What are different health benefits of wheatgrass juice?
Wheatgrass, the young grass shoots of the wheatberries is a super source of chlorophyll (blood of plants). Wheatgrass is one of nature’s most powerful sources of green leafy vegetable nutrition. Wheatgrass juice which contains chlorophyll, minerals, and vitamins A, B-complex, C, E, and K, protein and 17 amino acids is easily absorbed in human blood, which transports nutrients efficiently to every cell of the body. This makes wheatgrass juice an effective healer.
Wheatgrass is harvested for juicing when the grass reaches its nutritional peak. This is just before the jointing stage, when the plant is between 7 and 11 inches tall. At this point, it has accumulated energy which will soon power a massive growth spurt. It is this energy that is captured in the juice. When wheatgrass is juiced, it is volatile and will oxidize quickly.
When you drink high quality wheatgrass juice, your body may produce spectacular results such as:
- A physical and mental sense of well-being
- More energy and better sleep
- Stronger immune system
- Detoxification on a cellular level
- Reduced inflammation in the entire body
- Appetite cravings
- Increased mental clarity
- Steadier nerves
- Improved eyesight and night vision
- Actively engaging in and enjoying activities you had been dreading in the past.
- Visually seeing results via live blood cell analysis such as the un-clumping of oxygen-carrying red blood cells.
Nutrient content of wheatgrass juice compared to fruits and vegetables.
- 1 ounce of fresh wheatgrass juice is equivalent to 2.5 pounds of vegetables in nutritional value.
- 1 ounce of wheatgrass has more vitamin C than 1 ounce of oranges.
- 1 ounce of wheatgrass has twice the vitamin A than in 1 ounce of carrots.
- It is said that 25ml of wheatgrass is equivalent in vitamins, minerals and amino acids to a kilogram of fresh garden vegetables in nutritional value.
Health Benefits of Wheatgrass
- The most outstanding feature of the wheatgrass is its very high content of chlorophyll at about 70%. This alone makes it a superfood that has a highly energizing and alkalizing effect.
- Wheatgrass juice is good for skin problems and improves complexion, treats acne, and removes acne scars.
- Wheatgrass juice purifies the blood which helps to cleanse the kidneys, liver and urinary tract.
- The insoluble fiber in wheatgrass gently cleanses your digestive tract and promotes regularity.
- Wheatgrass juice helps stop the growth and development of unfriendly bacteria.
- Wheatgrass juice, which is high in beta-carotene, can contribute to a reduction in the risk of developing some kinds of cancer.
- When chlorophyll is taken internally (wheatgrass juice), it reduces or eliminates body and breath odors.
- Chlorophyll is beneficial in the treatment of skin diseases and first and second degree burns.
- Wheatgrass can help to eliminate dangerous chemicals in fluoridated water and found on fruits and vegetables.
- Chlorophyll is effective in clearing up your Sinuses.
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Bottel Gourd/Lauki Health Benefits
It is one of the earliest vegetables cultivated by man, believed to be originated in Africa. Bottle gourd, not very familiar to the western world, is one of the favorite vegetables in Indian Cuisine. It grows in humid weather of India, Sri Lanka and other tropical countries. Bottle Gourd or Lauki has many properties that are valued in traditional healing.
Benefits of Lauki/Bottel Guard
- Good for people who are on low calorie diet because it contains 96.1 % water.
- Consumption of bottle gourd helps in overcoming jaundice.
- A glassful of plain juice with a pinch of salt should be taken everyday. Its use during summer prevents excessive loss of sodium, quenches thirst and helps in preventing fatigue.
- Cooked lauki is cooling, calming and acts as diuretic.
- It plays a very important role in treating urinary disorders. Prepare a glass of fresh juice by grating lauki and then mixing it with limejuice.
- It has a high fibre content and thus useful in regulation of bowel movements.
- Due to its high fibre content it can be used to prevent gastrointestinal disorders, constipation, piles, ulcers. It acts as a diuretic and calms you down after consumption.
- Flatulence is another common concern which is seen in people today due to irregular food habits. In all these cases if Bottle Gourd is taken along with required quantity of water per day, positive results can be seen.
- This vegetable is very good for balancing liver function.
- Ayurveda suggests Bottle gourd juice once daily in the early morning for treating Graying Hair.
- Bottle gourd has gained importance for weight loss as it is very high in fiber and water and hence helps to curb hunger pangs.
How to make Loki Juice
- Grate lauki with home grater (called Kaddu kas). Put the grated loki on tea strainer. Squeeze it with big spoon or table spoon by putting pressure. Collect the liquid in glass. You can also add grounded black pepper or black salt to suit your taste. You can honey/lemon to improve its taste. Dont add sugar.
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