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Wheatgrass as "A Perfect Food"
The Daily News & Analysis for India recently published an article touting wheatgrass as "A Perfect Food". Here is the article which speaks to the benefits of chlorophyll and wheatgrass: Wheat grass is the most complete food. It helps to build healthy blood, cleanse the whole system, aids digestion, regularises bowel movements, increases immunity, inhibits the growth of cancer and eases every physical and mental ailment. Green gold Chlorophyll, present in ample quantities in wheat grass, is often called the ‘blood of plants and humans’ because it is remarkably similar in molecular structure to human blood. It has the same PH as our blood. It also functions similarly by releasing oxygen into the air just as haemoglobin releases oxygen into human tissue. Wheatgrass is a complete food in itself. One pound of fresh of wheatgrass is equivalent in nutritional value to 23 pounds of choice garden vegetables. Wheatgrass is also known as an alternative cancer therapy. Wheatgrass helps the body to build red blood cells which carry oxygen to every cell. By increasing the oxygenation the body you can help offset smog and carbon monoxide and increase your endurance during your physical exercise. How it can be consumed Wheatgrass can be purchased in grass form or made into juice in a domestic juicer or wheatgrass powder can be mixed with water for consumption. Health benefits Organic wheatgrass, rich in chlorophyll, enzymes, vitamins and nutrients has been linked to improved health. Some of the benefits of wheatgrass include: - Increase of haemoglobin production - Rebuilding of the blood system - Purifying the blood and the liver - Improving the body’s ability to heal wounds - Neutralising toxins and carcinogens in the body Shop All Wheatgrass Products Now Source: Setalvad, Naini. "A Perfect Food." Daily News and Analysis. June 17, 2008. Diligent Media Corporation Ltd. June 18, 2008. view source. back to news articles |