The health benefits of wheatgrass juice are many, as frequent drinkers will attest. You may have seen enthusiasts “taking shots” of the stuff at your local juice bar or smoothie joint. However the introduction was made, be glad it was. Consider these facts:
• Two ounces of wheatgrass juice contains the vitamins and minerals equivalent to 3 pounds of organic vegetables, and is especially high in magnesium, potassium, and calcium.
• Wheatgrass juice is approximately 70% living chlorophyll, making it one of the best sources of chlorophyll available. Chlorophyll oxygenates the blood and organ tissue, impedes the growth of harmful bacteria in the digestive tract, neutralizes toxins and helps purify the liver.
• Wheatgrass improves digestion and relieves constipation.
• Wheatgrass rebuilds red blood cell count, naturally regulates blood pressure, and helps regulate blood sugar.
• Wheatgrass juice acts as a safe agent for internal cleansing, possessing powers of detoxification.
• Wheatgrass helps heal infection, scarring, ulcers, and sores, on the skin, in the mouth, and internally.
Now some people don’t care for the raw taste of wheatgrass. A number of recipes recommend mixing it with your favorite freshly squeezed juice. The recipes below are quite tasty and the benefits are abundant.

Apple-grass
• 3-inch round wheatgrass
• water as needed             
Chop apples to fit through juicer. Juice and dilute as needed.                                                                                                           

 Orange-grass
• 2 oranges
• 2 large carrots
• 3-inch round wheatgrass
Chop carrots to fit through juicer. Juice and serve.