You mentioned that most Native Americans are Type O. I was wondering (being a type O as well) about the use of corn, since many tribes have used that as a staple.

Wheatgrass is a type of grass that can be juiced and drunk straight (intense) or added to juice and smoothies. Wheatgrass that is certified organic produces very high concentrations of chlorophyll, enzymes and vitamins. Wheatgrass is a plant that has the nutrient profile similar to that of other leafy green vegetables and contains vitamins A, B complex, C and E, trace elements calcium, iron, magnesium and potassium, enzymes and amino acids.

Wheatgrass juice should be taken in small amounts throughout the day, always on an empty, or nearly empty stomach. In general, two to four ounces every day or every other day is sufficient.

The strong cellulose makes it too woody and fibrous for the long and complex intestines in humans. Grass eating animals have short intestines, and thus are able to chew and digest the grass.

Other vegetable extracts such as celery, parsley, and spinach mix well with wheat juice. For a complete list of recipes, please visit the RECIPE section of this website.

We recommend you start with 30mls of wheatgrass juice followed with a glass of water for the first few days. Once you are comfortable with this you can increase the amount up to 60mls, eg. 30mls twice a day. Wheatgrass has a strong cleansing effect and may make you nauseous if you start with too much. Experienced users may drink up to 230mls per day, and therapeutic doses for treating serious illness may require 230 – 900 mls per day.

We have never washed our wheatgrass before harvesting. Sprout’s wheatgrass is grown in a protected greenhouse and not only is it watered several times a day with fresh water, we never use any sprays that need washing off. Rrinsing the cut grass however may help clean off any mould that may have grown. (which is a common problem encountered when growing wheatgrass.)

It takes only about 15 minutes a day per person average to keep it all going well. BUT, like your houseplants, you can't just forget it. You have to do the work regularly. It is a regular job, like cleaning your teeth or doing your laundry. Fortunately, the extra energy it gives you will more than make up for the effort it takes.

Of course I can't know that. But to me, wheatgrass is a message to my body that I am prepared to do some work on my health. The energy gain and clearing out that wheatgrass brings give me the push to look more carefully at what passes my lips in the name of nourishment. To make a huge generalization, most of the food you can buy in the supermarket will make you sick. It is not real food at all.

In different forms, wheat has been used for thousands of years for it's nutrients and healing properties. In 1958, Dr Ann Wigmore did extensive research in to Wheatgrass, and since then, many claims have been made about it curing people of cancer etc. I believe their are web sites dedicated to Dr Wigmore's work, and the many testimonials made, you just need to browse for them.

These green grasses are very fibrous, you can't eat them straight off unless you're a cow. It is best to take them on an empty stomach perhaps half an hour before you eat or two hours after you eat. The three main ways to take them are : Powder Form - 1 to 2 teaspoons a day mixed in juice or water (cold or slightly warm)or sprinkled on your cereal. Fresh Juice - use a juicer to extract the juice from the grass.

Wheatgrass is harvested at the jointing stage before it turns into a grain. It is extremely rare for people with wheat allergies to react to the cereal in its grass stage.

It is safe for children to take wheat grass powder, use Young's Rule to work out the dosage. It is safe for babies to receive wheat grass from the mother via the breast milk.

There are so many things to think about when buying a wheatgrass juicer! If you just want to juice wheatgrass you may consider the best option as a Manual Juicer.

It is optional. Your wheatgrass will do better if it is in indirect sun and a fairly cool place. The hot sun of the summer will wilt your grass. 70-80 Degrees is the optimal temperature.