Wheatgrass

[Guest guest]

cctux - do you have a name?

 

I put the wheatgrass dirt in my compost pile and use the tray for seedlings

for my garden or give them away. I'm on FreeCycle.com and I'm telling you

people will take anything off your hands if it's called " free " ! Amazing.

 

Shari

[Guest guest]

I have no experience with growing wheatgrass, but it would seem to me

that just like any grass, it needs water and sunlight to grow.

 

I have tried the cellfood in the past. I got results from the first

bottle, then no effect after that, so I stopped using it. The advice I

would give is to try it out and see if you get any results.

 

Ron

 

RawSeattle , " cctux " <cctux@m...> wrote:

>

> Hi team!

>

> I have been juicing a lot of wheatgrass lately with my new SoloStar

II

> juicer. It works great!!! I am not having much luck regrowing the cut

> grass though. I was told not to bother because it grows out more

> bitter than the original grass.

>

> Any ideas about this? I hate to throw the containers out if I can

> regrow good grass. I do not have a green thumb, but I do have a

> willing heart!

>

> Also, does anyone have an opinion about a product called Cellfood. I

> know it is not a " raw " food, but just wondering if anyone has any

> input. Thanks and have a happy Spring.

[Guest guest]

I can't speak to the fact that the wheatgrass has recently started upsetting

your stomach, though I have encountered it with some students here at the

institute.

 

I can however make a recommendation: take a break from ingesting the

wheatgrass and try using the wheatgrass topically on your skin for a while.

Take the same 8 oz. into the shower. Start by dripping into your scalp and

massage it in. As drops begin to run out of your hair, massage them into

your skin. Drop small drops of wheatgrass and massage it in all over skin.

With practice, you will be able to get all 8 oz. to cover your whole skin

without spilling a drop onto the shower floor. After you have completely

coated yourself in a film of wheatgrass, just shower it off.

 

I think that you will find that you will feel many of the same positive

results of wheatgrass without the stomach discomfort. Our skin is our single

largest organ of elimination. This technique will definitely aid your

detoxification without upsetting the stomach.

 

I hope that helps and remember to always listen to what your body is trying

to tell you.

 

All the best,

Tom

 

***********************************************************

 

Tom Spontelli

Instructor

Ann Wigmore Natural Health Institute

 

Aguada PR 00602 USA

 

www.AnnWigmore.org

 

Two week Living Foods Lifestyle Certification Program on tropical beach at

one of the world's most respected Lifing Foods Institutes.

 

***********************************************************

[Guest guest]

At Fri, 23 Jun 2006 it looks like melanieburtis composed:

 

> Hello -

>

> When I first went raw (Jan/Feb part-time, full-time in May), I did a

> lot of juicing and learned to grow my own wheatgrass. I actually

> liked the taste of the fresh wheatgrass. I would drink 8oz first

> thing in the morning on an empty stomach, and the only thing that

> kept me from drinking more was that it took so long to grow and

> sources where I live (in Idaho) are very limited for WG.

 

I have been growing my own for some time now and " never " have I

drank that much at any one time.

 

2oz in the morning is more than sufficient. Sometimes people will

drink more in the afternoon.

 

http://wiliweld.com/farm/

 

--

Bill Schoolcraft || http://wiliweld.com

<>

" To be unhappy over what one lacks is to

waste what one already possesses. "

[Guest guest]

I am trying to debate the merits in wheatgrass b/c we have a new smoothie place

in town, Squeeze, and I saw this as an added shot on the menu and wondered IF

it'd be good for me. This is what I found:

 

Wheatgrass juice contains complete protein; it is suitable for those who are

gluten-free because gluten, the protein element in the grain, is converted to

amino acids during sprouting. A common misunderstanding is that to supply our

bodies with protein we must eat protein. This is not so, amino acids are the

building blocks of the proteins our bodies use. If we eat protein in the form of

grains, pulses, [fish or meat], our bodies must break down these proteins into

amino acids in order to digest them, and then reconstitute these into the

required proteins. Thus it is easier to provide our bodies with the right range

of amino acids to produce the protein we need and cut out the taxing process of

breaking down protein we consume, especially if that protein has been damaged by

cooking. Wheatgrass juice is a very good provider of the proteins required for

cell regeneration and is renowned for it's healing properties.

 

Anyone have any problems with wheatgrass I am wondering?? It doe sound

intriguing!

 

Karen

 

 

[Guest guest]

I was curious about trying wheat grass as I learned quite a bit about the

health benefits of it when I was studying holistic health. The one thing I

never got a straight answer on is whether or not it is true wheat as I am

allergic (true allergy) to wheat as well. I won't try it because I don't

want to take the risk of getting sick!

 

I know many people get sick on wheat grass as well. One woman claimed it was

like when a dog eats grass and vomits. She believed it was making her vomit

the toxins out of her body. I personally don't believe that and I know

personally the damage that excessive vomiting can cause. If you have a

sensitive stomach or other food allergies/sensitivities, especially a true

allergy to wheat, be careful experimenting with this and all the latest

Hollywood fads. As beneficial as many natural products are, moderation is

key and common sense should be exercised! Acid or alkaline forming status

should be known, and blood type plays a key role in how much one can handle

of certain foods. For example, typo O can handle more acid forming foods and

functions better with a slightly acid blood, whereas type A needs to be more

alkaline to function properly.

 

I'm not trying to lecture or discourage trying or using anything, as I do

know there are many health benefits. I'm just concerned that people are not

getting all the facts about everything and overusing products that in excess

can actually be harmful to them. Acai, pomegranate and all those super foods

have been around forever! My mother use to buy pomegranates for a nickle

when she was a little kid over 40 years ago! None of these things are new

and just because they have health benefits doesn't mean they should be

overindulged in or even that they are right for everybody.

 

So try stuff, see if you like it and if it works for you, keep using it in

moderation. If it makes you sick or you don't like it for some reason, don't

use it. Just because there's a million articles and books on how good

something is for you, doesn't mean you have to endure something that makes

you sick or that you don't like!

 

Also, I highly recommend discussing with a knowledgeable holistic health

practitioner or nutritionist, someone aware of food allergies, celiac, and

the vegan diet/lifestyle (if you are vegan), as well as acid/alkaline

balance. Since we all have food issues and most here are vegan, there are

dietary problems we may not even be aware of or fully understand. It's good

to work out a diet and/or menu plan with someone knowledgeable who can

answer most if not all of your questions about supplements and the proper

use of them.

 

Good luck!

 

On Sun, Jan 4, 2009 at 12:43 AM, Karen Fielder

<karenandbrandonwrote:

 

> I am trying to debate the merits in wheatgrass b/c we have a new

> smoothie place in town, Squeeze, and I saw this as an added shot on the menu

> and wondered IF it'd be good for me. This is what I found:

>

> Wheatgrass juice contains complete protein; it is suitable for those who

> are gluten-free because gluten, the protein element in the grain, is

> converted to amino acids during sprouting. A common misunderstanding is that

> to supply our bodies with protein we must eat protein. This is not so, amino

> acids are the building blocks of the proteins our bodies use. If we eat

> protein in the form of grains, pulses, [fish or meat], our bodies must break

> down these proteins into amino acids in order to digest them, and then

> reconstitute these into the required proteins. Thus it is easier to provide

> our bodies with the right range of amino acids to produce the protein we

> need and cut out the taxing process of breaking down protein we consume,

> especially if that protein has been damaged by cooking. Wheatgrass juice is

> a very good provider of the proteins required for cell regeneration and is

> renowned for it's healing properties.

>

> Anyone have any problems with wheatgrass I am wondering?? It doe sound

> intriguing!

>

> Karen

>

>

[Guest guest]

Check out " Hippocrates " on the web--a healing center in Fla--

wheatgrass is the centerpiece of their program. It's great for you!

 

Sierra

 

, " Karen Fielder "

<karenandbrandon wrote:

>

> I am trying to debate the merits in wheatgrass b/c we have a new

smoothie place in town, Squeeze, and I saw this as an added shot on

the menu and wondered IF it'd be good for me. This is what I found:

>

> Wheatgrass juice contains complete protein; it is suitable for

those who are gluten-free because gluten, the protein element in the

grain, is converted to amino acids during sprouting. A common

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

misunderstanding is that to supply our bodies with protein we must

eat protein. This is not so, amino acids are the building blocks of

the proteins our bodies use. If we eat protein in the form of grains,

pulses, [fish or meat], our bodies must break down these proteins

into amino acids in order to digest them, and then reconstitute these

into the required proteins. Thus it is easier to provide our bodies

with the right range of amino acids to produce the protein we need

and cut out the taxing process of breaking down protein we consume,

especially if that protein has been damaged by cooking. Wheatgrass

juice is a very good provider of the proteins required for cell

regeneration and is renowned for it's healing properties.

>

> Anyone have any problems with wheatgrass I am wondering?? It doe

sound intriguing!

>

> Karen

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Karen;

 

Its good that you are questioning the safety of wheatgrass juice as I believe

there are potential concerns.

 

Apparently, grass is techniquely gf because the gliadin fraction that causes the

problem is part of the grain's mechanism for storage during dormancy. However,

with commercially prepared wheatgrass juice, there is a very real risk of

cross-contamination. Wheatgrass is produced by sprouting wheat grain in trays

of soil. When it is harvested, the wheatgrass is snipped off it's roots close

to the soil. Some of the roots may be pulled up with the seed still attached

unless the person doing the harvesting is vigilant. Roots and kernels going

through the juicing process with the grass is a source of gluten contamination.

 

Regarding amino acids and proteins: Basically, we get amino acids (combined in

chains we call proteins) from all whole foods. Chewing begins breaking the

chains apart and digestive enzymes further break apart those chains. Cooking

alters protein chains in a process called denaturing, so that the enzymes may

not break them apart properly. This is one of the advantages of raw foods.

While wheatgrass juice offers the raw advantage, we can get that same advantage

from any fresh fruit and vegetable.

 

While juicing can be helpful when a person can't chew, it strips the food of the

fibre we need for a healthy digestive system. Juice also enters our blood

stream fast than a whole food, resulting in a rapid rise of blood sugar and an

equally rapid drop. In addition to providing fibre, one of the advantages of

whole foods is that they raise blood sugar slowly and to less of a peak,

resulting in a more even supply of energy to our brains and body cells.

 

If you decide to try wheatgrass, I would suggest that you grow your own to

ensure you are getting uncontaminated grass. You can get special juicers to

extract the fluid from the grass but simply chewing the grass works. You can

then choose whether to swallow the fibre with the juice or spit it out. As this

point in the discussion, we need to look at the digestive system of animals that

normally eat grass: many major differences from ours!

 

Overall, my personal take on wheatgrass is that its a risky and inefficient fuel

for human beings. In my opinion, we can more enjoyably, easily, cheaply and

safely get the advantages of what it offers from eating a fresh green salad.

Again, my apologies if this seems to be pooping your party. I hope it assists

your debate on this matter.

 

Deborah

 

 

 

I am trying to debate the merits in wheatgrass b/c we have a new smoothie

place in town, Squeeze, and I saw this as an added shot on the menu and wondered

IF it'd be good for me. This is what I found:

 

Wheatgrass juice contains complete protein; it is suitable for those who are

gluten-free because gluten, the protein element in the grain, is converted to

amino acids during sprouting. A common misunderstanding is that to supply our

bodies with protein we must eat protein. This is not so, amino acids are the

building blocks of the proteins our bodies use. If we eat protein in the form of

grains, pulses, [fish or meat], our bodies must break down these proteins into

amino acids in order to digest them, and then reconstitute these into the

required proteins. Thus it is easier to provide our bodies with the right range

of amino acids to produce the protein we need and cut out the taxing process of

breaking down protein we consume, especially if that protein has been damaged by

cooking. Wheatgrass juice is a very good provider of the proteins required for

cell regeneration and is renowned for it's healing properties.

 

Anyone have any problems with wheatgrass I am wondering?? It doe sound

intriguing!

 

Karen

.

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Wheatgrass affects me the same as wheat does, with a gluten reaction. I

have to avoid it.

 

Barrie

 

 

, " Karen Fielder "

<karenandbrandon wrote:

>

> Anyone have any problems with wheatgrass I am wondering?? It doe

sound intriguing!

>

> Karen

>

>

[Guest guest]

I wonder if having celiac disease throws off some of thse popular

theories. I have Type O blood and cannot tolerate acid-forming foods

at all. I have to eat an extremely alkaline diet.

 

Barrie

 

 

, " Jae Jones "

<recyclednew wrote:

>

As beneficial as many natural products are, moderation is

> key and common sense should be exercised! Acid or alkaline forming

status

> should be known, and blood type plays a key role in how much one

can handle

> of certain foods. For example, typo O can handle more acid forming

foods and

> functions better with a slightly acid blood, whereas type A needs

to be more

> alkaline to function properly.

[Guest guest]

Yes, thank you. Many others have leaned me towards the opinion that it may be

too risky so I will not do it at this time.

 

Karen

 

 

Deborah Pageau

Sunday, January 04, 2009 2:17 PM

 

Re: Wheatgrass

 

 

Hi Karen;

 

Its good that you are questioning the safety of wheatgrass juice as I believe

there are potential concerns.

 

Apparently, grass is techniquely gf because the gliadin fraction that causes the

problem is part of the grain's mechanism for storage during dormancy. However,

with commercially prepared wheatgrass juice, there is a very real risk of

cross-contamination. Wheatgrass is produced by sprouting wheat grain in trays of

soil. When it is harvested, the wheatgrass is snipped off it's roots close to

the soil. Some of the roots may be pulled up with the seed still attached unless

the person doing the harvesting is vigilant. Roots and kernels going through the

juicing process with the grass is a source of gluten contamination.

 

Regarding amino acids and proteins: Basically, we get amino acids (combined in

chains we call proteins) from all whole foods. Chewing begins breaking the

chains apart and digestive enzymes further break apart those chains. Cooking

alters protein chains in a process called denaturing, so that the enzymes may

not break them apart properly. This is one of the advantages of raw foods. While

wheatgrass juice offers the raw advantage, we can get that same advantage from

any fresh fruit and vegetable.

 

While juicing can be helpful when a person can't chew, it strips the food of the

fibre we need for a healthy digestive system. Juice also enters our blood stream

fast than a whole food, resulting in a rapid rise of blood sugar and an equally

rapid drop. In addition to providing fibre, one of the advantages of whole foods

is that they raise blood sugar slowly and to less of a peak, resulting in a more

even supply of energy to our brains and body cells.

 

If you decide to try wheatgrass, I would suggest that you grow your own to

ensure you are getting uncontaminated grass. You can get special juicers to

extract the fluid from the grass but simply chewing the grass works. You can

then choose whether to swallow the fibre with the juice or spit it out. As this

point in the discussion, we need to look at the digestive system of animals that

normally eat grass: many major differences from ours!

 

Overall, my personal take on wheatgrass is that its a risky and inefficient fuel

for human beings. In my opinion, we can more enjoyably, easily, cheaply and

safely get the advantages of what it offers from eating a fresh green salad.

Again, my apologies if this seems to be pooping your party. I hope it assists

your debate on this matter.

 

Deborah

 

I am trying to debate the merits in wheatgrass b/c we have a new smoothie place

in town, Squeeze, and I saw this as an added shot on the menu and wondered IF

it'd be good for me. This is what I found:

 

Wheatgrass juice contains complete protein; it is suitable for those who are

gluten-free because gluten, the protein element in the grain, is converted to

amino acids during sprouting. A common misunderstanding is that to supply our

bodies with protein we must eat protein. This is not so, amino acids are the

building blocks of the proteins our bodies use. If we eat protein in the form of

grains, pulses, [fish or meat], our bodies must break down these proteins into

amino acids in order to digest them, and then reconstitute these into the

required proteins. Thus it is easier to provide our bodies with the right range

of amino acids to produce the protein we need and cut out the taxing process of

breaking down protein we consume, especially if that protein has been damaged by

cooking. Wheatgrass juice is a very good provider of the proteins required for

cell regeneration and is renowned for it's healing properties.

 

Anyone have any problems with wheatgrass I am wondering?? It doe sound

intriguing!

 

Karen

..

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Oh no! I hate it when some say no and some say yes.. I will tell you this I've

gotten far more responses from people who say there could be CC issues so I may

tend to go with that philosophy!

 

I do thank you for your time in responding!

 

Karen

 

 

 

snowdrift52003

Sunday, January 04, 2009 12:21 PM

 

Re: Wheatgrass

 

 

Check out " Hippocrates " on the web--a healing center in Fla--

wheatgrass is the centerpiece of their program. It's great for you!

 

Sierra

 

, " Karen Fielder "

<karenandbrandon wrote:

>

> I am trying to debate the merits in wheatgrass b/c we have a new

smoothie place in town, Squeeze, and I saw this as an added shot on

the menu and wondered IF it'd be good for me. This is what I found:

>

> Wheatgrass juice contains complete protein; it is suitable for

those who are gluten-free because gluten, the protein element in the

grain, is converted to amino acids during sprouting. A common

 

misunderstanding is that to supply our bodies with protein we must

eat protein. This is not so, amino acids are the building blocks of

the proteins our bodies use. If we eat protein in the form of grains,

pulses, [fish or meat], our bodies must break down these proteins

into amino acids in order to digest them, and then reconstitute these

into the required proteins. Thus it is easier to provide our bodies

with the right range of amino acids to produce the protein we need

and cut out the taxing process of breaking down protein we consume,

especially if that protein has been damaged by cooking. Wheatgrass

juice is a very good provider of the proteins required for cell

regeneration and is renowned for it's healing properties.

>

> Anyone have any problems with wheatgrass I am wondering?? It doe

sound intriguing!

>

> Karen

>

>

[Guest guest]

To give due credit, the Hippocrates Center and other such resorts can do a LOT

of good, no question. The thing to take into account though, is that they offer

a lot more than just wheatgrass! Most such resorts feed guests fresh fruits and

vegetables, promote therapeutic fasting, offer exercise programs, help people

quit smoking, offer information and help developing good sleep habits, provide

relaxation and fresh air, positive attitude, etc. It's hard to say how much of

the benefit gained from such a place is due to wheatgrass juice alone.

 

Deborah

 

 

 

 

Oh no! I hate it when some say no and some say yes.. I will tell you this I've

gotten far more responses from people who say there could be CC issues so I may

tend to go with that philosophy!

 

I do thank you for your time in responding!

 

Karen

 

snowdrift52003

Sunday, January 04, 2009 12:21 PM

Re: Wheatgrass

 

Check out " Hippocrates " on the web--a healing center in Fla--

wheatgrass is the centerpiece of their program. It's great for you!

 

Sierra

.

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Wheatgrass can be hard to grow correctly especially if you are quite busy.

BUT You can also order wheatgrass in trays (yes in the dirt) or in bags (cut

and put in bag 6 or 8 oz bag) from your health food store. Then you either

can snip off some or remove from the bag to use while juicing. Then you

know exactly what is going in your juice.

**************New year...new news. Be the first to know what is making

headlines. (http://www.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000026)

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hi here is articles about wheat grass, I dont beleive it myself cause im deadly

allergic to wheat and it says i should be able to eat it i almost died eatin

some. everyone is differnt and has differnt reasons for limiting wheat products.

but here is the articles.

Wheatgrass refers to the young grass of the common wheat plant, Triticum

aestivum, that is freshly juiced or dried into powder for animal and human

consumption. Both provide chlorophyll, amino acids, minerals, vitamins, and

enzymes. Claims about wheatgrass's health benefits range from providing

supplemental nutrition to having unique curative properties. Some consumers grow

and juice wheatgrass in their homes. It is often available in juice bars alone,

or in mixed fruit and/or vegetable drinks. It is also available in many health

food stores as fresh produce, tablets, frozen juice and powder.

Allergies

Wheat Allergies and Pines Wheat Grass

People who are allergic to wheat and wheat products are usually reacting to

gluten, a sticky protein found in the grains of wheat, barley and rye. Wheat

grass contains no gluten. In fact, the nutrient composition of wheat grass is

quite different from that of any grain.

Wheat grass is simply the young wheat plant. At this stage of its growth, the

green leafy plant has the look, taste, and nutrient profile of other leafy green

vegetables (spinach, kale, chard, etc.). As the plant approaches the jointing

stage (in the early spring for winter wheat), these nutrients reach their peak

levels. Pines harvests the grass at this special, once-a-year time and carefully

dries and bottles it to provide these important nutrients to everyone.

Eliminating Toxins with Fiber

Allergies are immune reactions to things which most of us can tolerate. It is

important that people with allergies take measures to eliminate toxic irritants

from their internal and external environments. This means they must take care to

insure the highest possible level of intestinal regularity (to eliminate

digestive wastes), and immune health (to eliminate foreign and diseased elements

from the blood and tissues).

Pines Wheat Grass contains a large quantity of vegetable fiber (twice the fiber

of bran), and is used by many to normalize colon health. It is a particularly

rich source of chlorophyll, the " green blood " of plants, which is structurally

similar to blood hemoglobin. Chlorophyll has traditionally been valued for its

wound healing, antiseptic and cleansing properties. Research has shown it to be

detoxifying and deodorizing. The nutrients found in wheat grass may be

especially beneficial for those with an overtaxed immune system, especially if

the weakened immune system is due to a diet lacking in deep green, leafy

vegetables.

Antioxidants and More!

Wheat grass is one of the best food sources of beta-carotene, which is converted

by the body to Vitamin A. Though synthetic Vitamin A has some questions swirling

around it, natural beta-carotene is non-toxic. As an antioxidant, it is thought

to protect the body against some types of cancer and is beneficial to the immune

system. Wheat grass is also a source of iron, folic acid, and Vitamin B-12, all

necessary for healthy red blood cells and immunity. It also contains over 20%

vegetable protein, as well as Vitamin C and a variety of trace minerals - all of

which are vital to immune health.

In summary, almost everyone who is allergic to wheat can safely take Pines Wheat

Grass. In fact, those with allergy problems may find it helpful and convenient

to take Pines Wheat Grass to increase the level of green vegetable nutrients and

fiber in their diets.

 

GOD LOVES YOU & IS ALWAYS WITH YOU,

CAROLYN MALONE

TUPPERWARE CONSULTANT

www.my.tupperware.com/carolynmalone

 

 

--- On Mon, 1/5/09, not2mild <not2mild wrote:

 

not2mild <not2mild

Re: Re: Wheatgrass

 

Monday, January 5, 2009, 11:28 AM

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wheatgrass can be hard to grow correctly especially if you are quite busy.

BUT You can also order wheatgrass in trays (yes in the dirt) or in bags (cut

and put in bag 6 or 8 oz bag) from your health food store. Then you either

can snip off some or remove from the bag to use while juicing. Then you

know exactly what is going in your juice.

************ **New year...new news. Be the first to know what is making

headlines. (http://www.aol. com/?ncid= emlcntaolcom0000 0026)