People often ask how and where they can grow wheatgrass. I always advice people to grow wheatgrass indoors instead of outdoors. This is because indoors you can keep them in a very controlled environment wherein you keep the temperature just right at about 60deg Fahrenheit or about 20deg Celsius. You are able to monitor their water requirements and another often overseen practical reason to growing wheatgrass indoors is so that you don’t have to worry about animals feasting on your wheatgrass. Animals just love this stuff so beware of them. : )

As for the instructions to growing wheatgrass, just check my post on “Growing Wheatgrass – Guide to Growing Wheatgrass At Home.” It is essential information for anyone interested in growing wheatgrass themselves.

If you know already know how to grow wheatgrass, all you need to do is to remember the daily maintenance you have to do, like watering your wheat grass twice daily, making sure the temperature is right, and checking for good air circulation.

When all is said and done, if you’ve taken good care of them, you’ll quickly find yourselves with around 7 inch tall wheat grass that is ready for harvest.

If you really really want to learn everything there is about wheatgrass, you should check this wheatgrass video course.

Kidding aside, if you grow wheatgrass at home, you might have sometimes caught your dog, cat, rabbit, or other furry little critters nibbling or licking on the blades of the wheatgrass.

Aside from the reason that they love the smell (and probably the look) of wheatgrass, they eat it to help aid their digestion and also when they are sick. I have no idea, but their animal instinct must somehow be telling them “Wheatgrass is Healthy, Wheatgrass is Healthy, Wheatgrass is…” you get the point.

Like Kefir, good bacteria is needed for proper intestinal flora. And wheatgrass just so happens to be in large amounts of these good bacteria too. With these, we get many different health benefits from wheatgrass a lot of which are totally different from kefir.

Unlike us humans, animals really have good instincts. They already know when a certain type of food is healthy for them or not. Mother nature has taught them well.

Don’t wait until your dog starts to talk to tell you how good wheatgrass is for you. Take action today and feel the difference.

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One ounce of wheatgrass juice is equivalent to 2.5 pounds of the best and choicest vegetables.

Of course you can always choose to juice vegetables instead. All you have to do is to select from a ton of different vegetables to get a decent amount of nutrients that’s comparable to what you get from wheat grass, put it all in a juicer, then drink it.

Doesn’t sound so yummy?

It isn’t. That’s why wheatgrass is so darn popular. Pound for pound, buck for buck, second for second, it’s just the better choice.

Below are just some of the healthy goodness you’ll get from wheatgrass nutrition:

1. Over 20 Essential and Non-Essential Amino Acids

Wheatgrass in itself is almost a complete protein source.

2. Beta Carotene or Vitamin A

Compared to carrots, wheatgrass has twice the amount of beta-carotene in it.

3. B Vitamins

Wheat grass is a great source for B Vitamins, from B1 (Thiamine), B2 (Riboflavin), B3 (Niacinamide), B5 (Pantothenic Acid), B6 (Pyridoxine HCl), B12 (Cyanocobalamin)

4. Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Vitamin E and Vitamin K

Some more vitamins, wheatgrass is in abundance of.

5. Magnesium

Due to wheatgrass’ high concentration of chlorophyll, you get high amounts of magnesium that is also helpful to your body.

6. Other Minerals

Calcium, Iron, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc and Selenium

7. Fatty Acids and Enzymes

Not to be forgotten, wheatgrass contains essential fatty acids and enzymes that do all kind of wonderful things to your body.

8. Chlorophyll

And last but not the least, wheatgrass is high in chlorophyll, the essence of all plant life. Read more about wheatgrass chlorophyll here.

I hope you understand my enthusiasm with wheatgrass more now. And if you’re familiar with culturing kefir from real live kefir grains, growing wheatgrass, harvesting and then juicing it sounds like a lot of fun if you ask me.

First things first, chlorophyll, if you remember your biology 101, is the green colored substance in plants that allows photosynthesis to happen. In other words, chlorophyll enables plants to obtain energy from light.

It is essentially the lifeblood of plants and amazingly scientific research has shown that the molecular structure of both chlorophyll and hemoglobin (blood) are almost identical, with the exception of its center which is magnesium for chlorophyll and iron for hemoglobin.

So what does this all mean to us wheatgrass drinkers? It simply means more health benefits of wheatgrass!

Some of the known chlorophyll health benefits of wheatgrass are:

• Chlorophyll, anti-oxidants and cancer

Chlorophyll is just filled with anti-oxidants. And anti-oxidants are good at anti-aging and more importantly at inhibiting gene mutations or what is commonly known as cancer.

Since green vegetables contain a lot of chlorophyll, it is always recommended to have a healthy dose of green daily. Studies have shown that chlorophyll may be more effective in inhibiting cancer than Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin E.

• Chlorophyll and radiation

Apparently, scientific research has also proven that chlorophyll is also great at protecting you from radiation and x-rays. With so much “technology” surrounding us today (when was the last time you put a cellphone to your ear?), we need all the protection we can get.

• Chlorophyll and germs

Have you seen those movies where someone gets badly wounded and some guy quickly whips up a concoction of pounded leaf mush, puts it on the wound, and the wounded person is all better after a few scenes?

Surprisingly, there is much truth to this, as chlorophyll is great for wounds. Chlorophyll does not kill germs, but it does create an environment where in germs cannot multiply and grow. So putting chlorophyll on wounds allows your body to heal faster since germs are kept at bay.

Some more known chlorophyll health benefits that you can get from wheatgrass

• Used by dentists and physicians to treat and control mouth infections and mouth diseases
• Treats acute sinusitis, vaginal infections and chronic rectal lesions
• Speeds up healing in wounds
• Treats burns
• Treats ulcers
• Promotes bowel regularity
• Reduces flatulence

These are just some of the recorded benefits of chlorophyll. And if you’re not really fond of eating your greens, wheatgrass is a great source of chlorophyll.

One last thing, chlorophyll is 100% non-toxic whether ingested, injected or rubbed on to the surface, and the longer chlorophyll is introduced into your body, the more effective it is. This is contrary to how modern medicine works, where the more we take a certain drug, the less its effect will be.

So cut up your home grown wheatgrass now and drink to the benefits of wheatgrass chlorophyll!

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By drinking wheatgrass regularly we get healthier bodies and are sick less often, which leads to requiring less medicine. An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure after all.

Here are just some of the wheatgrass benefits you get from drinking wheatgrass and just a few of the reasons why we recommend drinking it (with kefir) a 101%.

Testimonials from actual wheat grass drinkers.

• “Drinking wheatgrass reduces your fatigue and gives you that extra boost of energy you need”

I was so stressed and tired working 80 hours a week! Drinking natural wheatgrass drink has made me more alert and definitely more energized. More than enough to get me through those long hours.

Compared to coffee, which only temporarily boosts you then makes you sleepy and super tired once it wears off, drinking freshly squeezed organic wheatgrass juice doesn’t seem to have that effect on me. And did I mention it’s a great way to start the day!

- Kelly Sullivan, Tampa, FL

• “Appetite suppression”

On a diet? Or simply watching your weight? Drinking wheatgrass is a great way to keep you away from the fridge. It’s loaded with so much nutrients, vitamins and energy that it’s a great way to keep your tummy satisfied meaning less temptations for you.

Yearly, I liquid fast for a week and I personally know how hard it is. Before, I kept giving up in the middle of the fast because my body couldn’t take it. When I started drinking wheat grass however, everything changed. Fasting was a breeze and I could do it for longer if I didn’t miss the taste of food so much! So if you are fasting or on a diet, then this is THE IDEAL drink for you.

- Debora Davenport, Caldwell, TX

• “Improved digestion, metabolism and fat-loss”

I learnt from my gym/health instructor that wheat grass is also full of enzymes. Now I know it sounds like a scary looking word, but it actually does your body good! Kind of like how probiotic kefir has tons of good and friendly bacteria in it). These enzymes in wheatgrass boosts the bodies metabolism and increases the rate at which it burns fat. My digestion also improved dramatically and it’s known to be a great addition to your diet and your diet and work out.

- Wesley McKenzie, Brooklyn, NY

• Below are some more health benefits of wheatgrass if you are looking for a kefir alternative

- It protects the body and boosts the immune system.
- It helps the body fight constipation and promote regular bowel discharge.
- It is great for the hair (read: Ann Wigmore’s story of how her hair returned to it’s original color of brown from greyish white. All thanks to wheatgrass.)
- Drinking wheat grass calms the nervous system.
- It is effective in treating acne and acne scars, rashes and it definitely will improve your complexion.

Tip: Like protein shakes, which your body absorbs faster than eating steak, drinking wheatgrass will give you the absolute maximum absorption for your body because it’s in liquid form. But remember to consume it within 20 minutes after you juice it to get the best results.

• If you grow wheatgrass at home

You can also get fresh oxygen and all the wonders it provides from the sprouting wheatgrass. It is a plant after all. Put it in the living room or near the window. Your pets will love wheatgrass too.

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Here is the second set of neat and exciting facts on wheatgrass and wheatgrass seeds:

1. You can buy wheatgrass juice for $3-5 a day in juice bars.

2. You can buy a tray of wheatgrass from a farmer’s market – $15-25 a tray.

3. You can grow your own wheatgrass at home – for less than $2.00 a tray. Making 2-8 cents per shot.

4. One shot of wheatgrass juice is a very potent detoxifier. One shot is pretty much all you need for a single day.

5. You can keep the cut grass in the fridge for about a week so you can juice them throughout the week.

6. Everyone knows how healthy wheat breads and other “wheat” baked pastry alternatives are. Wheatgrass is simply the precursor to this. At this stage of its growth, the grass is considered a vegetable and is safe for people with allergies to wheat.

7. If the weather is warm, it will grow faster. If the weather is colder, it will take a bit longer to grow.

8. If you cut the grass too early, it’s going to be really sweet but it will not be at the peak of it’s nutritional value

9. If you cut it too late, it will be bitter. And you will also lose some of it’s nutritional value.

10. Harvest the wheatgrass at the right time and you will get the best taste and nutritional value. Usually, the best height of the grass is 6-10 inches tall.

And there you have it. Since I’m still a student of this whole wheat grass phenomenon, I will keep posting on the things I learn about wheatgrass. Stay tuned!

Click here to easily learn how to grow your own wheatgrass at home.

If you don’t know what wheatgrass is for, read my posts on organic wheatgrass and wheatgrass seeds facts.

From my personal experience, if you know the right steps, growing and harvesting your own wheat grass is easy. You definitely don’t need a green thumb and it’s easy enough for even someone as lazy as me. It’s as easy as making kefir from kefir grains.

Here’s a step by step procedure that works for me… it should for you too.

Organics You will Need:

• Organic Wheatgrass Seeds
• Organic Soil and Fertilizer
• Peat Moss (optional)

You may have noticed I use the word organic most of the time. This is because I only recommend using organic wheat grass seeds. It tastes sweeter, contains the most vitamins and minerals, and more importantly it isn’t genetically modified in any way (GMO free or Non-GMO).

Tools You will Need:

• Plastic Gardening Tray
• Spray Bottle
• Scissors
• Shot Glass
• Wheatgrass Juicer (optional, highly recommended)
• Sprouter (optional, use this instead of the tray)

1. Pre-sprouting Organic Wheatgrass Seeds and preparing the Gardening Tray

Pre-sprouting is important if you want a good crop. It’s a little additional work compared to other methods but it’s definitely worth it.

• Pour just enough seeds to cover a layer of your gardening tray. Not too much overlapping.
• Rinse the seeds in clean water and drain them.
• Take out a bottle and soak them in cold water for about 10 hours.
• Drain the water and soak them again for another 10 hours.
• Again repeat by draining and soaking for the last 10 hours. It should start sprouting after this period.
• Layout the gardening tray with the paper towels so the holes are covered.
• Now take your organic soil, which should be moist, mix with peat moss if you want, and put a layer on the gardening tray. Don’t use artificial fertilizers.

2. Planting

• Now take your wheatgrass seeds, lay them over the organic soil in the tray. Making sure they don’t overlap each other.
• Gently press them into the soil.
• Place the gardening tray setup in a well ventilated place and make sure it is away from direct sunlight.

3. Watering

• Water twice daily using a spray bottle. Making sure you don’t water them too strongly.
• To be sure your soil doesn’t dry out, place a damp paper on top of the tray until the wheatgrass has grown about an inch in height.
• Whey they are an inch in height you can reduce watering them to once a day. But still making sure the soil is never dry.

This is where it gets a little tricky. Most of the problems I’ve heard of wheat grass seeds not growing has to do with the amount of watering they get. If you’re new to the whole wheat grass thing,a general rule of thumb is the soil should never be dry, but always damp.

Over watering is also pretty common. You want the soil to be damp and moist, not flooded. So the moment you see water not being absorbed by the soil, you’ve over watered.

4. Harvesting And Juicing Your Wheatgrass

Before you go on harvesting your wheat grass, it is important to know that once you cut and harvest them, you have to juice and drink the wheat grass within 20 minutes to get the optimal nutrition, vitamins and minerals, chlorophyll and enzymes. If you don’t, all the above starts to die off.

• Around day 8 to day 10, your wheatgrass should be about 6-7 inches tall. If it is, they’re now ready for harvesting.
• Take your scissors and cut right above the seeds. You need to cut a handful of them to make a shot.
• TIP - Spotting moulds on the soil? Don’t worry about it, just cut above it.
• Take your wheat grass juicer (which you can get from wheatgrass kits – it’s the banner below) and start juicing!

Don’t use grinders or blenders to juice the wheatgrass!
They will only oxidize the chlorophyll making the wheatgrass juice useless. If you don’t have a juicer, you can use the ever handy mortar and pestle.

• Chop the wheat grass
• Add a little water
• And grind it into a fine paste.
• Take out a clean muslin cloth and strain the juice in a cup.
• Keep doing this until the grass turns white.
• Drink ONLY an ounce a day. That’s all you really need. It’s that potent.

And there you have it. A step by step process on how to grow, plant, water, harvest and juice your very own wheat grass. It might seem a little daunting at first, but after you’ve done it a few times it gets easier. And you’ll see how growing your own can save you a lot of money in the long run.

And lastly, keep drinking this stuff daily, (along with kefir of course) and you’ll start to see the health benefits everyone is talking about.

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Kefir is one such example of this. Wheatgrass is another.

I’ve just recently started with wheatgrass but so far, I’d like to share with you some of the known facts about the wonders of wheatgrass:

1. When wheat grass seeds are planted and sprouts, these young grass blades are what we call wheatgrass.

2. You can juice them and make 1 ounce shots which is pretty much all you need for your daily dose.

3. You can even chew them directly.

4. You can chew wheatgrass or even use them directly on wounds or cuts… just like in the movies!

5. Organic Wheatgrass has so many different health benefits.  And it is because of this, wheatgrass therapies are happening around the world. Many of its benefits are similar to that of kefir, none is better than the other. But together they can really clean your body up! Good things come to those who eat and live natural!

6. Ann Wigmore is one of the leading pioneers of wheatgrass. In her book, she explains clearly many of the personally tried and tested benefits of wheatgrass. One her more eye popping experiences with this stuff was when her hair turned from being a dullish gray into her orignal vibrant brown colored hair!

7. Wheatgrass is popularly considered nature’s best herbal medicine and health supplement.

8. Celebrities like the stunning and beautiful Angelina Jolie is known to drink wheatgrass juice.

9. Wheatgrass seeds can last up to 3 years on the shelf.

10. Many juice bars now offer freshly squeezed wheatgrass in their menus.

I hope you enjoyed these 10 facts on wheatgrass, but know, there are tons more of cool and exciting facts to wheatgrass. More facts on part two of Wheatgrass and Wheatgrass Seeds Facts.

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