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About Wheatgrass
Wheatgrass is referred to by health food experts as
a green superfood as it has exceptional nutritional
properties. How was it discovered?
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Green juices were dubbed 'concentrated sunlight'
by Dr Bircher-Benner (1867-1939), a Swiss doctor
and pioneer of dietary health. He was convinced
that health care should be much more than just
medical treatments. In 1897, he founded a sanatorium
in Zürich where he practised therapies which included
a daily walk, bathing and sunbathing. He even
set up exercise equipment, a kind of a forerunner
of the fitness centres of today.
He famously invented muesli, and strongly advocated
the consumption of more fruit and vegetables,
which were traditionally regarded as foods for
the poor. Contrary to orthodox medical doctrines
of his time, Dr. Bircher continued to believe
in what he called "the food of sunlight",
meals based on natural raw ingredients. Green
juices were in at the start of the modern health
movemen!
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Dr Ann Wigmore began her pioneering healing work
with fresh wheatgrass over 30 years ago at the
Hippocrates Institute in Florida. Her colleagues
continue the work and many courageous testimonials
and success stories emanate from there, always
linked to greater self-knowledge, convincing us
that better health is about diet, often about
wheatgrass and juices, but always a story of personal
evolution. Read more at www.hippocratesinstitute.com.
Living food teachers around the world advocate
using wheatgrass as part of healing diets. For
more details go to www.livingfoods.com
and www.jillswyers.com.
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Why is fresh wheatgrass
so powerful?
As fresh wheatgrass is a complete food for many animals,
it is no surprise that is packed full of essential nutrients.
These include proteins in the form of amino acids, a
vast array of vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids,
and phytonutrients, ideal for those seeking maximum
cell vitality, which is a foundation for good health.
A shot of wheatgrass juice is like a single complete
supplement. It is a source of B vitamins, including
vitamin B12, folic acid, and also vitamins A, C, E.
Wheatgrass also contains minerals: calcium, magnesium,
phosphorus, potassium, zinc and selenium.
Wheatgrass juice has so many properties that we need
to take seriously in today's world, full of stress,
toxins and poor eating habits. The benefits of drinking
wheatgrass can be seen in many ways - increased
vitality, well-being and energy levels.
If you are interested to know more, we recommend you
read the book 'Wheatgrass: Nature's Finest Medicine'
by Steve Meyerowitz, which you can order from us direct.
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