Want To Improve Your Diet…Eat Wheatgrass!
What! When I first heard the word Wheatgrass, I envisioned a cow eating grass. I thought to myself, who on Earth would want to eat that? I had to find out what Wheatgrass was and what was causing all the raving. Wheatgrass is sourced from a wheat plant called Triticum aestivum. It is processed in a lab and formulated into a powder or liquid form. At the point, it can be made into supplements and foods.
History Of Wheatgrass
The use of Wheatgrass in medicine or as an everyday supplement is not a new thought. Research shows Wheatgrass to have been consumed over 5,000 years ago to cure ailment and physical diseases. In the 1940s, Charles Schnabel, brought his research to the public and cans of Wheatgrass began to be sold throughout the United States. Wheatgrass dipped down in popularity as others foods and supplements gained popularity. Recently, Wheatgrass has made a comeback within the holistic community.
Wheatgrass May Improve Your Diet
Wheatgrass is rich in vitamins and antioxidants. It is particularly high in vitamins A and E, calcium, selenium, magnesium, and Iron. One ounce of Wheatgrass juice is said to have the same content of vitamins and minerals as an ounce of fresh vegetables. Vitamin A and E are not only beneficial for eye health, but also help protect your body from free radicals.
Forms Of Wheatgrass
Wheatgrass can be found in liquid, powder, and capsules. For crafty nutritionists, the leaf form Wheatgrass can be bought and made into liquid or powder at home.
Additional Benefits Of Wheatgrass
Wheatgrass is mostly used to detoxify and cure the body. Often it is associated to alleviate common illnesses such as a cold, flu, stomach virus or fever. True believers of Wheatgrass, know that the chlorophyll in the Wheatgrass promotes circulation and can cure more serious diseases such as colitis and even cancer. Circulation is a big deal in the body; and consuming nutrient-rich Wheatgrass will also help circulation to the extremities, preventing nasty blood clots and strokes.
What Does Wheatgrass Taste Like?
It tastes like grass! What else did you think? Wheatgrass has a strong taste associated with it, a slightly odorous smell, and should be followed with a gulp of juice or some food beforehand.
Where Can I Get Wheatgrass From?
On a farm! Just kidding, you don’t have to circle acres of farmland to get Wheatgrass. Your local supermarket and health food store will carry many brands and forms of it. Smoothie restaurants now have the option to add a “shot” of Wheatgrass for some extra nutrition in your smoothie.
Give Wheatgrass a try to improve your diet. Let us know your comments and experiences eating Wheatgrass.
About the Author
Carlos Alvarez is a holistic lifestyle blogger and a dedicated gym goer. Carlos enjoys topics ranging from holistic lifestyle to healthy regimens. Carlos counts calories and exercises on a regular basis. Like Carlos’ topics? Stay tuned for additional tips & tricks on healthier living.
DecoPix (@TiinaTibs)
September 21, 2016I have heard that wheatgrass is super healthy and it makes wonders for your health if you add it to your diet. I’ve also heard that the taste is not so delicious. i was recommended it but I was a bit afraid that as is has that ‘wheat’ on its name it might have gluten, and I’m pretty sensitive for gluten so so far I have skipped it.
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June 15, 2016Wheatgrass juice is nature’s finest medicine. It is our signature elixir here at Hippocrates. It is a powerful concentrated liquid nutrient. Two ounces of wheatgrass juice has the nutritional equivalent of five pounds of the best raw organic vegetables. For example, wheatgrass has twice the amount of Vitamin A as carrots and is higher in Vitamin C than oranges! It contains the full spectrum of B vitamins, as well as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium and potassium in a balanced ratio. Wheatgrass is a complete source of protein, supplying all of the essential amino acids, and more. It has about 20% of total calories coming from protein.
View CommentLizelle
June 4, 2016Tried wheatgrass jui before and didn’t like it haha! I was immature back then and now that I’m more conscious of my health I may give it another chance
View CommentJessica
June 3, 2016Will this be the new super food? Hehe. I love how it helps in the immunue system so might as well try it.
View CommentCarrie
June 3, 2016I’ve been wanting to try wheatgrass in some smoothies but I haven’t been able to find it here yet. Maybe soon!
View CommentKarla
June 3, 2016I have a cold right now, so maybe I should try it. I also saw someone’s comment that they felt awake after drinking a wheat grass shot, so I should try it for that too!
View CommentBernadette Callahan
June 3, 2016I dont think I have ever had wheatgrass. I have seen it but never purchased any. Looks interesting…and healthy.
View CommentNancy
June 3, 2016We actually grew two half-foot squares of wheat grass on our kitchen counter for a few years before moving. A shot of wheat grass juice does, in fact, take some getting used to but it’s really not so bad that you’d need much of a chaser but a bite of peach or something (so you get the fiber of the fruit and not just the liquid sugar of a juice) would probably work just as well. It does for me, at least!
This is so informative, though. I’m glad more people are talking about wheat grass!
View CommentCarlos Alvarez
June 3, 2016Nacy:
Interesting – will have to try it out like you pointed out.
Carlos
View CommentJasmine Watts
June 2, 2016Interesting article! I am reading about wheat grass for the first time. Thanks for sharing this great post!
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