It has the highest content of vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals of any green plant. Wheatgrass is also high in enzymes, which determine the efficiency and health of the metabolic system. The most natural enzymes come from live food, such as wheatgrass, that has not been changed through processes such as preserving and cooking. It is also high in Chlorophyll, which has similar properties to haemoglobin and is essential for healthy blood cells. Each tray is filled with Bord na Mona compost with Organic Wheat Seed on top.
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The process takes place in a glasshouse and the growing period is about 12 days. Many people take synthetic vitamin pills as a substitute for what they miss out on in a balanced diet. However, there is much debate about whether they have the same benefit as the real vitamins found in unprocessed foods. We need Vitamin A for good eyesight, normal growth - plus it helps prevent brittle bones, night blindness, and dry skin. Vitamin B helps the digestive system, the adrenal glands and is essential for normal brain and body formation.