Are you curious as to why wheatgrass has grown popular? In the world of natural health, these freshly sprouted greens have been in the spotlight over the past decades as a superfood. It’s everywhere, from health food shops to juice bars. Other nutrient-rich food may have overshadowed the thriving wheatgrass but its range of health benefits is UNPRECEDENTED!
I have to take time to honor the somewhat forgotten wheatgrass shot and its nutritionally dense simplicity.
So, are you ready for this?
BITTER, the way to a BETTER you.
One ounce of wheatgrass juice has over 103 different vitamins and nutrients!
Wheatgrass contains vitamin A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B8, B12, C, E, K, iron, magnesium, calcium, beta-carotene, and phosphorus. It has all 9 of the essential amino acids, as well as 13 of the 16 nonessential amino acids. A shot of this “green blood” has 70% chlorophyll, a property known for providing oxygen to plants for healthy growth. Moreover, wheatgrass has been widely acclaimed for having cancer-preventing properties.
Every wheatgrass shot helps protect the body from colds, toxins, and harmful molecules. So I think we can all learn to just get over the whole four seconds of the bitter taste.
“Wheatgrass has more vitamin A than carrots, more vitamin C than oranges, and the total amount of nutrients exceed the nutrients found in up to two and a half pounds of fresh green vegetables!”
Several studies have shown the density of vitamins and minerals found in wheatgrass. It is no wonder why the health market promotes it. However, wheatgrass supplements are nowhere near as effective as wheatgrass juice. It’s better to take it undiluted and on an empty stomach so that the myriad of nutrients are easily absorbed by the body.
They are a powerhouse for healthy living, and for a nomad like myself, they are heaven sent! So grateful for this juice bar that I found in the middle of Chiang Mai’s old city.
Fuddhist tip: Take a shot and have a freshly squeezed orange juice ready. 10 seconds after taking the shot, smile big because you’ve done your body a gang of GOOD!
In all its richness and goodness, it is important to remember that wheatgrass is not a miracle cure. It does not work like magic. Pair it with a well-balanced diet and healthy holistic living.
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