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Benefits of Wheat



   Wheat, originating from south-western Asia, is a term defining the herbs from the Triticum genus. In the world it ranks second after corn at the number of farms which grow wheat. In ancient times, wheat grains were eaten raw, later they were fried or boiled in water under the form of flat cakes. More recently it became a main aliment in the occidental culture, being today used for preparing numerous types of food.

Description of Wheat plant

   There are numerous types of wheat: winter wheat, summer wheat and common wheat. Winter wheat is seeded in fall, being cultivated in Mediterranean and temperate climates. Summer wheat is seeded in spring, it cannot bear low temperatures. Common wheat is cultivated at higher latitudes; it is the mainly used in the baking of bread.

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Properties and benefits of Wheat

   Wheat contains mineral salts, catalytic elements, calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, chlorine, sulfur, silicon, zinc, manganese, cobalt, copper, iodide, arsenic, vitamins A, B, E, K, D, PP, and ferments. Thus, wheat is the base for nourishment.

Treatments

   Cornered wheat is administered in states of demineralization, anemia, asthenia, growth, rachitis, tuberculosis, pregnancy, breastfeeding. It is also recommended in sterility. Germinated wheat contains 2 or 3 times more vitamin B than common wheat. This way, the germinated seeds are used for treating gastro-intestinal and cardiovascular maladies, skin diseases or hepatic and breathing affections. It also has the property of balancing the body weight.

wheat plant    A 3-6 month diet is used for more serious diseases and for people suffering from demineralization. The daily dosage is 3-6 tablespoons for adults and 1-3 for children, administered before meals. For babies, powdered wheat seeds are administered, added to their milk bottle, mixed with other cereals, milk, honey, fruit juices or food.

   Wheat is useful fighting against cholesterol, because it contains fat essential acids which prevent the forming on blood vessels' walls. As an alternative method it is also good against cancer.

Mixtures

Green wheat juice

   Green wheat juice is obtained like this: the wheat is cut with scissors, as close to its base as possible. The blades are washed and added into a centrifuge. The remaining weeds are thrown away and the liquid is added into the centrifuge again. It is administered like this: one 20 ml glass or 1-2 teaspoons before one of the main meals.

   The green wheat juice has a strong detoxifying effect on the body, which is why it has to be consumed on an empty stomach.

wheat    Green wheat can also be consumed in various combinations: green wheat along with beet and carrots is prepared from 3 carrots, half a red beet and 50 g of green wheat. The beet and carrots are peeled, cut into small cubes, put into the centrifuge and transformed into juice. The green wheat is added at the end.

   Another combination is green wheat with pineapple: half of the pineapple fruit is peeled and put into the mixer and then combined with the green wheat.

Warning

   The germinated wheat is not indicated for people with an excess of estrogen hormones in their bodies.





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