The amazing health benefits of Wheatgrass

A young grass you can easily grow at home, Wheat grass is a nutrient-dense food that can make a healthful juice for any dietary plan. Wheat grass is one of the so-called “green foods” a rich source of several B vitamins; many essential amino acids; the minerals iron and magnesium and chlorophyll, the natural plant pigment. Some practitioners have touted wheat grass for cancer prevention and treatment.

Wheat grass vitamins and minerals:

Vitamins: Wheatgrass contains high amounts of vitamins A, E and B. It also contains many minerals and trace elements: Calcium, Phosphorus, Sodium, Potassium, Magnesium, Iron and Zinc.

Amino Acids: Wheat grass also contains twelve amino acids including the eight amino acids: phenylalanine, valine, threonine, tryptophan, isoleucine, methionine, leucine and lysine. Essential amino acids are those that the body cannot create and they must be obtained through one’s diet.

Pre-digested Food: Wheatgrass juice is considered a pre-digested food. It does not require enzymes for breaking down proteins. Wheatgrass juice contains both amino acids and glucose therefore it is readily assimilated in the body.

Chlorophyll: Wheatgrass juice is rich in Chlorophyll. Chlorophyll has a molecular structure almost identical to the haemoglobin molecule of human blood. Chlorophyll in wheatgrass juice helps the blood carry Oxygen to all the cells.

More Wheat grass benefits:

Wheatgrass juice is immediately absorbed into the bloodstream and gives immediate energy. The following advantages show that juicing wheatgrass is very beneficial.

Wheatgrass energizes and reduces fatigue and it is an appetite suppressant. Wheatgrass juice improves metabolism and wheatgrass juice enriches the blood, removes blood disorders and lowers blood pressure. Wheatgrass juice is antibacterial and helps cleanse the liver.

Wheatgrass is good for skin problems and improves complexion, treats acne and removes acne scars. Its juice keeps hair from greying and removes dandruff. It boosts the immune system, calms the nervous system, promotes regularity and helps fight constipation. The Chlorophyll present in wheatgrass will wash drug deposits from the body, neutralize toxins in the body, help purify the liver and prevent ageing. The chlorophyll also stabilizes blood sugar levels.

Nutritional values of wheatgrass in 100g juice: (one)

Calories 21.0 Cal
Carbohydrates 2.0 g
Fat 0.06 g
Water 95 g
Sodium 10.3 mg
Iron 0.61 mg
Folic Acid 29 mcg
Dietary Fiber < 0.1 g
Glucose 0.80 g
Calcium 24.2 mg
Magnesium 24 mg
Selenium < 1 ppm
Potassium 147 mg
Zinc 0.33 mg
Phosphorus 75.2 mg
Vitamin A 427 IU
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) 0.08 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 0.13 mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide) 0.11 mg
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) 6.0 mg
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine HCI) 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) < 1 mg
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) 3.65 mg
Vitamin E 15.2 IU
Chlorophyll 42.2 mg
Choline 92.4 mg

Note: Please note that when you are undergoing Chemotherapy, it is advisable to talk to the doctor and take Wheatgrass juice. Because, in some Chemotherapy regimens, Wheatgrass is contra indicated. In fact, Wheatgrass can be grown at home itself and it is available even in Powder Form in all the medical stores and general stores but fresh wheatgrass would have more benefits.