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Wheatgrass
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For other uses, see Wheatgrass (disambiguation).
Indoor grown wheatgrass grows from 8-14 days before it is harvested.
Wheatgrass refers to the young grass of the common wheat plant, Triticum aestivum, that is freshly juiced or dried into powder for animal and human consumption. Both provide chlorophyll, amino acids, minerals, vitamins, and enzymes. Claims about wheatgrass' health benefits range from providing supplemental nutrition to having unique curative properties. Some consumers grow and juice wheatgrass in their homes. It is often available in juice bars, alone or in mixed fruit and/or vegetable drinks. It is also available in many health food stores as fresh produce, tablets, frozen juice and powder.
Contents
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1 History
2 Cultivation
3 Usage
4 Health claims
4.1 Wheatgrass Juice vs. Common Vegetables
4.2 Detoxification
4.3 Chlorophyll
5 Popular culture
6 Notes
7 External links
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The consumption of wheatgrass in the occident began in the 1930s as a result of experiments by Charles F. Schnabel and his attempts to popularize the plant.[1]
Schnabel, an agricultural chemist, conducted his first experiments with young grasses in 1930, when he used fresh cut grass in an attempt to nurse dying hens back to health. The hens not only recovered, but they produced eggs at a higher rate than healthy hens. Encouraged by his results, he began drying and powdering grass for his family and neighbors to supplement their diets. The following year, Schnabel reproduced his experiment and achieved the same results. Hens consuming rations supplemented with grass doubled their egg production. Schnabel started promoting his discovery to feed mills, chemist and the food industry. Two large corporations, Quaker Oats and American Diaries Inc., invested millions of dollars in further research, development and production of products for animals and humans. By 1940, cans of Schnabel's powdered grass were on sale in major drug stores throughout the United States and Canada.[2]
Extracting wheatgrass juice with a manual juicing machine.
Ann Wigmore continued to contribute to the popularization of wheatgrass in the 1940s. When Wigmore was a child, she watched her grandmother help WWI soldiers heal their wounds using herbs and weeds. As an adult, she developed colon cancer and faced the loss of both legs after a traffic accident shattered them. Gangrene set in and her doctors recommended amputation. Wigmore refused and set out to heal herself naturally. She discarded her traditional american diet for a diet made of vegetables, grains, seeds and greens and she applied wild weeds and greens to her feet. Realizing winter was approaching and fresh greens would not be available, she prayed for inspiration.
"I asked God for direction. He supplied an exciting solution. The use of grains to grow greens in the kitchen." - Dr. Ann Wigmore[2]
As Wigmore recovered from her wounds, she believed she had stumbled onto something valuable. Believing that most people would not chew grass, she modified a small meat grinder and developed the first wheatgrass juicer. This made it possible for anyone to grow wheatgrass and juice it in their homes.
Believing that it contributed to the remission of her cancer and recovery from gangrene, Wigmore wrote several books on the subject.
[edit] Cultivation
Outdoor grown wheat grass grows slowly through the winter in a climate like that of Kansas in the United States.
Schnabel's research was conducted with wheatgrass grown outdoors in Kansas. His wheatgrass required 200 days of slow growth, through the winter and early spring, when it was harvested at the jointing or reproductive stage. [1] It was at this stage that the plant reached its peak nutritional potential; after jointing, concentrations of chlorophyll, protein, and vitamin decline sharply. [2] Harvested grass was dehydrated and made into powders and tablets for human and animal consumption. Wheatgrass grown indoors in trays for ten days contains similar nutritional content. [3] Wheatgrass grown outdoors is harvested, dehydrated at a low temperature and sold in tablet and powdered forms. Wheat grass juice powder (fresh squeezed with the water removed) is also available either spray-dried or freeze-dried.
[edit] Usage
The average dosage taken by consumers of wheatgrass is 3.5 grams (powder or tablets).[citation needed] Some also have a fresh squeezed 30ml shot once daily or for more therapeutic benefits a higher dose up to 2–4 oz taken 1-3 times per day on an empty stomach and before meals. For detoxification, some users may increase their intake to 3–4 times per day. It should be noted that consumers with a poor diet may experience nausea on high dosages of wheatgrass. Outdoor wheatgrass is harvested for a few days each year from plants grown in the "bread basket" regions of the US and Canada. Winter wheat requires more than 200 days of slow growth in cold temperatures to reach the peak nutritional content. Even after that long of time, the plant is only 7 to 10 inches high.
[edit] Health claims
Table 1. Nutrient comparison of 1 oz. (28.35 gm.) of wheatgrass juice, broccoli and spinach.
Nutrient
Wheatgrass Juice
Broccoli
Spinach
Protein
860 mg
800 mg
810 mg
Beta carotene
120 IU
177 IU
2658 IU
Vitamin E
880 mcg
220 mcg
580 mcg
Vitamin C
1 mg
25.3 mg
8 mg
Vitamin B12
0.30 mcg
0 mcg
0 mcg
Phosphorus
21 mg
19 mg
14 mg
Magnesium
8 mg
6 mg
22 mg
Calcium
7.2 mg
13 mg
28 mg
Iron
0.66 mg
0.21 mg
0.77 mg
Potassium
42 mg
90 mg
158 mg
Data on broccoli and spinach from USDA database.[3] Data on Wheatgrass juice from indoor grown wheatgrass.[2]
Table 2. Nutrient comparison of 15 lbs. of wheatgrass juice, dried wheatgrass and 350 lbs. of broccoli.
Nutrient
Wheatgrass15 lbs
Broccoli350 lbs
-
Juice
Powder
Raw
Protein
192 gm
3,840 gm
4,501 gm
Beta carotene
28,800 IU
576,000 IU
994,308 IU
Vitamin E
211 gm
4,224 gm
1,400 gm
Vitamin C
240 gm
4,800 gm
142,450 gm
Vitamin B12
192 mcg
3,840 mcg
0 mcg
Phosphorus
5040 gm
100,800 gm
105,350 gm
Magnesium
1,920 gm
38,400 gm
33,600 gm
Calcium
1,728 gm
34,560 gm
74,900 gm
Iron
158 gm
3,168 gm
1,050 gm
Potassium
10,080 mg
201,600 mg
504,350 mg
Data on broccoli from USDA database.[3] Dry wheatgrass data calculated from indoor grown fresh juice.[2]
Proponents of wheatgrass claim regular ingestion of the plant can
· improve the digestive system
· prevent cancer, diabetes and heart disease
· cure constipation
· detoxify heavy metals from the bloodstream
· cleanse the liver
· prevent hair loss
· help make menopause more manageable
· promote general wellbeing.
While none of these claims have been substantiated in the scientific literature,[1] there is limited but growing evidence in support of some of these claims. [4][5][6]
[edit] Wheatgrass Juice vs. Common Vegetables
One of the most popular claims about wheatgrass, and one that is frequently made by both supporters and retailers, is that 1 ounce of wheatgrass juice is as nutritionally valuable as 2.2 lbs (1 kg) of green vegetables, a ratio of 1:33. The available vitamin and mineral data of wheatgrass juice, broccoli and spinach does not support this claim (see table 1). In fact, the vitamin and mineral content of 1 ounce of wheatgrass juice is roughly equivalent to the vitamin and mineral content of 1 ounce of fresh vegetables. This conclusion does not include phyto-nutrient comparisons of these foods.
Another commonly repeated claim, originally made by Schnabel in the 1940's, is that "fifteen pounds of wheatgrass is equal in overall nutritional value to 350 pounds of ordinary garden vegetables",[2] a ratio of 1:23. Schnabel statement doesn't specify the form of wheatgrass, however, Schnabel used dried wheatgrass for his own consumption, in his research and later in his nutritional supplements. [4] In addition, comparison of currently available vitamin and mineral data on dried wheatgrass and fresh vegetables support Schnabel's claim. (see table 2) The vitamin and mineral content of dried grass is equivalent to roughly 20 times that of fresh vegetables.
One area in which wheatgrass is clearly superior to other vegetables is in its content of Vitamin B12, a vital nutrient absent in vegetables.[3]
[edit] Detoxification
Another common claim for wheatgrass is that it promotes detoxification. There appears to be be limited data in support of that claim. [7]
[edit] Chlorophyll
As the chlorophyll molecule is structurally similar to hemoglobin, it has been argued that wheatgrass helps blood flow, digestion and general detoxification of the body. [5][citation needed] Although no research exists that directly connects chlorophyll with blood building, nutrients such as iron that are associated with dark green leafy vegetables have been shown to be important for healthy blood.[citation needed]
[edit] Popular culture
In the FX Networks television series Nip/Tuck, Dr. Christian Troy grows and drinks wheatgrass in numerous episodes.
In The Simpsons episode "When You Dish upon a Star", Homer invents a cocktail made of wheatgrass and vodka called a "lawnmower". Also appears in the episode "Make Room for Lisa" where Lisa is given a shot of wheatgrass juice by the owner of the New Age store who interprets Lisa's disgust at the taste as a sign of working taste buds.
Wheatgrass is referenced in Sex and the City when a character that Samantha is dating has 'funky tasting spunk.' Wheatgrass was referenced as a good way to change this. [citation needed]
In Woody Allen's 1973 film Sleeper, it is said that Miles Monroe used to drink wheatgrass juice.
In the 2007 horror movie Blood Car, the lead character is trying to build a wheatgrass powered car engine. He succeeds after accidently mixing wheatgrass with human blood.
[edit] Notes
^ a b Murphy, Sean. "Wheatgrass, healthy for the body and the bank account", ABC Landline, 2002-10-13. Retrieved on 2006-10-06.
^ a b c d e Meyerowitz, Steve (April 1999). "Nutrition in Grass", Wheatgrass Nature's Finest Medicine: The Complete Guide to Using Grass Foods & Juices to Revitalize Your Health, 6th Edition, Book Publishing Company, 53. ISBN 1878736973.
^ a b c USDA Nutrient Database. Retrieved on 2007-11-06.
^ Ben-Arye, E & Goldin, E (2002 Apr), "Wheat grass juice in the treatment of active distal ulcerative colitis: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial.", Scand J Gastroenterol (Norway) Volume 37 (Issue 4): Pages 444-9, <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=11989836&ordinalpos=2&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum>
^ a b de Vogel, Johan; Denise S. M. L. Jonker-Termont, Martijn B. Katan,and Roelof van der Meer (August 2005). "Natural Chlorophyll but Not Chlorophyllin Prevents Heme-Induced Cytotoxic and Hyperproliferative Effects in Rat Colon". J. Nutr. 135: 1995-2000. The American Society for Nutritional Sciences.
^ Ferruzzia, Mario G. & Blakesleeb, Joshua (January 2007), "Digestion, absorption, and cancer preventative activity of dietary chlorophyll derivatives", Nutrition Research Volume 27 (Issue 1): Pages 1-12, DOI:10.1016/j.nutres.2006.12.003, <http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6TB1-4MY8BNY-1&_user=10&_coverDate=01%2F31%2F2007&_rdoc=1&_fmt=&_orig=search&_sort=d&view=c&_acct=C000050221&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=10&md5=484af3aa699168edc7456f5ec4aed6b6>
^ Fahey, Jed W.; Katherine K. Stephenson, Albena T. Dinkova-Kostova, Patricia A. Egner, Thomas W. Kensler and Paul Talalay (2005). "Chlorophyll, chlorophyllin and related tetrapyrroles are significant inducers of mammalian phase 2 cytoprotective genes". Carcinogenesis 26 (7): 1247-1255. Oxford University Press.
[edit] External links
Internet Health Library
Wheatgrass and Mold
Wheat Grass Juice May Improve Hematological Toxicity Related to Chemotherapy in Breast Cancer Patients: A Pilot Study Nutrition and Cancer 2007, Vol. 58, No. 1, Pages 43-48
Wheat grass juice reduces transfusion requirement in patients with thalassemia major: a pilot study. Indian Pediatr. 2004 Jul;41(7):716-20.
Wheat grass juice in the treatment of active distal ulcerative colitis: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial. Scand J Gastroenterol. 2002 Apr;37(4):444-9.
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The Food Pyramid, developed by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), is an excellent tool to help you make healthy food choices. The food pyramid can help you choose from a variety of foods so you get the nutrients you need, and the suggested serving sizes can help you control the amount of calories, fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sugar or sodium in your diet.
Use the Food Pyramid to guide your choices
Choose lowfat dairy and lean meat
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Bread, Grain, Cereal and Pasta Form the BaseAt the base of the food pyramid, you’ll see the group that contains breads, grains, cereals and pastas. These foods provide complex carbohydrates, which are an important source of energy, especially for a low-fat meal plan. You can make many low-fat choices from foods in this group. You’ll need 6 to 11 servings of these foods in a day. One serving of this group can be:
1 slice of bread
1/2 cup of rice, cooked cereal or pasta
1 cup of ready-to-eat cereal
1 flat tortilla
Try to eat whole-grain breads, cereal and pasta for most of your servings from this group. Whole-grain foods (which are made with whole wheat flour) are less processed and retain more valuable vitamins, minerals and fiber than foods made with white flour. When you purchase whole-grain foods, look for breads and pastas with "stoneground whole wheat flour" as the first ingredient, because some "wheat" breads may be white breads with only caramel coloring added.
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Fruits and VegetablesFruits and vegetables are rich in nutrients. Many are excellent sources of vitamin A, vitamin C, folate or potassium. They are low in fat and sodium and high in fiber. The Food Pyramid suggests 3 to 5 servings of vegetables each day. One serving of vegetables can be:
1 cup of raw leafy vegetables
1/2 cup of other vegetables, cooked or raw
3/4 cup of vegetable juice
The Food Pyramid suggests 2 to 4 servings of fruit each day. One serving of fruit can be:
One medium apple, orange or banana
1/2 cup of chopped, cooked or canned fruit
3/4 cup of fruit juice
Count only 100% fruit juice as a fruit, and limit juice consumption. Many commercial bottled juices come in containers that hold more than 2 servings – which can add lots of sugar and calories to your daily diet. Punches, ades and most fruit "drinks" have only a bit of juice and lots of sugar. Fruit sodas are sugary drinks, and they don’t count as fruit, either.
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Beans, Eggs, Lean Meat and FishMeat, poultry and fish supply protein, iron and zinc. Non-meat foods such as dried peas and beans also provide many of these nutrients. The Food Pyramid suggests 2 to 3 servings of cooked meat, fish or poultry. Each serving should be between 2 and 3 ounces. The following foods count as one ounce of meat:
One egg
2 tablespoons of peanut butter
1/2 cup cooked dry beans
1/3 cup of nuts
Choose lean meat, fish and dry beans and peas often because these are the lowest in fat. Remove skin from poultry and trim away visible fat on meat. Avoid frying these foods. Moderation is the watchword when it comes to nuts because they are high in fat.
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Dairy ProductsProducts made with milk provide protein and vitamins and minerals, especially calcium. The Food Pyramid suggests 2 to 3 servings each day. If you are breastfeeding, pregnant, a teenager or a young adult age 24 or under, try to have 3 servings. Most other people should have 2 servings daily. Interestingly, cottage cheese is lower in calcium that most other cheeses - one cup counts as only 1/2 serving of milk. Go easy on high-fat cheese and ice cream. Choose non-fat milk and yogurt and cheeses made from skim milk because they are lowest in fat.
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Fats and SweetsA food pyramid's tip is the smallest part, so the fats and sweets in the top of the Food Pyramid should comprise the smallest percentage of your daily diet. The foods at the top of the food pyramid should be eaten sparingly because they provide calories but not much in the way of nutrition. These foods include salad dressings, oils, cream, butter, margarine, sugars, soft drinks, candies and sweet desserts.
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How Much Can You Feed Your Sweet Tooth?Sugars found naturally in fruits and milk are not a problem. It’s the added sugars that need to be limited because they provide calories but few vitamins and minerals. You’ll find sugar-laden food at the top of the Food Pyramid. Added sugars can be found in soft drinks, candy, jams, jellies, syrups and table sugar we add to coffee and cereal. Added sugar can also appear in sweetened yogurt, soups, spaghetti sauces, applesauce and other items where you wouldn’t suspect it unless you check the list of ingredients.
Here are some guidelines for added sugar based on calories in the daily food choices:
1,600 calories - Limit sugar to 6 teaspoons per day or 22 grams per day2,200 calories - Limit sugar to 12 teaspoons per day or 44 grams per day2,800 calories - Limit sugar to 18 teaspoons per day or 66 grams per day
So if the food label on your sweetened yogurt says a one-cup serving contains 22 grams of sugar, and your meal plan has 1,600 calories a day, you’ve eaten your day’s allotment of sugar.
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What’s the Skinny on Fat? Base It On Your Caloric NeedsHow much fat you can eat is based on your caloric needs. Medical experts from the American Heart Association recommend that Americans limit dietary fat to 30 percent of daily calories. Here are the fat grams allowed based on daily calories:
1,600 calories - Limit fat to 53 grams2,200 calories - Limit fat to 73 grams2,800 calories - Limit fat to 93 grams
You don’t need to count fat grams every day, but it’s a good idea to do a "fat checkup" occasionally to be sure you’re on the right track. Here’s how to figure the number of grams of fat that provide 30% of calories in your diet:
Multiply your total day’s calories by 0.30 to get your calories from fat per day. If you eat 2,200 calories, multiply 2,200 by 0.30. The result is 660 calories from fat.
Divide calories from fat per day by 9 (each fat gram has 9 calories) to get your grams of fat per day. So in our example, divide 660 calories by 9 and get 73 fat grams.
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Here’s How the Food Pyramid Can Guide You:
So What’s Your Caloric Limit?You need to have enough calories every day in order for your body to have the nutrients it needs. How many calories that actually amounts to depends on a variety of factors including your:
Age
Sex
Size
Activity level
Whether or not you are a pregnant or breastfeeding woman
Whether you have a chronic illness
The National Academy of Sciences recommends the following calorie categories:
1,600 calories - Many sedentary women and some older adults2,200 calories - Children, teenage girls, active women and many sedentary men.Women who are pregnant may need around 500 calories more per day and an additional 300 calories for breast-feeding.2,800 calories - Teenage boys, active men and very active women
It’s possible that you may be between calorie categories on the chart. If you are then you will need to estimate servings. For example, some less active women may need only 2,000 calories to maintain a healthy weight. If you are at this calorie level, 8 servings from the grain group would be about right.
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How Many Servings Are Right For You?Now that you know how many calories are suggested, you can address the question of how many servings of each food group you need. Here’s a chart that can help:
LowerAbout 1,600
ModerateAbout 2,200
HigherAbout 2,800
Grain Group servings
6
9
11
Vegetable Group Servings
3
4
5
Fruit Group servings
2
3
4
Milk Group Servings
2-3
2-3
2-3
Meat Group
5
6
7
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So What’s a Portion Anyway?This is where the food label can come in handy. For portion size on items like canned soup, yogurt, snack foods, sauces, etc., you can discover what is considered one serving by checking the top of the food label.
Here are some samples of what makes up one serving size:
About That Nice Big Bowl of Pasta...What’s a Serving of Bread, Cereal, Rice or Pasta?
One slice of bread
1 ounce of ready-to-eat cereal
1/2 cup of cooked cereal, rice or pasta
Does One Carrot Cut It?What’s a Vegetable Serving?
1 cup of raw, leafy vegetables
1/2 cup of other vegetables cooked, or chopped raw
3/4 cup of vegetable juice
It’s the Berries...What’s a Fruit Serving?
1 medium apple, orange or banana
1/2 cup of chopped, cooked or canned fruit
3/4 cup of fruit juice
Remember Your DairyWhat’s a Serving of Milk, Yogurt and Cheese?
1 cup of milk or yogurt
1 1/2 ounce of natural cheese
1 ounce of process cheese (remember that processed cheese usually contains a lot of sodium)
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Do You Need to Measure ServingsNo. Just use servings as a general guide. Sometimes you’ll have to estimate the food group servings. For example a generous serving of pizza counts in the grain group (crust), milk group (cheese), and vegetable group (tomato, mushrooms, peppers and onions). Beef stew would count for both meat and vegetable groups.
Remember that both pizza and beef stew can have lots of fat. It’s in the pizza cheese, sausage and pepperoni and in the meat drippings that may be used to make gravy.
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What Should You Do to Gain or Lose Weight?You’ve probably heard it before, but it’s true. The best way to lose weight is to increase the amount of physical activity you get and reduce the fat and sugar in your food choices. Remember to eat at least the minimum number of servings from the five food groups shown in the Food Pyramid. If you choose fat and sugar rich foods and eliminate healthy foods, you won’t be getting the nutrition you need. Try to choose from the lowest fat choices in the food groups.
If you need to gain weight, increase the amount of food you eat from all of the food groups. If you have lost weight unexpectedly, see your doctor.
The Food Guide Pyramid can be extremely useful - whether you want to gain weight, lose weight or maintain your weight. Eating a healthy diet is a little easier if you base your choices on the Food Pyramid.
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other uses, see Wheatgrass (disambiguation).
Indoor grown wheatgrass grows from 8-14 days before it is harvested.
Wheatgrass refers to the young grass of the common wheat plant, Triticum aestivum, that is freshly juiced or dried into powder for animal and human consumption. Both provide chlorophyll, amino acids, minerals, vitamins, and enzymes. Claims about wheatgrass' health benefits range from providing supplemental nutrition to having unique curative properties. Some consumers grow and juice wheatgrass in their homes. It is often available in juice bars, alone or in mixed fruit and/or vegetable drinks. It is also available in many health food stores as fresh produce, tablets, frozen juice and powder.
Contents
[hide]
1 History
2 Cultivation
3 Usage
4 Health claims
4.1 Wheatgrass Juice vs. Common Vegetables
4.2 Detoxification
4.3 Chlorophyll
5 Popular culture
6 Notes
7 External links
//
The consumption of wheatgrass in the occident began in the 1930s as a result of experiments by Charles F. Schnabel and his attempts to popularize the plant.[1]
Schnabel, an agricultural chemist, conducted his first experiments with young grasses in 1930, when he used fresh cut grass in an attempt to nurse dying hens back to health. The hens not only recovered, but they produced eggs at a higher rate than healthy hens. Encouraged by his results, he began drying and powdering grass for his family and neighbors to supplement their diets. The following year, Schnabel reproduced his experiment and achieved the same results. Hens consuming rations supplemented with grass doubled their egg production. Schnabel started promoting his discovery to feed mills, chemist and the food industry. Two large corporations, Quaker Oats and American Diaries Inc., invested millions of dollars in further research, development and production of products for animals and humans. By 1940, cans of Schnabel's powdered grass were on sale in major drug stores throughout the United States and Canada.[2]
Extracting wheatgrass juice with a manual juicing machine.
Ann Wigmore continued to contribute to the popularization of wheatgrass in the 1940s. When Wigmore was a child, she watched her grandmother help WWI soldiers heal their wounds using herbs and weeds. As an adult, she developed colon cancer and faced the loss of both legs after a traffic accident shattered them. Gangrene set in and her doctors recommended amputation. Wigmore refused and set out to heal herself naturally. She discarded her traditional american diet for a diet made of vegetables, grains, seeds and greens and she applied wild weeds and greens to her feet. Realizing winter was approaching and fresh greens would not be available, she prayed for inspiration.
"I asked God for direction. He supplied an exciting solution. The use of grains to grow greens in the kitchen." - Dr. Ann Wigmore[2]
As Wigmore recovered from her wounds, she believed she had stumbled onto something valuable. Believing that most people would not chew grass, she modified a small meat grinder and developed the first wheatgrass juicer. This made it possible for anyone to grow wheatgrass and juice it in their homes.
Believing that it contributed to the remission of her cancer and recovery from gangrene, Wigmore wrote several books on the subject.
[edit] Cultivation
Outdoor grown wheat grass grows slowly through the winter in a climate like that of Kansas in the United States.
Schnabel's research was conducted with wheatgrass grown outdoors in Kansas. His wheatgrass required 200 days of slow growth, through the winter and early spring, when it was harvested at the jointing or reproductive stage. [1] It was at this stage that the plant reached its peak nutritional potential; after jointing, concentrations of chlorophyll, protein, and vitamin decline sharply. [2] Harvested grass was dehydrated and made into powders and tablets for human and animal consumption. Wheatgrass grown indoors in trays for ten days contains similar nutritional content. [3] Wheatgrass grown outdoors is harvested, dehydrated at a low temperature and sold in tablet and powdered forms. Wheat grass juice powder (fresh squeezed with the water removed) is also available either spray-dried or freeze-dried.
[edit] Usage
The average dosage taken by consumers of wheatgrass is 3.5 grams (powder or tablets).[citation needed] Some also have a fresh squeezed 30ml shot once daily or for more therapeutic benefits a higher dose up to 2–4 oz taken 1-3 times per day on an empty stomach and before meals. For detoxification, some users may increase their intake to 3–4 times per day. It should be noted that consumers with a poor diet may experience nausea on high dosages of wheatgrass. Outdoor wheatgrass is harvested for a few days each year from plants grown in the "bread basket" regions of the US and Canada. Winter wheat requires more than 200 days of slow growth in cold temperatures to reach the peak nutritional content. Even after that long of time, the plant is only 7 to 10 inches high.
[edit] Health claims
Table 1. Nutrient comparison of 1 oz. (28.35 gm.) of wheatgrass juice, broccoli and spinach.
Nutrient
Wheatgrass Juice
Broccoli
Spinach
Protein
860 mg
800 mg
810 mg
Beta carotene
120 IU
177 IU
2658 IU
Vitamin E
880 mcg
220 mcg
580 mcg
Vitamin C
1 mg
25.3 mg
8 mg
Vitamin B12
0.30 mcg
0 mcg
0 mcg
Phosphorus
21 mg
19 mg
14 mg
Magnesium
8 mg
6 mg
22 mg
Calcium
7.2 mg
13 mg
28 mg
Iron
0.66 mg
0.21 mg
0.77 mg
Potassium
42 mg
90 mg
158 mg
Data on broccoli and spinach from USDA database.[3] Data on Wheatgrass juice from indoor grown wheatgrass.[2]
Table 2. Nutrient comparison of 15 lbs. of wheatgrass juice, dried wheatgrass and 350 lbs. of broccoli.
Nutrient
Wheatgrass15 lbs
Broccoli350 lbs
-
Juice
Powder
Raw
Protein
192 gm
3,840 gm
4,501 gm
Beta carotene
28,800 IU
576,000 IU
994,308 IU
Vitamin E
211 gm
4,224 gm
1,400 gm
Vitamin C
240 gm
4,800 gm
142,450 gm
Vitamin B12
192 mcg
3,840 mcg
0 mcg
Phosphorus
5040 gm
100,800 gm
105,350 gm
Magnesium
1,920 gm
38,400 gm
33,600 gm
Calcium
1,728 gm
34,560 gm
74,900 gm
Iron
158 gm
3,168 gm
1,050 gm
Potassium
10,080 mg
201,600 mg
504,350 mg
Data on broccoli from USDA database.[3] Dry wheatgrass data calculated from indoor grown fresh juice.[2]
Proponents of wheatgrass claim regular ingestion of the plant can
· improve the digestive system
· prevent cancer, diabetes and heart disease
· cure constipation
· detoxify heavy metals from the bloodstream
· cleanse the liver
· prevent hair loss
· help make menopause more manageable
· promote general wellbeing.
While none of these claims have been substantiated in the scientific literature,[1] there is limited but growing evidence in support of some of these claims. [4][5][6]
[edit] Wheatgrass Juice vs. Common Vegetables
One of the most popular claims about wheatgrass, and one that is frequently made by both supporters and retailers, is that 1 ounce of wheatgrass juice is as nutritionally valuable as 2.2 lbs (1 kg) of green vegetables, a ratio of 1:33. The available vitamin and mineral data of wheatgrass juice, broccoli and spinach does not support this claim (see table 1). In fact, the vitamin and mineral content of 1 ounce of wheatgrass juice is roughly equivalent to the vitamin and mineral content of 1 ounce of fresh vegetables. This conclusion does not include phyto-nutrient comparisons of these foods.
Another commonly repeated claim, originally made by Schnabel in the 1940's, is that "fifteen pounds of wheatgrass is equal in overall nutritional value to 350 pounds of ordinary garden vegetables",[2] a ratio of 1:23. Schnabel statement doesn't specify the form of wheatgrass, however, Schnabel used dried wheatgrass for his own consumption, in his research and later in his nutritional supplements. [4] In addition, comparison of currently available vitamin and mineral data on dried wheatgrass and fresh vegetables support Schnabel's claim. (see table 2) The vitamin and mineral content of dried grass is equivalent to roughly 20 times that of fresh vegetables.
One area in which wheatgrass is clearly superior to other vegetables is in its content of Vitamin B12, a vital nutrient absent in vegetables.[3]
[edit] Detoxification
Another common claim for wheatgrass is that it promotes detoxification. There appears to be be limited data in support of that claim. [7]
[edit] Chlorophyll
As the chlorophyll molecule is structurally similar to hemoglobin, it has been argued that wheatgrass helps blood flow, digestion and general detoxification of the body. [5][citation needed] Although no research exists that directly connects chlorophyll with blood building, nutrients such as iron that are associated with dark green leafy vegetables have been shown to be important for healthy blood.[citation needed]
[edit] Popular culture
In the FX Networks television series Nip/Tuck, Dr. Christian Troy grows and drinks wheatgrass in numerous episodes.
In The Simpsons episode "When You Dish upon a Star", Homer invents a cocktail made of wheatgrass and vodka called a "lawnmower". Also appears in the episode "Make Room for Lisa" where Lisa is given a shot of wheatgrass juice by the owner of the New Age store who interprets Lisa's disgust at the taste as a sign of working taste buds.
Wheatgrass is referenced in Sex and the City when a character that Samantha is dating has 'funky tasting spunk.' Wheatgrass was referenced as a good way to change this. [citation needed]
In Woody Allen's 1973 film Sleeper, it is said that Miles Monroe used to drink wheatgrass juice.
In the 2007 horror movie Blood Car, the lead character is trying to build a wheatgrass powered car engine. He succeeds after accidently mixing wheatgrass with human blood.
[edit] Notes
^ a b Murphy, Sean. "Wheatgrass, healthy for the body and the bank account", ABC Landline, 2002-10-13. Retrieved on 2006-10-06.
^ a b c d e Meyerowitz, Steve (April 1999). "Nutrition in Grass", Wheatgrass Nature's Finest Medicine: The Complete Guide to Using Grass Foods & Juices to Revitalize Your Health, 6th Edition, Book Publishing Company, 53. ISBN 1878736973.
^ a b c USDA Nutrient Database. Retrieved on 2007-11-06.
^ Ben-Arye, E & Goldin, E (2002 Apr), "Wheat grass juice in the treatment of active distal ulcerative colitis: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial.", Scand J Gastroenterol (Norway) Volume 37 (Issue 4): Pages 444-9, <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=11989836&ordinalpos=2&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum>
^ a b de Vogel, Johan; Denise S. M. L. Jonker-Termont, Martijn B. Katan,and Roelof van der Meer (August 2005). "Natural Chlorophyll but Not Chlorophyllin Prevents Heme-Induced Cytotoxic and Hyperproliferative Effects in Rat Colon". J. Nutr. 135: 1995-2000. The American Society for Nutritional Sciences.
^ Ferruzzia, Mario G. & Blakesleeb, Joshua (January 2007), "Digestion, absorption, and cancer preventative activity of dietary chlorophyll derivatives", Nutrition Research Volume 27 (Issue 1): Pages 1-12, DOI:10.1016/j.nutres.2006.12.003, <http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6TB1-4MY8BNY-1&_user=10&_coverDate=01%2F31%2F2007&_rdoc=1&_fmt=&_orig=search&_sort=d&view=c&_acct=C000050221&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=10&md5=484af3aa699168edc7456f5ec4aed6b6>
^ Fahey, Jed W.; Katherine K. Stephenson, Albena T. Dinkova-Kostova, Patricia A. Egner, Thomas W. Kensler and Paul Talalay (2005). "Chlorophyll, chlorophyllin and related tetrapyrroles are significant inducers of mammalian phase 2 cytoprotective genes". Carcinogenesis 26 (7): 1247-1255. Oxford University Press.
[edit] External links
Internet Health Library
Wheatgrass and Mold
Wheat Grass Juice May Improve Hematological Toxicity Related to Chemotherapy in Breast Cancer Patients: A Pilot Study Nutrition and Cancer 2007, Vol. 58, No. 1, Pages 43-48
Wheat grass juice reduces transfusion requirement in patients with thalassemia major: a pilot study. Indian Pediatr. 2004 Jul;41(7):716-20.
Wheat grass juice in the treatment of active distal ulcerative colitis: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial. Scand J Gastroenterol. 2002 Apr;37(4):444-9.
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Bread, Grain, Cereal and Pasta Form the BaseAt the base of the food pyramid, you’ll see the group that contains breads, grains, cereals and pastas. These foods provide complex carbohydrates, which are an important source of energy, especially for a low-fat meal plan. You can make many low-fat choices from foods in this group. You’ll need 6 to 11 servings of these foods in a day. One serving of this group can be:
1 slice of bread
1/2 cup of rice, cooked cereal or pasta
1 cup of ready-to-eat cereal
1 flat tortilla
Try to eat whole-grain breads, cereal and pasta for most of your servings from this group. Whole-grain foods (which are made with whole wheat flour) are less processed and retain more valuable vitamins, minerals and fiber than foods made with white flour. When you purchase whole-grain foods, look for breads and pastas with "stoneground whole wheat flour" as the first ingredient, because some "wheat" breads may be white breads with only caramel coloring added.
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Fruits and VegetablesFruits and vegetables are rich in nutrients. Many are excellent sources of vitamin A, vitamin C, folate or potassium. They are low in fat and sodium and high in fiber. The Food Pyramid suggests 3 to 5 servings of vegetables each day. One serving of vegetables can be:
1 cup of raw leafy vegetables
1/2 cup of other vegetables, cooked or raw
3/4 cup of vegetable juice
The Food Pyramid suggests 2 to 4 servings of fruit each day. One serving of fruit can be:
One medium apple, orange or banana
1/2 cup of chopped, cooked or canned fruit
3/4 cup of fruit juice
Count only 100% fruit juice as a fruit, and limit juice consumption. Many commercial bottled juices come in containers that hold more than 2 servings – which can add lots of sugar and calories to your daily diet. Punches, ades and most fruit "drinks" have only a bit of juice and lots of sugar. Fruit sodas are sugary drinks, and they don’t count as fruit, either.
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Beans, Eggs, Lean Meat and FishMeat, poultry and fish supply protein, iron and zinc. Non-meat foods such as dried peas and beans also provide many of these nutrients. The Food Pyramid suggests 2 to 3 servings of cooked meat, fish or poultry. Each serving should be between 2 and 3 ounces. The following foods count as one ounce of meat:
One egg
2 tablespoons of peanut butter
1/2 cup cooked dry beans
1/3 cup of nuts
Choose lean meat, fish and dry beans and peas often because these are the lowest in fat. Remove skin from poultry and trim away visible fat on meat. Avoid frying these foods. Moderation is the watchword when it comes to nuts because they are high in fat.
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Dairy ProductsProducts made with milk provide protein and vitamins and minerals, especially calcium. The Food Pyramid suggests 2 to 3 servings each day. If you are breastfeeding, pregnant, a teenager or a young adult age 24 or under, try to have 3 servings. Most other people should have 2 servings daily. Interestingly, cottage cheese is lower in calcium that most other cheeses - one cup counts as only 1/2 serving of milk. Go easy on high-fat cheese and ice cream. Choose non-fat milk and yogurt and cheeses made from skim milk because they are lowest in fat.
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Fats and SweetsA food pyramid's tip is the smallest part, so the fats and sweets in the top of the Food Pyramid should comprise the smallest percentage of your daily diet. The foods at the top of the food pyramid should be eaten sparingly because they provide calories but not much in the way of nutrition. These foods include salad dressings, oils, cream, butter, margarine, sugars, soft drinks, candies and sweet desserts.
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How Much Can You Feed Your Sweet Tooth?Sugars found naturally in fruits and milk are not a problem. It’s the added sugars that need to be limited because they provide calories but few vitamins and minerals. You’ll find sugar-laden food at the top of the Food Pyramid. Added sugars can be found in soft drinks, candy, jams, jellies, syrups and table sugar we add to coffee and cereal. Added sugar can also appear in sweetened yogurt, soups, spaghetti sauces, applesauce and other items where you wouldn’t suspect it unless you check the list of ingredients.
Here are some guidelines for added sugar based on calories in the daily food choices:
1,600 calories - Limit sugar to 6 teaspoons per day or 22 grams per day2,200 calories - Limit sugar to 12 teaspoons per day or 44 grams per day2,800 calories - Limit sugar to 18 teaspoons per day or 66 grams per day
So if the food label on your sweetened yogurt says a one-cup serving contains 22 grams of sugar, and your meal plan has 1,600 calories a day, you’ve eaten your day’s allotment of sugar.
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What’s the Skinny on Fat? Base It On Your Caloric NeedsHow much fat you can eat is based on your caloric needs. Medical experts from the American Heart Association recommend that Americans limit dietary fat to 30 percent of daily calories. Here are the fat grams allowed based on daily calories:
1,600 calories - Limit fat to 53 grams2,200 calories - Limit fat to 73 grams2,800 calories - Limit fat to 93 grams
You don’t need to count fat grams every day, but it’s a good idea to do a "fat checkup" occasionally to be sure you’re on the right track. Here’s how to figure the number of grams of fat that provide 30% of calories in your diet:
Multiply your total day’s calories by 0.30 to get your calories from fat per day. If you eat 2,200 calories, multiply 2,200 by 0.30. The result is 660 calories from fat.
Divide calories from fat per day by 9 (each fat gram has 9 calories) to get your grams of fat per day. So in our example, divide 660 calories by 9 and get 73 fat grams.
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So What’s Your Caloric Limit?You need to have enough calories every day in order for your body to have the nutrients it needs. How many calories that actually amounts to depends on a variety of factors including your:
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Size
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Whether or not you are a pregnant or breastfeeding woman
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The National Academy of Sciences recommends the following calorie categories:
1,600 calories - Many sedentary women and some older adults2,200 calories - Children, teenage girls, active women and many sedentary men.Women who are pregnant may need around 500 calories more per day and an additional 300 calories for breast-feeding.2,800 calories - Teenage boys, active men and very active women
It’s possible that you may be between calorie categories on the chart. If you are then you will need to estimate servings. For example, some less active women may need only 2,000 calories to maintain a healthy weight. If you are at this calorie level, 8 servings from the grain group would be about right.
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How Many Servings Are Right For You?Now that you know how many calories are suggested, you can address the question of how many servings of each food group you need. Here’s a chart that can help:
LowerAbout 1,600
ModerateAbout 2,200
HigherAbout 2,800
Grain Group servings
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9
11
Vegetable Group Servings
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4
5
Fruit Group servings
2
3
4
Milk Group Servings
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2-3
2-3
Meat Group
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6
7
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So What’s a Portion Anyway?This is where the food label can come in handy. For portion size on items like canned soup, yogurt, snack foods, sauces, etc., you can discover what is considered one serving by checking the top of the food label.
Here are some samples of what makes up one serving size:
About That Nice Big Bowl of Pasta...What’s a Serving of Bread, Cereal, Rice or Pasta?
One slice of bread
1 ounce of ready-to-eat cereal
1/2 cup of cooked cereal, rice or pasta
Does One Carrot Cut It?What’s a Vegetable Serving?
1 cup of raw, leafy vegetables
1/2 cup of other vegetables cooked, or chopped raw
3/4 cup of vegetable juice
It’s the Berries...What’s a Fruit Serving?
1 medium apple, orange or banana
1/2 cup of chopped, cooked or canned fruit
3/4 cup of fruit juice
Remember Your DairyWhat’s a Serving of Milk, Yogurt and Cheese?
1 cup of milk or yogurt
1 1/2 ounce of natural cheese
1 ounce of process cheese (remember that processed cheese usually contains a lot of sodium)
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Do You Need to Measure ServingsNo. Just use servings as a general guide. Sometimes you’ll have to estimate the food group servings. For example a generous serving of pizza counts in the grain group (crust), milk group (cheese), and vegetable group (tomato, mushrooms, peppers and onions). Beef stew would count for both meat and vegetable groups.
Remember that both pizza and beef stew can have lots of fat. It’s in the pizza cheese, sausage and pepperoni and in the meat drippings that may be used to make gravy.
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If you need to gain weight, increase the amount of food you eat from all of the food groups. If you have lost weight unexpectedly, see your doctor.
The Food Guide Pyramid can be extremely useful - whether you want to gain weight, lose weight or maintain your weight. Eating a healthy diet is a little easier if you base your choices on the Food Pyramid.
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Yet others compliment the topical and timely aspects of the books. "I used your first tsunami book with my Grade Threes and Grade Fours. Then I used your second one after the Asian tsunami. It was great for comparing copyright dates, recent information, change of focus and information based on recent events," said Vivianne Fogarty, from Manitoba, Canada.
And let’s not forget the benefit to English language learners. Across the globe in China, Neil Appleby writes, "I use your materials on a daily basis with my ESL students here in Hong Kong."
The ability to find materials for ALL your students in one place, at one time, will more than pay for itself in the time and effort you save putting together lesson plans. As Julie Love says, "quality stories, worksheets, and comprehension tests—what more could you ask for?"
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Flashcards, Classifieds, and Thematic Activities
Want to find hundreds of the best websites for teachers? Sites for Teachers, a Learning A–Z sister website, provides a comprehensive list of Internet resources ranked by their popularity. Here are a few of our favorite sites:
StudyStackOnline flashcard program for multiple subjects
Time to TeachLinks to classifieds, lesson plan assistants, and educational software
Activity Idea PlaceResources arranged by winter and other topical themes
Many of the Sites for Teachers resources are free.
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Go Ahead, Write in These Books
Many of us were taught never to write in a book, so it might be a little difficult to wrap our minds around the concept of using Reading A–Z's printable books like workbooks, for reading and writing instruction. Since members can print as many books as they need—anytime, anywhere they have Internet access—they might as well take advantage of the multipurpose capabilities. Try having students:
• Underline certain vocabulary words, and write synonyms and antonyms above the words.
• Circle, in different colors, the parts of speech in a sentence.
• Label the main idea, significant details, topic sentences, problem/solution, etc.
• Highlight the five most important sentences.
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We are excited to announce that Blogger is now available in three more languages: Arabic, Hebrew, and Persian!
Blogger in Hebrew, Arabic, and PersianSupporting these languages is a huge milestone for us because — unlike the other 37 languages Blogger is translated into — Arabic, Persian, and Hebrew are written from right to left. As you can see from the above screenshot, we had to flip the whole interface around.Besides localizing the Blogger interface into these three languages, we have right-to-left templates and have added new toolbar buttons for bi-directional text editing in the post editor.The effort was worth it, however, and we’re tremendously happy to be a part of the growing Arabic-, Hebrew-, and Persian-language blogging communities.Changing your language preferences and settingsTo see the Blogger interface in one of these languages, just use the menu on your Dashboard. You can also choose your language on Blogger’s homepage and via the “Language” link in the footer of most pages.From then on, all new blogs you create will default to using your new language choice.If you need to change the language of an existing blog, just go to Settings > Formatting and select a new language there. Your blog language affects date formatting and other blog text, and, with today’s release of Blogger, your blog’s comments form as well.Right-to-left templatesFor Arabic, Persian, and Hebrew blogs, we will also rearrange your template to read more logically from right to left. So, a blog that once looked like this:will now look like this:Please note that your template won’t change if you’ve customized it with Edit HTML; we wouldn’t dare muck with your data! Also, if you’re still using a Classic template you will have to upgrade to Layouts in order to take advantage of bidirectional language templates. Learn how.Bidirectional text editingWe’ve also added right-to-left and left-to-right buttons to Blogger’s post editor. They’ll appear if your Dashboard language or your blog’s language setting is for a right-to-left language.Clicking on these buttons will set the paragraph you are currently editing to either right-to-left or left-to-right mode. This way you can write truly bidirectional posts.Happy rtl-blogging!
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