Wheat Grass Juice Shots

[ohsotired]

I know this has been discussed ad nasueum (I did a search, I swear) but I'm still not clear on the answer.

BUT, what if I am making the wheat grass juice shot myself? As in I cut the grass (right above the roots) and I juice it up.

Not from a powder, but actual growing wheat grass?

Is this safe for me to drink? Is it safe for me to prepare?

The reason I ask is...........I just started working at a coffee/smoothie shop, and this is one of the items we offer.

And tomorrow (more training) we are supposed to make these wheat grass shots and drink them.

After some of the things I've read about reactions people have had here, I'm terrified of drinking this.

Should I just pull my manager aside and tell her "Hey I can't drink that" ?

TIA!

[happygirl]

from https://www.celiac.com/articles/182/1/Unsaf...ents/Page1.html

Unsafe food lists:

Wheat Grass (can contain seeds)

[ohsotired]

Thanks for that link, happygirl.

I guess maybe I need to do some additional research (or someone needs to explain it to me like I'm 5) as I don't get how a blade of grass might have seeds, and remember, this is wheat grass that I will be cutting myself.

Can somebody bust out the crayons and show me? LOL

I think I've pretty much decided that I'm NOT drinking this, and I think I decided that today while I was at work, before I ever even asked here if it was safe. I just don't want to chance having a debilitating reaction whilst I'm at work.

[gfp]

Thanks for that link, happygirl.

I guess maybe I need to do some additional research (or someone needs to explain it to me like I'm 5) as I don't get how a blade of grass might have seeds, and remember, this is wheat grass that I will be cutting myself.

Can somebody bust out the crayons and show me? LOL

I think I've pretty much decided that I'm NOT drinking this, and I think I decided that today while I was at work, before I ever even asked here if it was safe. I just don't want to chance having a debilitating reaction whilst I'm at work.

This isn't something easy to explain like you're 5.

Firstly, we talk about gluten but gluten is not the culprit. A very small part of the protein that is gluten is actually the bad guy...

If you really want it like your 5 ....

This is like blaming the bus that takes you to school for getting bullied when you get to school.

The bus is just the 'delivery' method. The bus itself isn't punching you.

Wheat makes the seeds and the seeds have a protein called gluten. This protein is made INSIDE the plant from little component pieces. The question is can those pieces cause the reaction or can they combine to do so.

It won't help if momma drives you to school and drops you off if the bully is waiting for you at the other side.

[darlindeb25]

It won't help if momma drives you to school and drops you off if the bully is waiting for you at the other side.

I love that, and I agree totally.

[spunky]

I don't know whether technically wheat grass juice could bother someone who has problems with gluten or not, but in my own mind, I mean, common-sense-wise, it makes me shudder to even think of TRYING that.

I'd tell the boss I have an allergy and cannot risk drinking it... someone else will have to taste-test yours for you... it just doesn't seem worth the risk, in my thinking.

I wouldn't do it.

[ohsotired]

Well, I managed to get out of taste testing these today - I just sort of stepped back and let someone else take it.

I absolutely intend to have a discussion with my boss about my diet, as well as talking with some of the other department heads (this is a coffee shop inside a grocery store, so perhaps I can make an impact on the store and help other people that are gluten free).

Thanks for your replies, everyone. And gfp, I totally get your analogy, and thanks for dumbing it down for me.