Wheatgrass

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Jason says...
This is at the top of the chain of all superfoods. It is probably the most complete and beneficial nutritional drink available. 1lb of fresh wheatgrass is equal in nutritional value to nearly 25lbs of other green vegetables. It also has amazing antiseptic properties and can be used directly onto the skin. Drink daily for that bright eyed and bushy tailed feeling!
Juice or smoothie?
Juice. You will need a masticating juicer for wheatgrass. WARNING: do not eat - it will upset your stomach. We are not designed to digest the cellulose.
Good for...
It heals infection, rebuilds red blood cells, increases blood platelets and boosts the immune system. It is also great for the skin, osteoporosis as increasing energy levels, cleansing and detoxifying the blood;
Vitamins, minerals and extras
- A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, B12, C, E, K, alpha-carotene, beta-carotene
- Calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, chroline, copper, iodene, manganese, sledium, solphur, zinc
Top tip...
There are three different ways to obtain wheatgrass:
1. Fresh and ready-juiced
2. Harvested, whereby you juice your own
3. In powder form