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Recipe For Almond Milk (Dairy–Free And Delicious)
- 100g raw almonds (organic if you can) soaked in a cup of water overnight (or for a couple of hours)
- blend with 1 litre of filtered water
- add a dash of cinnamon (about 1/4 teaspoon or more if you like)
- add a tablespoon of honey or agave nectar(suitable for diabetics)
- add 1/4 teaspoon of natural vanilla extract or teaspoon of vanilla powder
- add a tablespoon coconut oil (optional)
- blend it all again!
- strain the mixture through a nut milk bag or a clean stocking.
now you have a perfect, delicious alternative to milk to use on your cereal and in your tea but you will probably just drink it as is!
Almonds are a very healthy source of protein, calcium, B vitamins and good–for–you fats.
Detox Juice: (Kidney Cleanser)
- 60 ml fresh organic Barley grass or Wheatgrass juice (2–3 frozen cubes)
- 3 Small carrots
- 3 small apples
- 2 sticks of celery
Juice the apples, followed by the carrots and celery and lastly add the Barley grass or Wheatgrass juice.
Pour in a tall glass and enjoy!
Flu Fighter Juice
- 60 ml fresh organic Barley grass or Wheatgrass juice (2–3 frozen cubes)
- 4 Carrots
- 3 small apples
- 1 small piece of ginger
- 1 beetroot
- 1 lime
- 2–3 cups of fresh orange juice
Juice the apples, followed by the carrots, ginger, beetroot, lime and lastly add the orange & Barley or Wheatgrass juice.
The Ultimate Breakfast Smoothie
- 60 ml fresh organic Barley grass or Wheatgrass juice (2–3 frozen cubes)
- 1 teaspoon Flaxseed Oil – optional
- 1 Banana
- A cup of mixed berries (strawberry/raspberry/blackberry)
- 2 tablespoons of pumpkin and sunflower seeds
- 1 tablespoon of cornflakes or quinoa flakes or millet or oats
- 2 tablespoons of natural or soya yoghurt
- A cup of almond milk or rice milk / or berry juice (Read here how to make your own almond milk)
- A squirt of local honey
In a blender, combine all ingredients until frothie.
Vocado Kiwi Fruit Boost
- 60 ml fresh organic Barley grass or Wheatgrass juice (2–3 frozen cubes)
- 1 Avocado
- 2 golden kiwi fruit or regular
- 1 very ripe pear
- 2 tablespoons of natural yoghurt or Soya yoghurt
- A cup of rice milk
- A squirt of honey
In a blender, combine all ingredients until frothie.
Greendoor© Breakfast Smoothie
Make this smoothie every morning for breakfast. It’s rich in vitamins, antioxidants, fiber, omega–3 fats, mono–unsaturated fats, soy protein, and so much more!
Ingredients:
- 60 ml fresh organic Barley grass or Wheatgrass juice (2–3 frozen cubes)
- 1 banana
- ½ apple
- 1 kiwi, peeled
- ½ cup frozen mixed berries
- 1 cup orange juice
- ½ cup soy milk or almond milk (Read here how to make your own almond milk)
- ½ cup nonfat plain yogurt
- ½ cup tofu
- 3 tablespoons unsalted natural peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons aloe vera juice
- 2 tablespoons flaxseed oil
In a blender, combine banana, apple, kiwi, mixed berries and orange juice. Blend until smooth. Add soy milk, yogurt, tofu, peanut butter, aloe vera juice, flaxseed oil, and Barley or Wheatgrass juice. Blend again until well blended. Pour into glasses and serve.
Kiwi Watermelon Slushy
- 60 ml fresh organic Barley grass or Wheatgrass juice (2–3 frozen cubes)
- 4 Kiwis, halved and peeled
- 1½ cups of cut watermelon
- 1 cup of ice
- 1 tablespoon of agave (optional, for taste)
In a blender, combine all ingredients until the ice is thoroughly crushed. Add a teaspoon or so of agave to the blender for added sweetness. Enjoy!
Carrot–Apple–Barley Grass Juice
- 60 ml fresh organic Barley grass or Wheatgrass juice (2–3 frozen cubes)
- 6–8 Organic Carrots
- 1 Organic Apple
Wash and cut up your apples and carrots. Juice the apples, followed by the carrots and lastly add the Barley or Wheatgrass juice.
Pour in a tall glass and enjoy!
Bananacado Smoothie
Bananas and avocados are excellent brain boosters and mood lifters. A great source of vitamin B6, bananas reduce fatigue and premenstrual symptoms. Avocados provide healthy fats, which raise serotonin levels and keep you happy.
This is a great breakfast shake with which to start your busy day.
Ingredients:
- 60 ml fresh organic Barley grass or Wheatgrass juice (2–3 frozen cubes)
- 1 large organic banana (frozen)
- ½ large ripe organic avocado
- ½ a lemon juiced
- 1 teaspoon fructose (this may vary for sweetness) or Honey
- 1 cup soya milk (you can use the real stuff too)
- a couple of drops of vanilla essence
Method:
Blend all the ingredients until you have a smooth drink.
Superfoods Smoothie
Ingredients:
- 60 ml fresh organic Barley grass or Wheatgrass juice (2–3 frozen cubes)
- 200ml Freshly Made Organic Apple Juice
- 1 Handful Of Mixed and Frozen Organic Berries
- ½ Organic, Frozen Banana
- ½ teaspoon Ground Raw Organic Cashews
- 1 ½ tablespoons Soya Milk Powder
- 1 tablespoons Hemp Protein Powder
- 1 teaspoon Sprouted Flax Seed
- 1 tablespoons Macca Powder
- 1 teaspoon Raw Honey (optional)
Method:
- Mix all ingredients together in the blender until you have a smooth texture.
- Add the honey last.
- Pour and enjoy!
Fruit & Nut Smoothie
Ingredients:
- 60 ml fresh organic Barley grass or Wheatgrass juice (2–3 frozen cubes)
- 2 big ripe bananas *
- 3 teaspoons cashew nuts
- ½ cup fruit juice
- 1 pine apple
- 1 ripe mango
- 2 teaspoons grated ginger (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lime juice/lemon juice
TIP: * Best to use frozen bananas. Take a ripe bunch –peel and wrap individually in cling wrap and freeze
Method:
- Add cashew to smoothie–maker/blender
- Add fruit juice and first process nuts
- Peel and cube mango and add to processor
- Cube pine apple and add to processor
- Peel and grate ginger and add to processor
- Add lime or lemon juice
- Process all ingredients, before adding
- 2 frozen bananas break and add to blender.
- Add 60 ml (2–3 cubes) fresh Barley grass or Wheatgrass juice
- Process and ENJOY!
Fatigue Fighter
- 60 ml fresh organic Barley grass or Wheatgrass juice (2–3 frozen cubes)
- 2 Carrots
- 2 small apples
- 3 sticks of celery
- 1 beetroot
Juice the apples, followed by the carrots, celery, beetroot and lastly add the Barley grass or Wheatgrass juice.
Pour in a tall glass and enjoy!
Diet Juice
- 60 ml fresh organic Barley grass or Wheatgrass juice (2–3 frozen cubes)
- 3 Carrots
- 2 small apples
- 3 sticks of celery
- 1 fennel
- 1 lime or lemon
Juice the apples, followed by the carrots, celery, lime, fennel and lastly add the Barley grass or Wheatgrass juice.
Pour in a tall glass and enjoy!
Apple–Green Smoothie
- 60 ml fresh organic Barley grass or Wheatgrass juice (2–3 frozen cubes)
- 1 cup of sliced apples with peel (organic)
- 1 tablespoon of prunes, soaked overnight
- 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla flavoring
- 1–1 ½ cup of 50:50 rice dream: almond milk (Read here how to make your own almond milk)
- 2 teaspoons lecithin granules
- 2 tablespoons linseed/flax seed oil
In a blender, combine all ingredients until frothie.
Green Berry Smoothie
- 60 ml fresh organic Barley grass or Wheatgrass juice (2–3 frozen cubes)
- 1 ripe banana
- 2 handfuls of fresh or frozen berries (strawberries, blackberries, raspberries)
- 1 cup of orange or apple juice
In a blender, combine all ingredients until frothie.
Pour in tall glass and garnish with a strawberry.
Liver Cleanser
- 60 ml fresh organic Barley grass or Wheatgrass juice (2–3 frozen cubes)
- (= 2–3 frozen cubes)
- 3 small apples
- 3 sticks of celery
- 1 cucumber
- 1 hard conference pear
- 1 small piece of ginger
- A few leaves of spinach
Juice the apples, followed by the celery, cucumber, pear, ginger & spinach and lastly add the Barley or Wheatgrass juice.
Pour in a tall glass and enjoy!
Protection Of The Environment
A rich source of chlorophyll and live enzymes, Barley grass and Wheatgrass is known as a powerful antioxidant with tremendous anti–ageing properties. It contains an abundance of photochemical that safeguard against radiation, pollution, and other environmental stresses to sustain the body’s youthful health.
Prevents Heart Attacks And Strokes
Evidence suggests that Barley grass and Wheatgrass juice may protect against heart disease and strokes. It keeps the blood flowing and prevents blood clots that can cause these often fatal problems. It also has a beneficial effect on cholesterol and blood pressure, both of which are associated with heart disease and strokes.
Healthy Digestion, Healthy Body
Barley and Wheatgrass juice promotes healthy bowel function. Studies have shown it to be effective against irritable bowel and ulcerative colitis. It boosts the intestinal flora that helps us digest our food, whilst preventing the growth of harmful bacteria and yeast that can impede true health. This healing juice is a powerful liver, kidney, and digestive tract detoxifier and cleanser. It improves the digestion and the absorption of nutrients so that we feel energetic and well.
PH Balancing For Harmonious Health
Green Barley and Wheatgrass is highly alkalizing, which helps keep the acidity and alkalinity in our body in check. Modern living and eating is often acidifying, especially when refined and processed foods are consumed. When the acidity–alkalinity equilibrium is disturbed, it leads to mineral imbalances, a weakening of the immune system, and an increase in inflammation. The result can be illness, pain, disease and lowered quality of life.
When the PH is in harmony, our cells can adequately function and we experience well–being. Green Barley grass Juice has long been known as one of the most alkalizing, balancing foods grown on the earth.
There are no known toxic effects to consuming Barley grass or wheatgrass.
What Our Grass Juice Contains
It contains very large amounts of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes and other beneficial nutrients.
These include:
- essential and non–essential amino acids
- high amounts of antioxidants
- high amounts of enzymes, including the antioxidant enzyme, superoxide dismutase (SOD)
- high amounts of folic acid
- pantothenic acid
- high amounts of carotenoids, including beta carotene – more than 6 times the amount of carotene in spinach
- flavonoids
- high amounts of vitamin B1 – approximately 30 times the amount in cows’ milk; and also 4 times the amount in whole wheat flour
- vitamin B2
- vitamin B6
- high amounts of vitamin B12
- high amounts of vitamin C – about 7 times the amount in oranges; and in the region of more than 3 times the amount in spinach
- high amounts of calcium – approximately more than 10 times the amount in cows’ milk
- copper
- high amounts of iron – approximately 5 times the amount in spinach
- magnesium
- manganese
- phosphorus
- potassium
- high amounts of organic sodium – approximately 25 times the amount in celery; organic sodium helps in joint health as well as improves digestion
- zinc
Barley And Wheatgrass Is Also Rich In Living Chlorophyll. Chlorophyll Has The Following Benefits And Effects:
- It is the basis of all plant life, playing a critical role in photosynthesis.
- It is the first product of light, containing more light energy than any other element.
- It is anti–bacterial, stopping the development and growth of harmful bacteria. It can be used inside the body as well as topically as a healing agent.
- It rebuilds the blood. Chlorophyll is very similar in structure to blood hemoglobin.
- Liquid chlorophyll gets into the bodily tissues, rejuvenating and rebuilding them.
- It alleviates blood sugar problems.
- It neutralizes toxins in the body.
- It helps to purify the liver.
- Liquid chlorophyll washes drug deposits from the body.
What Experts Have Said About Barley And Wheatgrass?
Dr. Yoshihide Hagiwara, President of the Hagiwara Institute of Health in Japan, reports that, among the 150 plants he researched over a period of 13 years, Barley grass was the best source of nutrients needed by the body for healing and vitality.
Dr. Howard Lutz, director of the Institute of Preventive Medicine in Washington, D.C., said that Barley grass is “one of the most incredible products of this decade. It improves stamina, sexual energy, clarity of thought, and reduces addiction to things that are bad for you. It also improves the texture of the skin, and heals the dryness associated with aging”.
“Barley grass leaf extract dramatically inhibits the growth of human prostatic cancer cells grown in tissue culture. …It may provide a new nutritional approach to the treatment of prostate cancer.” – Dr. Allan L. Goldstein, PhD, George Washington University Medical Center.
Have you had your Barley grass today?
Liver Cleanser
- 60 ml fresh organic Barley grass or Wheatgrass juice (2–3 frozen cubes)
- (= 2–3 frozen cubes)
- 3 small apples
- 3 sticks of celery
- 1 cucumber
- 1 hard conference pear
- 1 small piece of ginger
- A few leaves of spinach
Juice the apples, followed by the celery, cucumber, pear, ginger & spinach and lastly add the Barley or Wheatgrass juice.
Pour in a tall glass and enjoy!
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