Wheatgrass juice has been called the king of all juices. It has the highest beta-carotene and chlorophyll content of all the cereal grasses.
Wheatgrass juice is the extracted juice from young wheat plants. The juice is touted for many health benefits due to its high concentration of chlorophyll, enzymes, vitamins and minerals.
Two ounces of wheatgrass juice is equivalent to the nutrition provided by four of organic green vegetables. The starch in the wheat berry is stored energy that, when converted to simple sugar, is a quick energy source.
It is good for athletes because it is a juice, and when taken on an empty stomach it is absorbed into the blood in about 20 minutes.
It is one of the best detoxifiers and blood purifiers available. It contains many vitamins, minerals, enzymes, proteins and trace minerals, but is especially rich in the antioxidants selenium and vitamin A and E.
The right way to use wheat grass juice is in small amounts throughout the course of the day, always on an empty or nearly empty stomach.
Slow sipping small quantity of the juice gives the body an opportunity to get use its taste and effect.
The juice has a pungent, sweet odor/taste which is an acquired taste. It may be drunk straight, or mixed with other juices, such as carrot or apple.
Nutrition benefits of wheatgrass juice
