Use of Wheatgrass is not something to be taken lightly. Like some other green Vegetables drinking too much may lead to an upset stomach. It is recommended that you not drink more than 4 OZ of Wheatgrass Powder juice in one day. This is mainly due to the strong cleansing effect of Wheatgrass. You should never drink Wheatgrass juice on an empty stomach and it should be spaced out over the day not taken all at once. If you have a sensitive stomach you should start Wheatgrass juice at once every other day until you have determined how it will affect you.
The science behind the green drinks lies in the fact that they contain a lot of chlorophyll. In a plant, chlorophyll is transformed into Adenosine Triphosphate or ATP. If you have had cellular biology, then you know that this is the molecule in the body that is responsible for storing your energy. Chlorophyll is also what gives plants their green color. So, when you drink the greens in liquid form, you're actually eating the energy that has been produced by the sunlight - it's all natural!
Another wonder veggie is celery. It is a great detoxifier. Made up primarily of water, celery can help to keep us hydrated. It is beneficial to add celery to any vegetable juice combination you prepare. It has the right balance of potassium and sodium. It is great for our hearts as it is excellent for regulating heart beats.
All of my cancer clients are on green food in powder or tabs, because cancer cannot live in Oxygenated Cells. So imagine what your body does for protection against this epidemic of our century. It's so important for PH. Balance, which means a P.H. of 7 is neutral, Alkaline is usually 6.5. What does all of this mean? With acid blood the heart relaxes, when the blood is Alkaline, the heart contracts. Since we eat too much Acid food and build up Free Radicals, our immune system becomes weak in a decayed internal environment. Alive Multi, with or without iron by Natures Way, has all the Greens and Carotenoids for our protection. Alive also comes in an Effervescent Drink, in a Lemon Lime or Cinnamon Apple. Just like you know what, that fizzes up.
The watermelon is an excellent food for cleaning out the kidneys. It is a diuretic and disinfectant. This is read more the perfect thirst quencher on a hot summer day!
Remember, you get what you pay for. If you plan on doing heavy-duty juicing on a regular basis, give serious consideration to purchasing a juicer with a more powerful motor. A motor that purrs as it produces will make you and your friends happy campers.