Getting Children to Eat Vegetables – is Wheatgrass a Viable Alternative?

 


One shot of wheatgrass claims to be the same as eating a kilo of vegetables! 

It isn't always easy getting your children to eat healthily but this is a great recipe to really ensure your children are getting a fantastic source of vitamins and minerals in one simple shake. If they are quite fussy then add more apples and pineapple to make it sweeter!

Most mornings I make a delicious juice/smoothie for the whole family.  The measurements aren't exact as I am making it up for 4 people.  Just experiment and see what works for you but this is a rough guideline to the ingredients.


I usually use about 4 apples, 1/4 pineapple, half cucumber, 1 stick of celery, 1 or 2 peeled limes and a good couple of handfuls of spinach. 


 I juice all this together, making sure the spinach is between the apples, otherwise it doesn't juice very well.  I then put the juice in my blender with an avocado and 4 cubes of wheatgrass.  It tastes absolutely delicious and creamy and there is no way my children would ever eat all this on a plate! I alternate this juice with a banana smoothie and a selection of berries so they don't get too bored!


Whether you are looking to undertake a formal cleanse, or simply trying to add more nutrition to your diet, these reasons alone are enough to consider adding wheatgrass to your daily lifestyle.

What is Wheatgrass?


Wheatgrass is one of the richest natural sources of vitamins A, D, E and K, and the complete B complex. Wheatgrass is also a natural source of Laetrile (Vitamin B-17), well known for its anticancer properties. 

Wheatgrass is the richest source of chlorophyll in all the plant kingdom. Chlorophyll is the "blood" of plants, with a molecular structure very similar to that of the haemoglobin molecule in human blood. 


Wheatgrass contains many carotenoids, which are found in red, green and yellow pigmented fruits and vegetables. Carotenoids act as scavengers against harmful molecules flowing naturally through the body, or toxins inhaled from cigarette smoke, air pollution and other sources.

Where to buy it?
Frozen Wheatgrass
You could also try Mega Greens
You can also grow your own wheatgrass but you will then need a special juicer so frozen is simple and convenient.  Based on average usage of 30 mls per day (2 cubes) the 112 cube pack (£62.50) will last one person for up to 2 months.  So this is about £7.80 per week.  Yes, it comes at a cost but try trading it for a cappuccino, a bottle of wine, meal out or take away and you're sorted!  You can't put a price on health! It's easy to use, just add frozen to blender or just defrost, stir and drink! 

What it will do for you

Drinking wheatgrass juice and other green sprouted juices helps your body to build red blood cells which carry oxygen to every cell.

Chlorophyll helps to wash drug deposits from the body, purifies the blood and organs and counteracts toxins. Wheatgrass helps to remove toxic heavy metals (lead, mercury, aluminium) that have become stored in the tissues.

Wheatgrass juice helps to increase the enzyme levels in our cells, aiding in rejuvenation of the body.

Wheatgrass - is one of the most direct and concentrated forms of the sun's energy. When wheatgrass is made into juice, it is the optimum energiser. Nutritionally, 1 shot of wheatgrass juice is equivalent to 1 kilo of fresh vegetables and contains 103 vitamins and minerals, and thousands of phytonutrients. The juice made from wheatgrass is 70% chlorophyll and is very high in vitamins A, B-complex, C, E and K. It cleanses, purifies and feeds the body by oxygenating the white blood cells, which in turn boosts the immune system. It is also beneficial for people who wish to lose weight or cleanse their bodies. One shot of wheatgrass juice a day makes you feel great in every way.

What's so great about wheatgrass juice?