If you're determined to keep a personal resolution about eating right and being healthy, a wheatgrass juicer just might get you there in ease. A wheatgrass juicer is similar to a fruit and vegetable juicer, but it's powerful motor is designed to extract the healthy juice found inside a blade of wheatgrass. Wheatgrass juicers have become so popular in recent years because wheatgrass is considered one of the best sources for high-quality vitamins and minerals. Wheatgrass is comprised of 70% chlorophyll, which is considered the blood of plant life. It closely resembles the molecules of red blood cells which makes it effective in increasing the body's resistance to illness. Experts say that 1 pound of wheatgrass is equivalent nutritionally to 23 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables, however due to its highly fibrous nature, it must be liquefied before it can be consumed. Hence, the rising popularity of the wheatgrass juicer. What should you look for in a wheatgrass juicer? A powerful motor, for one. Consider the Wheateena Marvel Red Label juicer. This wheatgrass juicer boasts a 177 rpm motor, self-feeding tube, and continuous pulp expulsion. It has a compact size and quiet motor, and is fully manufactured in the United States. It will cost somewhere in the neighborhood of $350 to $400. For a slightly cheaper option, consider the highly rated Miracle MJ-550ss electric wheatgrass juicer. This juicer has a 220-watt motor that's also good for juicing regular fruits and vegetables. This juicer was recently updated to include stainless steel rather than plastic parts, making it more durable and easier to clean. You can purchase this juicer for $200-300. Once you get your wheatgrass juicer home, you'll need to know some good, tasty recipes. One favorite method for juicing wheatgrass is to combine it with other vegetables for a tasty and extremely healthful drink. To your wheatgrass juicer, add 5-6 celery stalks (no leafy green), 5-6 large spinach leaves, a 3-5 inch round of wheatgrass, a handful of parsley, and up to cup water if needed. Wash ingredients, then blend in your powerful wheatgrass juicer until desired consistency. |
