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Benefiting from a New Type of Green: Wheatgrass as a Superfood

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The health benefits from wheat grass are no longer news. Several products from the superfood sprung like mushrooms after researches unveiled the potential of wheat grass as the next big thing in the health industry. And next big thing, it truly was.

A mere 30 mL of freshly squeezed juice from wheat grass (a shot glass full) carries a nutritional value equivalent to that of a kilogram of leafy vegetable. If you think this is already impressive, you’d be more than surprised to find out that a teaspoon of powdered wheat grass (about 3.5 grams) contains the same level of nutrients found in an entire spinach salad. Wheatgrass also has twice the amount of Vitamin C from a kilogram of oranges, and doubled level of Vitamin A from a kilogram of carrots.

With this given, wheatgrass truly deserves to be a headline hugger. After all, it has more than ninety minerals – the highest number ever recorded for a superfood. More so, it contains 19 amino acids that serve as the building blocks of essential proteins. These work together with powerful enzymes, including:

  • Protease
  • Cytochrome Oxidase
  • Transhydrogenase
  • Amylase
  • Lipase
  • Superoxide Dismutase

These components brings forth a wide breath of health advantages that can uplift one’s well being and keep life threatening diseases at bay.

Greening Up the Blood…

 Health experts observed that the chlorophyll molecule of the grass mimics the nature of haemoglobin in the human blood, save for the differences in their internal element (magnesium for chlorophyll and iron for haemoglobin).

The similarities contribute to the ease of transforming chlorophyll into haemoglobin to increase the amount of RBCs in the blood. This allows more efficient delivery of nutrients and oxygen to different organs.

In the same vein, wheatgrass chlorophyll quickens the pace of building RBCs to normalize blood pressure and dilate blood vessels. The same benefit eliminates poisonous carbon dioxide inside the body and promote faster metabolism for weight loss.

Regularly drinking wheatgrass juice restores alkalinity of the blood to reduce over-acidity. As such, it can relieve internal pains and cure peptic ulcers, constipation, ulcerative colitis, and other digestion issues.

At the same time, wheatgrass serves as a natural antioxidant that can hamper the effect of carcinogens by detoxifying the liver and bloodstream.

Throwing Garbage Out from the Body

 Speaking of detoxification, wheat grass has also been the new favourite of health conscious individuals with its ability to purge toxins inside the body. Taking both the juice and powdered grass is effective in battling out free radicals to cleanse various areas of the body.

With the ideal levels of saponin, wheat grass can support the lymphatic system that’s responsible for flushing out almost all kinds of toxins that entered the body. Nutritionists explain that regular intake of wheat grass eliminates hardened mucous, crystallized acids and solid wastes.

More From the Green 

  • Stronger immune system and resistance to diseases
  • Protection against sickle cell anemia, anemia, and thalassemia
  • Enhanced reproductive potency of both men and women / increased fertility
  • Prevention of digestion-related problem, leukemia, diabetes, cancer, obesity, arthritis, etc.
  • Healthier skin and treatment of acne, black heads, sun burns, etc.
  • Regulated blood and cholesterol levels

Notable Noni: More Reason to Give the Juice a Try

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Tahitian Noni is not exactly an attractive fruit. Recent studies on its various health benefits, nonetheless, helped it earn its well-deserved respect.

Noni is not a common fruit. It is found mostly in tropical countries inAsia. Unlike other superfoods, the health benefits of Noni were covert until they were discovered twenty years ago. Prior to its dubbing as superfood, it was first considered as a bioactive medicinal fruit. Tahician Noni juice has been used as a natural treatment to many diseases in various Islands of the Southern Pacific ocean.

Recent accounts show the powerful affects of Noni juice in overall wellness and soundness of the body. Nutritionists observed that components of the extract can mimic the natural mechanism of the body to eliminate “black spots” composed of dead cells.

So far, Tahitian Noni Juice is recognized as one of the most powerful protection and cure of cancer.

Lung and Esophageal Cancer Prevention

 In 2009, the University ofIllinois,Chicagoshowed that Tahitian Noni juice hampers the formation of cancer cells in different organs, especially in the lungs. In fact, even heavy smokers can get rid of risks of lung cancer. Researchers observed that the juice trageted DNA markers where cancer formation may begin.

On the same token, there have also been evidences that noni juice can prevent cancer on the esophagus. A separate study ofOhioStateUniversityin 2010 demonstrated how daily intake of noni juice had hindered the existence of cancer cells in the esophagus of animals tested.

Shield Against Other Forms of Cancer

 After the wonders of noni juice on cancer prevention dominated the medical field, experts from theMahidolUniversityin bangkok,Thailandwere motivated to test the effectiveness of the fruit extract in fighting deadly forms of cancer. It was then that they discovered noni juice’s ability to prevent cancer of the:

–         cervix

–         breast

–         liver

–         skin

All About the Cells


 Among the many notable things about Tahitian Noni Juice is its ability to help the cells regenerate. This can be accounted to a vital molecular compound called proxeronine.

This can be a building block of xeronine, which is another chemical that’s essential in promoting healthy growth of cells. Amidst a society bordered with pollutants and poor water supply, consuming Noni Juice is the only method left to acquire xeronine and avoid life-threatening diseases.

Safest Pain Killers

Drinking Tahitian Noni juice can instantly alleviate pains from injuries, rheumatism, inflammation, and cramps. From various experiments, scientists noticed that pain relief areas “light up” after few minutes of drinking the juice, thereby providing a break from excruciating pain without side effects.

Weight Loss

Fans of Noni Juice claim to have shaved extra pounds and maintained their slim physique without breaking a sweat. This is because of noni’s ability to reduce cholesterol levels from high-fat diet. The juice prevents the build up of fat cells in different parts of the body while reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke.

Suffice to say, the noni fruit (and its extract) is impressive despite its unappealing look. It only gives you one reason to never judge a superfood base on its cover.

When Your Body Turns Golden

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A lot of people would think twice about (literally) eating a piece of jewellery, but some wouldn’t mind ingesting gold for its health benefits.

You read it right – gold can be consumed to gain optimal health. Studies revealed a new organic superfood coined to as Colloidal Gold. True to its name, it contains 99.99% pure gold that has been suspended in pure distilled water. Experts’ attention has been ensnared because of its proven ability to stabilize emotions while maintaining a sound mental and physical health.

With this said, gold might as well be dubbed as the new pink.

How Colloidal Gold Became a Superfood?

Well, the thought of eating gold alone seem to be a faction of a creative imagination taken out from a comic book. It is, in this sense, superficial.

The idea of consuming colloidal gold, nonetheless, is a hundred percent reality and has jumped from being superficial to being a superfood. In fact, gold tonics were drunk by elites few centuries ago for instant rejuvenation and maintenance of overall well-being. Its health benefits have also been the reason why gold became the primary material for making eating utensils: spoon, fork, cups and bowls.

If you’re hesitating about the safety of ingested gold, then your worries are spent on nothing. Gold is one of the metals that are vital in maintaining good metabolism, along with magnesium, manganese, zinc, selenium and iron.

The element also does not interfere with existing medications and other natural chemicals in the body. Gold is a highly revered non-toxic metal.

Why Should You Eat Colloidal Gold?

There are loads of reasons on why you should consume this superfood. While the body cannot absorb chunks of pure gold, it can get the most from the colloidal size of the element.

Ingesting colloidal gold has a wide range of health benefits, mostly concentrated in improving the mind’s functionality. Research has proven that gold is by far the most perfect nutrient in inducing peak levels of the brain’s efficiency.

Scientists explain that this can be accounted to the ability of the metal to increase the conductivity and communication that happens between the dendrites of the brain cells – messages from the nerves are “delivered” and transferred faster when gold is ingested. As such, colloidal gold is known to trigger one’s skill in multi-tasking and problem solving.

There are also reports on significant boost in individuals’ creativity and imagination. Some claim to have sounder sleep and better dream recall after taking colloidal gold supplements. Unsurprisingly, one particular study revealed a 20-point increase in the IQ of a controlled group that has been taking colloidal gold for three months.

Nutritionists also agree that pure colloidal gold is excellent in keeping the vigour of the body, by targeting specific body systems. It is the best supplement in keeping the joints, hart, brain and circulatory system at their optimal state. Given this, colloidal gold can also effectively shield the body from life-threatening diseases like cancer.

And yes, this superfood may just be the key to a golden mind and body.