Barley Grass...Not just for cows anymore!

Great---now we're talking about eating 'cow food'! I can just about imagine the look on many of your faces :o) Let me explain...and take a deep breath, knowing that something so incredibly good for you doesn't require grazing or any other 'cow-like' activity---it's much more convenient than that.

So just what is barley grass?
Organic barley grass is highly alkaline (very good for us!) and is rich in enzymes (helps with digestion), especially Superoxide Dismutase (SOD). Research is showing that the human life span of humans is directly proportional to the SOD content in the heart, brain and liver. Barley grass contains large amounts of potassium, calcium and magnesium as well as beta-carotene and chlorophyll. It is seven times richer in vitamin C than the equivalent weight of oranges, and five times richer in iron than spinach. It also has a purifying effect that enables the body to eliminate many toxins that would otherwise accumulate (we can all benefit from this detoxifying effect).

Barley grass is one of the green grasses - the only vegetation on earth that can supply sole nutritional support from birth to old age. Before green grasses undergo the reproductive cycle that creates the grains, they are in the grass stage, and the grasses contain about the same vitamins and minerals as dark green vegetables. When grasses are harvested at a young age, they have a different chemical makeup from their adult counterparts. For example, wheat grass has 32 g of protein per 100 g, while wheat flour has only 13 g per 100 g. Wheat grass has about 23,000 International Units (IUs) of vitamin A per 100 g, while wheat flour has none. Great nutrition!

Green barley grass has a great alkalizing effect, which helps balance the acidity and alkalinity in our body fluids. Our cells cannot adequately function if the pH (which measures acidity and alkalinity) is not in a narrow range. Most processed foods are acidic, and when we consume too many of them, the acidity-alkalinity balance is upset. Green barley grass contains buffer minerals such as sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium. Buffer minerals neutralize acidic materials and can help maintain a healthy acidity-alkalinity balance.

Some benefits of regular barley grass supplementation:
*Alkalizing effect
*Increased energy & alertness
*Less craving for junk foods
*Relief of muscle and joint aches
*Lessened allergy & heartburn symptoms
*Improved digestion
*Improved blood sugar balance
*Improved cholesterol maintenance

Barley grass leaf extract has also been found to inhibit the growth of human prostatic cancer cells grown in tissue culture---powerful! And it's a 'Whole Food' which means our bodies quickly & easily absorb it & put it to use.

My family & I have been taking a certain barley grass extract (simple powder or capsule form) for several years now. We've learned that all barley products are NOT created equal! I truly believe barley grass is the one foundational nutritional supplements that can (and should!) be taken by everyone.

Yet another simple, effective way to build wellness into our lives.

To your ever-improving health & wellness--
Sana
PS: Let me know if you have questions about any of these topics!