Energize your Life ... naturally!

What special factor gives children and young people the ability to express themselves so vigorously? Experts tell us that answer lies in our enzyme make-up. Low enzyme levels are associated with chronic disease and old age. Nobel Prize winner, Dr. James B. Sumner, claims that the tired run-down 'middle age' feeling is due to diminished enzymes.

Enzymes are important biological catalysts which are fundamentally necessary for life processes. Life cannot be sustained without enzymes. In fact, every chemical reaction taking place in the body is only made possible by enzyme action. We would not be able to think, see or dream without them. We have a limited store of enzymes (our personal store is referred to as indigenous enzymes). These are used up in processes such as cell respiration, digestion and blood cleansing. Other factors, such as illness, sweating, etc., can also lower enzyme count. One of America's leading authorities on enzymes, Dr. Edward Howell, estimated (according to studies with rats) that diets deficient in enzymes cause a 30% reduction in life span.

The key to feeling healthy, invigorated and vital lies in upping enzyme nutrition. Enzymes are heat-sensitive biochemical dynamos. They break down at temperatures in excess of approximately 106-130 degrees F, so we won't find them in cooked food. Avocado, banana and mango are rich natural sources. Wheatgrass has a high enzyme content which boosts the system by enriching and cleansing the blood, removing wastes, attacking viruses and enhancing digestion. Wheatgrass is the 'baby' stage of the wheat plant. The young grass harvests energy from the sun via photosynthesis and converts it to a "powerhouse of biochemical activity" within our bodies. The emission of radiant energy is a feature of wheatgrass chlorophyll.

Research confirms the potent role wheatgrass plays as an anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-oxidant and anti-aging remedy. The juice, taken regularly as a drink can make a big difference to health, appearance and vitality. Why? Because wheatgrass affects organs on a cellular level. It also offers a greater capacity for intense activity.

You do not have to embark on a stringent dietary regime to benefit from wheatgrass. Just one glass a day works wonders!

How to grow Wheatgrass

Wheatgrass is sprouted wheat kernels which have been allowed to grow to a height of 6 inches or more, usually for 7 - 14 days (depending on warmth), either indoors or outdoors in trays or in the open ground.

Method

Soak 1 cup of wheat kernels overnight and drain. Place the soaked grains ON TOP of a tray half-filled with organic compost. Water gently. Place a clean cardboard or wood panel over to cover the tray. Remove the covering on the 2nd or 3rd day ... you will notice tiny shoots emerging. Place the tray in a protected light/shade spot, and water daily. Your wheatgrass will be ready for harvest when it is about 6 inches tall.

Adapted from my book, "Wheatgrass: Superfood for a New Millennium", published by Vital Health Publishing. Brand: Square One Publishers. USA.