WHEATGRASS BENEFITS

It is a grass of the common wheat plant, scientifically known as Triticum aestivum.  The young grass of the common wheat is freshly juiced to get the wheatgrass juice. Wheatgrass juice known to be the most healthy drink as it contains multiple nutrients like vitamins, amino acids, chlorophyll, and other enzymes.  The use of wheatgrass juice is referred to as “Green Blood Therapy”.  It is slowly gaining popularity in India, but its benefits have been known in Western countries for a long time. 

Nutrient content of wheatgrass juice per 100ml 

  • Carbohydrates 100gms
  • Protein 50gms
  • Sugars 50gms
  • Calcium 1gm
  • Iron 0.1gm
  • Sodium 2.45gms
  • Vitamin C 17gms
  • Other vitamins: vitamin A, D, E and K  
  • Other  minerals: potassium, magnesium and sulphur  
  • It contains 17 types of amino acids.  
  • certain enzymes and chlorophyll, which add to its nutritional value.

The Nutritional benefits of Wheat grass: 

  • Source of antioxidants

           The nutritional quality and antioxidants present in wheatgrass can be used as a strong antioxidant agent because it scavenges free radicals, and therefore could be used during periods of stress and to generally nourish health. 

  • It has anti-inflammatory properties

Wheatgrass has been shown to possess anti-inflammatory properties.  An animal study from 2011 showed significant anti-inflammatory activity against inflammation like granuloma and conditions that closely resemble arthritis in humans.

  • Improves Digestion 

Wheatgrass comes with enzymes that helps with the breakdown of complex food particles into simpler ones, thereby facilitating their absorption.  This helps with digestion greatly.  Wheatgrass also comes with cleansing and detoxification attributes, leading to lower gas, bloating and discomfort in the abdomen.  It can also relieve what is known as IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) and constipation. 

  • Stimulates Metabolism 

Wheatgrass contributes towards giving your metabolism a major boost, enabling better weight loss and management in turn.  It comes with several essential nutrients that keep you feeling fuller after each meal.  This automatically works to lower cravings greatly. 

  •  May Minimize Risk Of Cancer

Wheatgrass is said to possess properties that may help fight against cancer cells.  Cancer cells thrive in a low oxygen environment.  Wheatgrass supplies high oxygen to all the body tissues, and this may help in combating cancer.  A study was conducted on 60 patients with breast cancer found that wheatgrass juice could help reduce the risk of blood toxicity due to chemotherapy.  However, more studies in this line are needed to reach further conclusions

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