Wheatgrass Juice
Biography
Wheatgrass refers to the young grass of the common wheat plant, Triticum aestivum. The juice of Wheatgrass tastes very greeny with strong bitter tones.
Wheatgrass has grown in popularity over the recent years with its health claims and nutritional profile its become a staple with many juicers.
Not all of us live near somewhere that sells freshly grown wheatgrass, but the good thing is that they easy to sprout your own and their cheap too:). You can also go pre-grown trays from online or mail order vendors.
Our own indepth information section on wheatgrass can be found here. If you want more information on wheatgrass consider books by Dr Ann Wigmore.
Nutritional Analysis
Wheatgrass is refered to as a superfood or complete food as it has all the nutrients needed to live on. The juice has high levels of amino acids, enzymes, vitamins A, E, C, K and B Complex(including b12), whilst being just as great source of minerals including iron, calcium, magnesium, germanium, sulfur and zinc.
Wheatgrass is an extremely rich source of Chlorophyll which has many documented benefits which can be found here.
Health Benefits Summary
- Anemia/Blood Builder
- Acidosis
- Bone Health
- Eye Health
- Cancer Prevention
- Constipation
- Chronic Fatigue
- Diabetes/Hypoglycemia
- Hair Loss
- Lower Blood Pressure
- Liver Health
- Sexual Dysfunction(impotence)
- Skin Conditions
- Nervous System
Important Information
Sprouts are easy to go yourself and relatively cheap so it saves you having to buy the overpriced store or juicebar bought diluted wheatgrass.
Wheatgrass is a very strong green juice its best to start with very small amounts such as 2oz to avoid detox reaction.
Despite the name wheatgrass it doesnt have gluten in it, therefore is safe for those on gluten free diets or coelic.
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