You may be aware that many people on special diets are drinking wheat grass juice to naturally improve their prospect of detoxification, weight loss and many other conditions.

Wheat grass shoots contain a great spread of minerals, as well as anti oxidants and nutrients that can really benefit your body in the cleansing and repair of cells. It is commonly drunk in small 30-40ml shots once or twice daily, and is usually bought ready to drink at health food stores or in juice bars.

The greater availability of the juice means more people can benefit from it – but there is a problem. Wheat grass juice is very expensive, probably on account of its exclusive image as a natural and organic tonic.

To save money and ensure that you really are getting the best fresh product you can choose to make your own juice. This is not as hard as you may think, because there are easy supply channels of ready to juice wheat grass available in most cities. Those health food shops and bars that make juice while you wait have to get their grass from somewhere too.

You will find that if you approach one of these establishments, you will be able to either buy from them, or from their suppliers, trays of growing wheat grass shoots. These will stay fresh for several days in your own home while you gradually use them up.

In order to juice the grass, you need a juicer. Although most people will think of an electric machine, a hand juicer is actually the best choice for most people. Why? First it is cheaper, second it is potentially faster and easier to use.

Because the juice is only made in small shots, it doesn’t take long even by hand. Plus, an electric juicer takes much longer to set up and clean than a manual one does.

If possible try to buy a compact stainless steel hand juicer. Steel is much stronger, and will not flex, break or stain even after many years of constant use.