Wheatgrass: The Green Miracle

One key to the success at Hippocrates has been wheatgrass, a miraculous food that is now widely recognized as a health builder and restorative.

This truth is also not a new concept. Over 50 million years ago, the emergence of the grasses caused a major reorganization of the animal world and those that could utilize its nourishing qualities thrived. Though we humans do not have the ability to process large quantities of these grass fibers, current research is showing that chlorophyll extract (juice) is an excellent phytonutrient healer.

Wheatgrass juice is one of nature’s richest sources of vitamins A, C and E and contains all of the known mineral elements.

It is rich in calcium, phosphorous, iron, potassium, sulphur, sodium, cobalt and zinc. According to recent research, the grasses are exceptionally high in B vitamins, especially vitamin B-17 (laetrile). Wheatgrass contains chlorophyll, a substance that is referred to as nature’s great healer. Chlorophyll produces an unfavorable environment for bacterial growth in the body and helps purify the liver, builds a clean bloodstream and aids in proper digestion, as well as helping to balance the blood sugar. Wheatgrass is a complete protein.

Because wheatgrass is a powerful cleanser, it may cause nausea in some people soon after ingestion. This is merely a reaction to the release of toxins within the system. Start with small quantities, one ounce or so and gradually increase the intake to four ounces, two in the morning and two in the evening.

Once juiced, wheatgrass is not stable and tends to go bad quickly so it is best to use it immediately or within 15 minutes. However, cut grass will store for a week or so in the refrigerator in plastic containers, (bags, etc.). Frozen wheatgrass juice will keep for some time, but is not as effective as freshly made juice, containing only a shadow of its whole benefit.

By Brian Clement PhD, LN