| We all know that we should improve our diets by | | | | excellent source of calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, |
| eating more fresh fruits and vegetables. We try and | | | | potassium, sodium, sulfur, cobalt and zinc. Essentially, |
| try, but with our own busy schedules and keeping up | | | | contains the nutrients of an entire meal in about 2 oz. |
| with the children's activities, more often than not, we | | | | of wheat grass. |
| opt for a "grab and go" meal. The problem with this | | | | Barley grass is a very strong antioxidant, which |
| kind of eating, though, is that these foods are very | | | | protects the body from free radical damage and |
| acidic, which upsets the PH levels in our body, | | | | enhances the immune system. It is very beneficial to |
| resulting in a of myriad health problems which include, | | | | those suffering from arthritis, asthma, obesity, |
| constipation, obesity, low energy levels, and even the | | | | anemia, constipation, hypertension, diabetes, heart |
| common cold. | | | | disease and kidney problems. The chlorophyll in barley |
| There is a simple solution to this problem. Add a | | | | grass is antibacterial which detoxifies the body. It will |
| healthy green drink into your daily diet. Green drinks | | | | also reduce fecal, urine and body odors. |
| can be made fresh by juicing fresh green vegetables, | | | | Alfalfa is loaded with vitamins and minerals needed to |
| sprouts, and grasses, such as wheat grass, barley | | | | maintain optimum health. It has over 300 nutrients |
| grass, alfalfa, broccoli, kale, spinach, etc. OK! I hear | | | | and phytonutrients. It is also a good source of fiber. |
| you! The time needed for shopping for fresh | | | | Alfalfa helps to lower cholesterol levels, improve |
| vegetables, the preparation time needed for juicing | | | | elimination and boost your energy levels. It is also a |
| the vegetables, the clean up... where's the solution to | | | | great blood purifier. |
| the time factor? | | | | Spirulina is a blue-green algae that delivers powerful |
| There are many green products available on the | | | | antioxidant support, potent joint health and much |
| market today. These products are made by slowly | | | | more. It is over 60% protein. Spirulina helps to break |
| dehydrating the greens, to preserve the nutrients in | | | | up and eliminate undigested food in the intestines, |
| them, then they are crushed to form the powder. | | | | which will improve your overall digestive process. |
| These can be purchased in powder form, or in pill or | | | | The easiest way to make your green drink is to use |
| capsule form. Using the powder to make a green | | | | a shakeable container. I have found that if you use a |
| drink is the most beneficial, because it is readily | | | | blender or some other form of of any kind, you are |
| absorbed into your system, with no lag time working | | | | going to get a lot of froth. You'll want to use a 12-16 |
| its way through the digestive system. This means | | | | oz. container. Fill it about half full with pure, cold |
| you will be hydrating your body with alkalizing | | | | water. Add your green powder, close and shake until |
| nutrients plus you will experience an almost immediate | | | | thoroughly mixed, then fill the container the rest of |
| boost in your energy level. | | | | the way to the top. If you don't particularly like the |
| The best green powders contain a variety of greens, | | | | taste of the green drink, try adding a little organic |
| which should include wheat grass, barley grass, alfalfa, | | | | apple juice. Strange as that may sound, the two go |
| and spirulina. | | | | very well together. |
| Wheat grass contains most of the vitamins and | | | | Try a green drink today... you will love what it does |
| minerals needed to sustain the human body. It is an | | | | for your body. |