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[sSRI-Research] Greens and Barley Grass

 

Deck the Halls with Greens and Barley Grass

By Laraine Sileo

 

 

Why? Because they're good for you! Fa la la la la, la la la la. And since

there's a possibility that during this holiday season you'll be eating more

sugar than usual, greens and cereal grasses are good sources to help you

counter balance the acidity that sugar puts into your system. When the body

is too acidic as a result of sugary or processed and refined foods, disease

and infections are likely to set in, which is not a happy ending for a

lovely holiday season. Some of the most alkaline-producing foods are

vegetables and cereal grasses.

 

The green leaves of plants are biochemical factories; photosynthesis takes

solar energy and converts it into chlorophyll which is purifies and stops

the spread of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms; chlorophyll also

promotes the growth of beneficial intestinal flora. Parsley, kale, collard

and dandelion greens, chard watercress, romaine lettuce, cabbage, barely and

wheat grasses all contain significant amounts of chlorophyll.

 

Leafy green vegetables physically affect the upper part of the body,

especially helping the lungs, heart and throat. They are a good source of

vitamin C and are rich in phytochemicals that may protect against cancer.

Green leafy vegetables are abundant in calcium and other minerals too.

 

Barley grass is one of the most effective sources for treating acidic

conditions, such as yeasts, because it contains hundreds of enzymes which

help to resolve substances that may be toxic or difficult to digest.

 

If we want to get fancy and talk about sea greens (such as the ones that

wrap your favorite sushi) know that they are rich in fiber and packed with

vitamins, with measurable amounts of vitamins K, A, D, B, E and C, and beta

carotene. Sea greens are full of essential fatty acids that help to

rejuvenate us. Sea greens nourish an under active thyroid and normalize

adrenal functions which can result in an increased libido. How do you like

that for a Merry Christmas?

 

So if you're feeling a little off balance from all of the sweet, holiday

foods you've been eating (or are planning to eat) - deck your plate with

greens and barley grass - your body will thank you for it!

 

Portions of the above information were taken from Healing with Whole Foods

by Paul Pitchford