass juice is so complete, it relieves your body of cravings, thus reducing the unnecessary need to overeat.

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Health Benefits of Wheatgrass

SUMMARY Power house of nutrients. Rich in vitamins, minerals, protein etc. Known as green blood. Fresh wheat grass juice is an effective way

to consume wheat grass Helps in managing and preventing various

diseases.

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