The benefits of Wheatgrass juice

By Timothy Ijala

While travelling a few weeks ago, I came across a book detailing the health benefits of different fruits. This included pineapples, apples, avocadoes to mention a few. But what struck me most was a discussion about the benefits of wheatgrass juice. There was a story of a man who was suffering from Leukaemia and was in his last days when he was introduced to wheatgrass juice. To cut a long story short the man greatly improved, regained his energy and went back to work. Well, I am not endorsing wheatgrass juice as a cure for cancer, though it has been said that it prevents certain cancers, but I know what I read. I decided to do some more research on wheat grass juice and below I have outlined some benefits that you can get from the juice if taken on a regular basis.
• Wheat grass energizes and removes fatigue. This is because the juice is immediately absorbed into the bloodstream and immediately gives energy. All you need to do to feel the amazing benefits of wheatgrass is to drink a ¼ cup or 4 tablespoons of it. You’ll feel refreshed and energised throughout the day.
• Wheatgrass juice is 70% Chlorophyll. Chlorophyll improves blood sugar problems, neutralizes toxins in the body, washes drug deposits from the body and purifies the liver.
• Wheatgrass juice enriches the blood, removes blood disorders and lowers blood pressure. It has been proven to build red blood cells quickly after it is taken. It purifies the blood and so cleanses organs like the kidneys and the liver.
• It is good for skin problems and improves complexion, cures acne and removes acne scars
• It eliminates toothaches if held in the mouth for five minutes
• It cleanses the body. Wheatgrass juice is a powerful cleanser. It is highly regarded for its ability to cleanse the blood, organs and gastrointestinal tract. It helps to detoxify the body. It can remove heavy metals from the body
• It improves digestion

Below is a recipe for making Wheatgrass juice which I got from the book how to make 75 great juices by Joanna Farrow:
50g/20oz white cabbage
90g/3 and ½ wheatgrass
1. Using a small sharp knife, roughly shred the cabbage
2. Push through a juicer with wheatgrass. Pour the juice into a small glass and serve immediately.