Holy Granola no. 5: The Wheatgrass Experiment

This week I did a little experiment to see how fast wheatgrass grew. It's such a springy, simple plant that adds a lot to a home. So I went down to the nursery and bought a packet of seeds for $1.35. I carefully sowed them and documented their life for the past week. Their growth rate was phenomenal! The best part was that within just about four days I had a beautiful green thing in my kitchen, and it was so simple! See the benefits of wheatgrass below.




Wheatgrass is grown through a process known as sprouting. Sprouts are "complete foods" because they contain all other essential dietary nutrients, along with the enzymes to help assimilate them. They are easily digested and enter the bloodstream quickly. The nutrients in wheatgrass juice are completely assimilated by the human body in 20 minutes. For this reason sprouts are "quick energy" foods. Wheat sprouts contain four times more folic acid, and six times more Vitamin C, than unsprouted wheat or ordinary grass.

Wheatgrass juice benefits the blood cells, bones, glands, hair, kidneys, liver, muscles, spleen, teeth, and other body parts. Wheatgrass juice protects the lungs and blood from air and water pollution, cigarette smoke, toxins, and heavy metals.

Wheatgrass juice is a safe, effective, and an extremely potent aid to weight loss. It works by suppressing appetite, and by stimulating metabolism and circulation.

Wheatgrass is an energizer. The vitality obtained from wheatgrass juice is remarkable. Two ounces of fresh juice equals 3 pounds of organic vegetables in vitamins and minerals, or the equivalent of two cups of coffee. You’ll feel refreshed and energized throughout the day.

To learn how to make y our own wheatgrass juice, go here. All other info that I found is here.