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| contains all of the known minerals and trace elements, especially calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium, sulphur, sodium, cobalt and zinc. These nutrients are stored in the seed; they don't result from anything in the soil, although adding liquid trace minerals or seaweed extract to the soaking water boosts the mineral content of whatever you grow. Recent research indicates that grasses are high in B vitamins and they contain approximately 70 percent chlorophyll, one of nature's greatest healers. Chlorophyll helps eliminate toxins from the body, purify the liver, clean the bloodstream, improve digestion and balance blood sugar. Because it loses nutrients quickly, wheat grass juice should be used within 10 minutes of pressing. Cut grass can be refrigerated in sealed plastic bags for up to a week. Frozen wheat grass juice keeps for several weeks, although it is not as effective as freshly pressed juice. |
| Nutritional Supplements |
| Research has shown that certain nutrients can help relieve inflammation. Medical journals published in the U.S. and other countries have documented the effectiveness of large quantities of vitamin C as well as smaller amounts of vitamins A, B1, B6, B12, E and niacinamide, a form of vitamin B3 that improves joint flexibility, in treating and preventing arthritis. Vitamin B6 may be a key nutrient for rheumatoid arthritis and it helps heal Heberden's nodes, an osteo- |
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