A few weeks ago we had Nathan's family over for dinner. After dinner, I was in the kitchen, holding Isaiah. He started screaming, pulling my hair (which he had never done before), and pointing to something on the counter. At first, I scolded him for acting that way, but when he didn't stop, I tried to figure out what on earth he wanted so desperately!??! He was pointing to the basket of supplements sitting on the kitchen counter. I had been giving him Alfalfa, along with his probiotic to help his constipation. He LOVES to chew the Alfalfa. After I gave him more to eat, he carried around the bottle, begging the family to give him more. Weird, I know. Nathan tried eating it, too, but it didn't have quite the same effect on him! Adults are supposed to SWALLOW it! Isaiah continues to beg for the Alfalfa...he knows it's helping his stomach... and the pooping process.In light of that story, I thought I would tell you all of the wonderful benefits of Alfalfa:
Minerals found in Alfalfa:
Calcium - builds and maintains bones and teeth; helps clot blood, aids in vitality and endurance; regulates heart rhythm, soothes nerves.
Iron - required in manufacturing hemoglobin; helps carry oxygen in the blood.
Potassium - necessary for normal muscle tone, nerves, heart action and enzyme reactions; digests fats.
Phosphorus - needed for normal bone and tooth structure. Interrelated with action of calcium and Vitamin D. Improves nourishment of nerve tissue.
Chlorine (chloride) - an essential electrolyte which cleans and purifies the body; regulates fat, sugar and starch metabolism.
Sodium - regulates fluid balance throughout body; neutralizes acids, prevents clotting of blood; activates spleen, bowels and stomach functions.
Silicon Magnesium - helps body to deal with constipation; steadies the nerves; has protective effect on skin and body; stimulates brain function.
Alfalfa's deep roots seek out minerals in the subsoil, which are inaccessible to other plants. The average alfalfa plant has roots 10 to 20 feet long or more.
Vitamins found in Alfalfa:
Vitamin A- for night vision and important for eye health. Builds resistance to infections, especially in the respiratory tract; promotes growth ands vitality; promotes healthy skin and is essential in pregnancy.
Vitamin E - protects cells against damage from sun's radiation and air pollution; promotes heart, cardiovascular and muscle health and improved immune function; promotes muscle tone in the body; helps bring nutrients to cells and helps strengthen blood vessel walls, including capillary walls; helps proper focusing of the eyes.
Vitamin B6 - helps food assimilation and protein and fat metabolism; promotes nerve and skin health; helps battle nausea symptoms.
Vitamin K - essential for blood clotting; important in liver functions; may possibly contribute to vitality and longevity. Alfalfa can increase the ability of blood to clot after an injury. Aspirin delays clotting, so taking alfalfa could interfere with the anticoagulant effects of aspirin. Alfalfa should not be used while aspirin or any anti-clotting medication is being taken on a regular basis unless the doctor knows about your supplementation.
Vitamin D - regulates the use of calcium and phosphorus in the body and is therefore necessary for the proper formation of strong and healthy teeth and bones.
Essential enzymes found in Alfalfa:
Contains 8 essential enzymes to enable foods to be assimilated in the body:
Lipase – fat splitting
Amylase – acts on starches
Coagulase – coagulates or clots blood
Invertase - converts cane sugar to dextrose
Peroxidate – oxidizing effect of the blood
Pectinase – forms vegetable jelly
Protase – digests proteins
Pretty cool, isn't it?
Who would have thought that one little plant could do so much!
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