Wheatgrass

In my great attempt to live a more healthy lifestyle, I felt I needed a garden of my own. 

Being that it's winter time, I read up on indoor container gardening. I've planted quite a selection of veggies. There are a lot of positives to growing plants indoors. No bugs or animals to eat them, climate control, doesn't matter what the season and of course, you can be sure they are organic!

Here is a picture of my wheatgrass on day 7 from planting.

Benefits of Wheatgrass

 Increases red blood cells and lowers blood pressure

Stimulates metabolism and detoxifies the body

Stimulates the thyroid, correcting obesity and indigestion

Can relieve internal pains and protect the body from carcinogens

Can relieve sunburned skin and act as a disinfectant

When rubbed on scalp, before shampooing, can help itchy, scaly scalp

Soothes cuts, burns, rashes, poison ivy, boils, athletes foot, insect bites, ect.

Gargling it sweetens breath and tightens gums

Promotes clearer thinking

Restores fertility

Rejuvenates aging cells, slowing down the aging process and tightens loose, saggy skin

ALL GREAT REASONS TO USE WHEATGRASS!

When wheatgrass is about 6-8 inches, you run it through a wheatgrass juicer. Mine is about 4 inches here.

Using a juicer designed to press is the ideal way to obtain the juice. Using a blender, food processor or heavy duty juicer can result in oxidation of the enzymes which decreases the nutrients.

 Just 1 oz of wheatgrass juice contains the nutrients of 2.5-3lbs of vegetables!

It can be consumed as a shot, by itself or mixed in with other juices.

For some, wheatgrass may not be tolerable to drink alone so mixing would be ideal. 

(Suggestion: Pineapple Wheatgrass)

I bought my ORGANIC hydroponic (soil free) wheatgrass kit on Amazon.com
(I use Amazon for just about everything)

Cocotek kit included 

5lbs of  Certified Organic Wheatgrass seed, 5 Organic Cocotek mats, 5 trays,
Trace Minerals Azomite and Info Book.

I bought a manual powered juicer for about $45 (the electric ones range from $150-$900!)

I am happy with the manual one because it is easy to use and can really juice anything.

 I am beyond excited for my wheatgrass to mature so I can begin juicing!

Serving size:
Babies and Toddlers - 1/2 oz.
Kids and Tweens - 1 oz.
Adults under 40 - 1-2 oz.
Adults over 40 - 2-4 oz