Alternative Healing – Energy Drink..YOW!
What did I pick up from a gay guy? The most fabulous wheatgrass drink ever, ever made!
Actually I saw the recipe on Queer Eye For The Straight Guy a couple of years ago and I still use it. Such a delicious and energy boosting natural alternative. And healing to boot! Now wheatgrass isn’t normally considered appealing unless you happen to be used to the taste. Just like the name says it is a grass so you get the taste of lawn without the daisy.
As in the pic above you can grow you own (or pay $6 a shot from a juice bar – your choice). If you grow your own a mix of 1/3 potting mix, 1/3 peat, and 1/3 soil is ideal. It doesn’t have to be deep. I used to sprinkle a little kelp over the top in the hope this would add more nutrients to the wheatgrass. Not sure it did. Then you water and cover with newspaper until it sprouts about a centimeter (will push up paper). Then remove the paper and place in sunlight (you want the chorophyll that will be produced from having the sunlight shine on it).
Then just take some scissors and snip. Leave a little at the bottom and you should get at least one (possibly two) more cuttings.
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Wheatgrass on it’s own isn’t what I would call “fun”. If you are on the lookout for juice you can stomach as an alternative for healing this is great stuff. Like the Queer Eye Guy’s if you add little raz a mah taz to wheatgrass you’ll love it!
You can always use wheatgrass powder for the same effect.
Juice:
2 Pears (Suggest you remove any waxy coating by peeling – you can eat it but why would you? Unless you just love wax covered fruit)
1/4 of a Pineapple (fresh really taste better but messy)
A sprig of mint
And last of all add the wheatgrass…..I don’t measure but I think about a decent handful. This site is about alternative healing not recipes so those are kind of ball park. Still you can’t go wrong because if it’s too sweet add more wheatgrass (very strong, so only a little at a time), and if too….grassy….add more pineapple. You will find the resulting mixture very satisfing to drink and is a great pick me up much better for you than those ridiculous (and IMHO dangerous) energy drinks.
It’s funny to see kids faces when they see the green froth being offered to them, but they pleasantly surprised it if they pluck up the courage to try. Green is a powerful anchor.
Blessings,
Keri Eagan
Alternative*Insight
Tags: alternative healing, alternative natural healing, energy, energy drink, juice, mint, pear, pineapple, wheatgrass
I’m one of those weirdo’s who likes my wheatgrass juice straight. I am also a big fan of juicing and this recipe sounds intriguing, tasty and fun.
Steve
I want to try it but I’m a little afraid. But if it’s going to add energy then why not.
Jose Escalante
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Thanks for the tip. I’m going to have to try this.
Martin O’Connor
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I’ve only taken wheat grass once.
Taste ok to me.
John Ho
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So Steve drinks wheatgrass? I think it is a good thing he is leaving California soon.
Does this stuff taste good with bourbon?
Seize the Day,
Rob
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“I’ll try anything once and twice if I like it.”
I’ll give it a whirl. Thanks.
Lynn Lane->Success Strategies For Life
What is it about green food that immediately makes you think it’s going to taste horrible, but that it’s good for you?! I’m sure I’ll be pleasantly surprised.
Martin
Anything that gives you energy can’t be all bad even if it is green. Looking at the picture, it reminds me of chives all though chives is hollow inside. Definitely worth a try. I like new drinks and this sounds so easy to make.
Vicki http://www.bridal-threads.com
Hi Keri,
I am totally laughing. I’m with Steve Chambers on this one, although your recipe does sound yummy enough to try it out. When the grass is GOOD, Wheat Grass juice and Barley Grass juice taste a touch sweet.
And they are great for your immune systems! Who was I just telling that to the other day?
Great alternative healing tidbit!
Happy Dating and Relationships,
April Braswell
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I love wheat grass. A lb of vegetables in one shot….is there anything better? I never thought of growing it myself…hmmm nice idea
MissMentor
I haven’t gone the wheatgrass route. I ate too much lawn in my early days of playing softball.
Katie
I have to admit that I think it looks disgusting (but then again, I am just a kid) however, you are the expert and I’ll trust you on how healthy it is. With all that healthy stuff in it, it has to be good for you! I really have to try it, but I’ve never heard of wheat grass. I can’t see me growing my own but I’ll look around for it!
Lisa McLellan
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Don’t have a report on my wheat grass.
Haven’t been able to find it.
Might have to grow my own.
Martin O’Connor
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I’m in Mexico now and haven’t found wheat grass as of yet.
Martin O’Connor
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With St. Patrick’s Day just a couple of months away, I think you should start selling the “fixings” for this drink on your website! Who wouldn’t love to celebrate with this greener than green healthy tonic?!!!!
Hope you are well Keri.
Lisa McLellan, Child Care Expert
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