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The benefits of wheatgrass are rarely discussed. To many people, wheatgrass is just like any other green grass, great for Mother Earth. You may have seen people taking green juice shots at juice bars, possibly making funny faces after, and you may be wondering what that is and why are they being taken as tiny shots. Well that green juice is wheatgrass juice, and just one shot a day provides you all the benefits.
Benefits of Wheatgrass Juice
- Wheatgrass juice contains high levels of magnesium, calcium and potassium and just 2 ounces of it provides you with vitamins and minerals equivalent to around three pounds of vegetables.
- It helps in fighting against cold and cough as it contains more vitamin C than oranges.
- Wheatgrass juice is one of the best ingestible sources of chlorophyll as it is around 70% living chlorophyll which helps in oxygenating the blood and obstructs growth of any harmful bacteria. It also purifies the liver by neutralizing toxins in our body.
- It helps in improving vision as it contains twice the vitamin A as carrots.
- Healing process of any ulcers, infection and sores externally or internally are quickened by consuming wheatgrass juice.
- Wheatgrass juice also helps in improving digestion and relieves constipation immediately.
- One teaspoon of wheatgrass powder provides nutritional benefits equivalent to an entire spinach salad weighing approximately 50 grams.
- Wheatgrass also helps in rebuilding red blood cell and controls your blood pressure as well as sugar level.
- Wheatgrass juice is also used as a cleansing agent as it possesses the power of detoxification that's 10 times more superior than popular detox agents such as carrot juice.
- Wheatgrass juice is also used in weight loss programs.
We have provided you the list of known benefits of wheatgrass and you may now want to try it out. However many people stop taking wheatgrass juice after the first try as they can’t seem to get used to the taste. Here is a recipe which might help.
Lemoney Wheatgrass Juice
Ingredients:
- 50 gms. Wheatgrass, washed
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp mint leaves, washed
- 200 ml water
Directions:
- Place the wheatgrass and mint leaves in a blender.
- Pour in the lemon juice and the water.
- Process all the ingredients, strain the juice and serve fresh.
The juice is best taken an hour before having your breakfast.
