The Complete Guide to Growing and Using Wheatgrass by Dégraff, Loraine R. -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

DEDICATION TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Chapter 1: What is Wheatgrass?

History of Grasses Using Wheatgrass Growing Wheatgrass The Mysteries of Wheatgrass

Chapter 2: The Composition of Wheatgrass

Fiber Protein Vitamins Minerals and Trace Minerals Amino Acids Antioxidants Essential Fatty Acids The Grass Juice Factor Wheatgrass: An Acquired Taste

Chapter 3: Wheatgrass and Your Health

The Role of Wheatgrass in the Green Health Movement Wheatgrass: Nature’s Medicine Health Uses of Wheatgrass Internal Cleansing Wheatgrass Therapy Wheatgrass as a Natural Energizer The Future of Wheatgrass

Chapter 4: Beauty, Age, and Weight Management

Nature’s Plastic Surgeon: Wheatgrass & Beauty Wheatgrass and the Aging Factor More Secrets to a Healthier You Wheatgrass and Weight Management Incorporating Wheatgrass into Your Current Diet Establishing a New Lifestyle with Wheatgrass Is Wheatgrass Enough?

Chapter 5: What to Know Before You Grow

Beginning the Process Materials and Costs Associated with Growing Wheatgrass Importance of an Organic Crop Wheatgrass Shelf Life Growing Medium The Effect of Climate

Chapter 6: The Cultivation Process

Soaking and Sprouting Planting the Sprouts for Indoor Growing Maintaining the Sprouts for Indoor Growing Working with Nature Harvesting Wheatgrass Buying Wheatgrass from Manufacturers

Chapter 7: Consuming Wheatgrass

Juicers Buying Wheatgrass Food Products Wheatgrass Recipes

Chapter 8: Wheatgrass, Children, and Pets

The Problem with the Traditional Food Pyramid The Healthy Eating Pyramid Incorporating Wheatgrass into a Living Food Pyramid for Children Introducing Children to Wheatgrass Health Concerns for Children on a Living Foods Diet Wheatgrass and Pets

Chapter 9: Wheatgrass and Its “Super” Family

Other Super Grasses in the Wheatgrass Family Comparing Wheatgrass with Other Super Foods Combining Wheatgrass with Other Super Foods

Chapter 10: Growing Wheatgrass for Profit

Setting Up a Home-based Business

Chapter 11: Moving Beyond Home

Extending the Plan — An Addendum Integrated Marketing Communication

Conclusion appendix a: Suppliers of Wheatgrass and Wheatgrass-related Paraphernalia

U.S. Growers and Manufacturers International Suppliers Wheatgrass Health Centers

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