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.

Dehydrated cereal grass has been a popular food supplement since the 1930's. Before synthetic vitamin supplements were available people took cereal grass tablets. Doctors gave cereal grass tablets to patients with nutrient deficiencies or for specific conditions. See similar questions...

Yes. Wheatgrass/Green Barley are a concentrated source of many nutrients, especially beta-carotene, calcium, iron, vitamin K, protein, vitamin C, vitamin B12, folic acid, vitamin B6 and other trace nutrients. See similar questions...

In the early 1920's, the similarity between haemoglobin and chlorophyll was demonstrated. Haemoglobin is the substance in the blood which is responsible for carrying oxygen. Many of the components, which build and sustain the essential elements in the blood, are also found in foods high in chlorophyll. A relationship exists between the process of respiration in humans and animals, and the process of photosynthesis in plants. See similar questions...

No you don't need to eat them every day. Most people who recognise the nutritional value of these green foods do eat them on a daily basis. This choice to eat wheatgrass/green barley is no different from the choice to eat fruit and vegetables every day for good health. Almost certainly YES. Blood circulation is increased, so too is the body's metabolism which results in the body burning off excess fat. See similar questions...

Unfortunately, commercially produced fruit and vegetables are grown using pesticides, fungicides, insecticides and artificial fertilisers. The soil they are grown in are often mineral deficient. See similar questions...

The "green" is from chlorophyll. Barley grass has one of the highest, natural, rich chlorophyll contents of all the green vegetables. In fact, Barley Grass has 66 times more chlorophyll than spinach. See similar questions...

If desired. Barley Green provides all the whole food goodness you need provided you eat nutritious meals. Each individual should consider his or her own body and its needs and supplement accordingly. See similar questions...

No, BarleyGreen is mildly alkaline, which pH balances the acidic stomach juices. This can aid in settling the stomach. STRESS RELIEF PILLS - SUPREME GREENS & BARLEY GREEN - ENZYTE - ENHANCEMENT PILLS - ACAI - NATURAL CURES THEY DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW ABOUT See similar questions...

No, live nutrients are released when Barley Green is mixed with the proper liquids and should be taken no more than 20 minutes or so after preparation. When live nutrients are no longer protected either by fiber or by maltodextrin, they will begin to oxidize and "die." BarleyGreen should be taken immediately after preparation in order to receive the maximum amount of nutritional benefit. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

The nutritional profiles of NATURES GREENZ™ low temperature dried whole leaf powder and fresh juice are quite different, so any comparison is a rough estimate. Given that, roughly 1/2 teaspoon or 3-5 capsules will offer similar nutrition to fresh juice. However, there's much more to the story. Differences in soil conditions, growing time and environment lead to significant differences in nutritional content. See similar questions...

You can drink Barley Green anytime, but we suggest you take it alone so that your body can assimilate the full benefits of its properties quickly and easily without other foods being present to slow this process. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

For maximum effectiveness, take two (2) capsules with water 1 to 3 times daily with meals or snacks. As with all dietary supplements, consult your medical professional before using if you have an existing condition. See similar questions...