Go Green: Ancient Detox Medicines!
When you think of compassion what color comes to mind? Maybe red? Or sadness...perhaps grey? However, what if I asked you about the color of health? Of course - green! When it comes to detox medicine it doesn't get any greener than the ancient Spirulina and Wheatgrass.
Chloro..what?
You've likely heard the term before but what exactly does it mean, and how can it help you in your detox journey. Chlorophyll, is the green-colored pigment that is responsible for so much of the positive health benefits we get from raw live foods. For instance, in analyzing the anti-mutagenic properties of chlorophyll a study concluded that "food sources that yield chlorophyll derivatives may play a significant role in cancer prevention." (1) That means these green goodness superfoods could play a vital role in fighting what is becoming the number one killer globally.
The power of chlorophyll doesn't stop there either! As it travels throughout the body it's able to chelate heavy metals, deodorize smells, and neutralize poisons such as heavy metals and plastics from the bloodstream. In fact, another study found that in mammalian tissue chlorophyll can " increase ATP production in mitochondria by up to 35% and boost overall energy output by up to 16-fold"! (2) More energy anyone? Spirulina and Wheatgrass both come in extremely high in chlorophyll; while chlorella takes the prize.
Protein, Protein, Protein
While it takes a little detective work to find the best plant sources of complete protein, it's not impossible. In fact, look no further than our green friends. Spirulina, also known as 'green gold', is a blue-green algae having arguably the highest source of protein on the planet - 65-71%! (3) And did I mention its extremely bioavailable? Wheatgrass, scientifically called Triticum aestivum, through the power of photosynthesis, harnesses sunlight energy and converts it into all the essential amino acids we need in their pre-digested forms. That means its ready to be utilized the second it enters your body - no need to cut corners! And in case you wondered...its also gluten-free. Winning!
Nutrients While Fasting
Fasting is a buzz word of late that has everyone and their dog running to find the best ancient methods to detox. What if you could regenerate your body via fasting and not feel hungry? Well, you can! By incorporating Raw Spirulina and Fresh Wheatgrass shots into your regimen you can detoxify the body while nourishing it. Phycocyanin is a well-known and very rare blue-green pigment in nature which has antioxidant and stem-cell regenerative properties to combat oxidative stress and free radical damage. Raw Spirulina, an odorless & tasteless ancient Aztec superfood, is an excellent source! Score! (4)
Wheatgrass fasting was popularized in the 1960's by the famous Dr. Ann Wigmore, who perhaps got her inspiration from Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar in a chapter of the Bible! Chalk full of nutrients, wheatgrass juice has more iron than beef (64mg/oz), more vitamin A than carrots (240% of daily value/oz), and more vitamin C than lemons (56mg/oz). (5) By fasting on these green elixirs you are giving your body the needed rest it deserves while simultaneously priming the pump for a completely new version of you!
Go Green....then Go Home!
You might be wondering - where could I possibly find the best sources of organically-grown Wheatgrass, and Raw Living Spirulina all in one convenient place? I'm so glad you asked! Here at Paradise Fields Store we have freshly-pressed Wheatgrass juice and frozen Raw Spirulina available for purchase.
*Raw Spirulina --> https://paradisefields.ca/products/raw-fresh-spirulina-226g-copy
*Fresh Wheatgrass --> https://paradisefields.ca/collections/farm-to-bottle-juice-bar/products/wheatgrass-shots
Please click the links above to start your detox journey today. To your health!
If you wish to reach out to us, call us at (289) 522-0202 or drop an email at hello@paradisefields.ca.
Sources:
(1) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10495448/
(2) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24198392/
(3) https://greenmedinfo.com/blog/spirulina-converting-sunshine-superfood
(4) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27259333/
(5) https://www.superfoodevolution.com/wheatgrass.html#Antioxidants