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Wheatgrass juice...

• Provides the nutritional equivalent of 2 ½ pounds of green, leafy vegetables in just 1 ounce of juice
• Improves elimination, digestion, and detoxifies the body
• Acts as a natural appetite suppressant and energizer
• Helps reduce high blood pressure and is good for blood disorders of all kinds
• Helps prevent tooth decay and alleviates sore throats, toothaches, gum disease, and halitosis
• Will increase energy, strength, and endurance when taken regularly
• Is an antioxidant that neutralizes the accumulation of free radicals in the body
• Improves health and extends longevity

What is it? (top)

Wheatgrass is a plant that is grown from the red winter wheatberry seed. The fresh-squeezed juice of the grass produces high concentrations of chlorophyll, active enzymes, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. It is true that 1oz. of wheatgrass juice has the nutritional equivalent of 2-1/2 lbs. of green, leafy vegetables. It is one of the richest natural sources of vitamins A, B complex, B-17, C, E, & K. Additionally, it is an excellent source of calcium, potassium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, sulfur, cobalt, zinc, as well as 17 forms of amino acids and enzymes.

Why is Chlorophyll important? (top)

Chlorophyll, which makes up over 70% of the solid content of wheatgrass juice, is the basis of all plant life and closely resembles the molecular structure of human red blood cells. Chlorophyll is the first product of light, containing more light energy than any other element. It can be extracted from any plant, but wheatgrass is superior because it has been found to have over 100 elements needed by the human body.

Why are enzymes important for good health? (top)

Enzymes play an important role in many bodily functions including vision, thought, reproduction, breathing, and digestion, just to mention a few. The enzymes found in wheatgrass have been found to supplement the indigenous enzymes manufactured in the human body. Also, preliminary studies have identified a number of substances in wheatgrass juice that are formidable anti-cancer agents.

Are there any potential side effects when first beginning to drink wheatgrass juice? (top)

Wheatgrass juice is a powerful cleanser. Because chlorophyll releases toxins into the bloodstream that have been stored in cells and fatty tissues, you may experience nausea. It is best to start with one ounce of juice each day. Every person has an individual tolerance to the potency of wheatgrass juice. Once you have established your personal comfort zone feel free to drink 2 to 4 ounces as a daily supplement or as much as 6 ounces three times a day for chronic illness. For best results, wheatgrass juice should be consumed first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. However, it is better to drink wheatgrass
juice under any condition then to not drink it at all.

Please Note: Your juicer must be specifically designed for wheatgrass. For more information or to purchase a wheatgrass juicer, please contact Pure Intentions or your local health food store.

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