Wheatgrass ̶ Recipe for Healthy Living
Posted by Sprouts Staff
There are a multitude of health benefits from drinking wheatgrass juice, far too many to list them all, but here are just some of the many benefits: wheatgrass juice is a natural source of antioxidants, which helps repair damaged cells, rejuvenate aging cells, tighten loose and sagging skin. It’s also good for skin problems and improves complexion. Then again, wheatgrass juice increases red blood-cell count and lowers blood pressure. In a nutshell, wheatgrass is one of the best things you can put in your body.
The best way to reap these benefits of this juice is to drink it on a frequent basis, but drinking the same old thing can get boring after a while. To overcome this dilemma Sprouts would like to share several recipes we enjoy to jazz-up your juice.
“California Dreamin” Wheatgrass Smoothie
- 1½ cups of water
- 2 servings of wheatgrass juice, shots, rounds or cubes
- 1 teaspoon of raw agave nectar
- 1 teaspoon of pure maple syrup
- 1 cup of baby spinach
- ½ cup of deveined kale
- 1 orange
- 2 bananas
- 1 cup of frozen peaches
Add all ingredients to blender and blend on high for 30 seconds or more. If desired, garnish with edible flowers for a little pizzazz!
Green Juice
- 3 stalks celery
- 2 medium cucumbers
- 5 fresh spinach leaves
- ½ cup fresh parsley
- 3-inch round wheatgrass
- water as needed
- Cut up celery and cucumber into chunks small enough to fit through your juicer
- Juice and dilute with water as necessary for texture and/or taste.
One of the best things about nature’s wonder grass is that it’s one of the easiest plants to grow yourself! In fact, Sprouts offers an easy to grow wheatgrass blooming box garden kit for just $4.95!
To find out more about ordering the wheatgrass blooming box garden kit, visit www.sproutem.com; email info@sproutem.com or call (561) 840-8089.
Sprouts is sponsoring a concert to benefit Healing Touch Buddies
Posted by Sprouts Staff
Sprouts, a long time supporter of Healing Touch Buddies, is proud to present a benefit concert featuring Classic Rock of the 60’s & 70’s.
“Healing Touch Buddies, a local non-profit health and education organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of those challenged with breast cancer, is an organization that I deeply support because I have first hand experience of how it has improved the lives of women fighting breast cancer,” says Sprouts owner Sharon Quercioli. ”This concert will be a night of lively entertainment, great food, and prizes; but most importantly it is a fabulous way for the community to pull together and support a wonderful cause. I invite everyone in the community to attend.”
Concert Information
Classic Rock of the 60’s & 70’s
Date: March 27, 2010
Time: 7:30 PM
Place: Mos’art Theatre, 700 Park Ave. Lake Park, FL
Click here to learn more about the the concert and to purchase tickets.
Causes Sprouts Believes In: Wheels for Kids
Posted by Sprouts Staff
Wheels for Kids Holds Benefit Dinner at McCormick & Schmick’s
Over 100 supporters of Wheels for Kids, including Sharon Quercioli from Sprouts, gathered for the Grand Opening of McCormick & Schmick’s in CityPlace on Friday, February 5 to support a worthwhile cause and enjoy one of the acclaimed eatery’s signature dishes.
Wheels for Kids is a nonprofit organization that provides custom wheelchairs to children with special needs living in Palm Beach County who are unable to purchase them on their own and do not qualify for funding from public or other charitable sources.
“I have been involved with Wheels for Kids since its inception in 2003,” said Quercioli. “It is so rewarding to support an organization that makes such a huge impacted in the lives of children with disabilities. Wheels for Kids gives the gift of mobility by providing children with custom-made electronic wheelchairs.”
For more information or to Support Wheels for Kids, call (561) 752-0799 or visit www.wheelsforkids.org.
