Wheat grass juicing made simple..

A single shot of wheatgrass is equivalent to the chlorophyll content of 2.2 lb. of green vegetables


What is Wheatgrass juice?

It’s the juice from squeezing fresh wheatgrass through a juicer. You need a specialized juicer for juicing wheatgrass. It is green with a complex and powerful flavour, slightly bitterish. Its known for its properties to improve the body's ability to resisit diseases.
Often used as a part of a detox diet or during periods of illness. Wheatgrass juice is a powerful tonic and detoxifier.
Wheatgrass juice is a specific food which can help or aid in fighting a whole range ailments - from anemia to skin rashes, worms and ulcers. It may not be to everyone’s taste but including it in a juice is an easy way to receive its benefits. The chlorophyll content in wheatgrass is extremely beneficial. Chlorophyll has regenerative properties and studies have supported its power as an immune booster, free radical fighter, energizer and promoter of healthy circulation.
Wheatgrass contains all amino acids, is full of essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals, is high in iron and vitamin K. The enzymes in wheatgrass juice aid in digestion. Grow your own wheatgrass or buy it at the local farmers market.

Wheatgrass Juice Benefits

• It is a tonic for the liver
• It cleanses the colon
• Good for detox
• Helps sugar problems
• May reduce Varicose veins
• Gargle wheatgrass for a sore throat
• Promotes regularity
• Removes heavy metals from the body
• Arrests growth of unfriendly bacteria
• Gives a tangible energy boost
• Helps skin problems such as eczema & psoriasis

Can I freeze Wheatgrass juice?



The same rules apply to wheat grass as to other fruits and vegetables. The fresher the better. If you grow your own wheatgrass you need to cut, juice and freeze it immediately all at the same time. The wonderful antioxidant benefit of wheatgrass is protected by its freezing temperature. The easiest way to freeze it is in ice trays with lids and all you can do when you need a wheat grass shot is pop up an ice cube and have a shot once defrosted. All the other important health giving properties of wheatgrass juice like its chlorophyl and alkalinity are perfectly preserved with freezing.

Freezing makes the process of juicing your own wheatgrass much simpler and cost effective. It could even encourage your friends who say that "Only cows eat grass" to try it. I may not be a cow but I have a wheatgrass juicer!

How to make wheatgrass more palatable?
The best way would be to add it to a freshly made juice of your choice. Adding it to apple and carrot juice definitely helps.