(This tonic was popularized by Ann Wigmore, the first of American practical nutritionists to recognize the importance of enzymes and lacto-fermented food in the diet. Rejuvelac should be yellowish, cloudy and tart, without being too sour, and slightly carbonated.)

Ingredients:
1/2 cup wheat or other grain
(Hard red winter wheat may not sprout as well. Many people recommend soft white wheat.)
water
sprouting lids
wide mouth qt. jar
wide mouth half-gallon jar (or two quart size jars) can find at Hobby Lobby

Preparation:

1. Place wheat berries in the quart jar. Fill with water and cover top with sprouting lid. Soak at room temperature for 8 to 10 hours.
2. Drain. Rinse and drain again. Place jar in a bowl at an angle on your counter away from direct sunlight to sprout. (Usually 2 days)
3. Rinse your sprouting wheat 2 or 3 times a day.
4. After 2 days, rinse thoroughly and transfer sprouts to your half- gallon jar and fill with water, cover with sprouting lid.
5. Soak sprouts in the dark for 24-48 hours – depending on how tart you want your Rejuvelac.
6. A layer of white foam may form at the top, which should be gently lifted off with a spoon.
7. Strain. Refrigerate covered with a loose fitting lid so it can breathe.
8. A second batch may be made by filling the jar and soaking for 24 hours in the dark; and a third batch, by filling again and soaking another 24 hours. After that the wheat berries will be spent and may be put outside for the birds.

*Cultured food is filled with enzymes. Rejuvelac is THE enzyme drink!
*Enzymes are life lengthening!
*Rejuvelac is a pre-digested food. This means that proteins are broken down into amino acids and carbohydrates into simple sugars. All nutrients are assimilated very soon after drinking without loss of energy.
*Drinking rejuvelac helps digestion and is a very effective cure for stomach and colon problems.
*Use Rejuvelac instead of water in your smoothies and drink some glasses in between meals to cleanse your colon, flush your system and to gain energy.
*Rejuvelac is a natural pro-biotic: the enzymes help the friendly bacteria such as lactobacillus bifidus to grow.
*Your colon becomes cleaner by drinking rejuvelac every day: it prevents sludge to collect on the colon walls.
*The cleaner your colon, the less chance diseases will arise and the healthier you will be.
*Rejuvelac is a rich source of B vitamins, vitamine E and K.
*And last but not least: it is very easy and cheap to make!