The wonders of wheatgrass

What is wheatgrass? Wheatgrass is the young sprout from wheat grains, which has been allowed to grow for seven to eight days. It is juiced or powdered because of its huge amount and high level of nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, amino acids, fatty acids, phytochemicals and more than 100 types of enzymes.

Because of the exceptional nutritional value and benefits of wheatgrass, it has been given several names:

Green Blood: Wheatgrass contains the active component chlorophyll which is the green pigment of the plant that resembles the structure of the hemoglobin of the red blood cells. Like the human blood, chlorophyll carries energy, nutrients and oxygen to the different parts of the plant. In the human body, chlorophyll also delivers nutrition and oxygen to the blood.

The King of Alkaline Foods: Vegetables in general can effectively neutralize acids in the body because they are rich in bicarbonates and other alkaline minerals like calcium, magnesium, manganese and iron. But among the different alkaline foods like lettuce, lime, tomato, banana, celery and even spinach, wheatgrass is hailed as the “King of Alkaline Foods.” Its neutralizing property is shown to be the highest at 66.4 megahertz as compared to spinach which ranked #2 at 39.6 megahertz.

The Super Food: Wheatgrass is considered as a life- sustaining complete food. It contains carbohydrates, proteins, fatty acids, 17 amino acids, 13 vitamins, 10 minerals, various trace minerals, fiber, chlorophyll, different phytochemicals and 100 types of enzymes.

100 enzymes! Wow! Among the active ingredients found in wheatgrass, enzymes stand out as the most important compound. They act as a “catalyst” in the body. As we age, our body’s ability to synthesize enzymes as well as its activity diminishes. Supplementing our body with enzymes enhances cellular activity at the same time increasing our body’s   reserves of it.

My family and I have been drinking Easy Pha-max Wheatgrass Powder Drink for about over a year. It has done wonders for us. There are times when the children are not as regular with their bowel movements, but taking it regularly has helped them. I love drinking coffee. I take about two to three cups a day, even more when I am working long hours. However, it has made me acidic. I find myself burping continuously until there is a sour feeling in my stomach. Ever since I started taking wheatgrass, I haven’t been acidic anymore. Aside from that it has given me more energy for the many things I need to do.

What makes Easy Pha-max Wheatgrass different from the other wheatgrass products? This 100 percent natural wheatgrass, which is grown in Malaysia, is the only wheatgrass product that uses not only the leaves but also its root nutrition.

Why is the root of the wheatgrass so important? The leaves of the wheatgrass have a cooling effect, whereas the roots produce a heating effect. The combination of these two characteristics neutralizes the effect produced by each individually. Experiments show that both the roots and the leaves contain many types of nutrients, which co-exist in proportion for balance and whole nutrition.

 It is also unique as it is grown indoors in a sterile, air-conditioned environment aeroponically. That means , without soil. This enables the company to use both the leaves and roots in making the powder. Its laboratories use organic raw materials which are fed to the growing plants and harvested after eight days because Japanese research found that eight days are enough for wheatgrass to maximize its full health potentials.

There are many health problems that wheatgrass can address. Here are some of them, specifically those that will explain why it has helped me and my family.

For constipation

The fiber in wheatgrass works like a sponge in the digestive system, expanding its size by collecting water and producing bulk that stimulates the intestines to move and promote elimination of bowel movement.

For losing weight

A glass of high quality wheatgrass juice can replace a meal. It provides quick energy boost and a sense of well being and stamina. It has a bulking effect which gives a feeling of fullness thereby lessening the amount of food intake. Since it has 100 types of enzymes, wheatgrass speeds up metabolism and helps burn fats.

Prevents acidity

It also prevents acidity by providing alkaline minerals and chlorophyll. When there is too much acid in the system, the body pushes the acids to the fat cells. The more acids in the fat cells, the harder it is to burn making it harder to lose weight.

Diabetes

When taken before a meal, the fiber in wheatgrass regulates the absorption of sugar and cholesterol from the food. This will prevent the sudden rise of blood sugar level which is commonly experienced by diabetic patients after a meal.

Wheatgrass contains a high level of magnesium. Magnesium supplementation has been shown to improve insulin sensitivity. Based on current knowledge, magnesium repletion may play a role in delaying type 2 diabetes onset.

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