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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!