Top Health Benefits of WheatGrass
From ancient Egypt and to early Mesopotamian civilizations. The ancient Egyptians found sacred the young leafy blades of wheat and prized them for their positive effect on their health and vitality. Wheatgrass is a nutrient-rich type of young grass in the wheat family. Wheatgrass juice is extracted from wheatgrass sprouts. Hence before the wheat seed begins to form it is gluten-free.
What are the Top Health Benefits of Wheatgrass?
Powerful Nutrient
First of all, let’s talk nutrients. Just two ounces of wheatgrass juice has the nutritional equivalent of five pounds of the best raw organic vegetables!!! Wheatgrass has twice the amount of Vitamin A as carrots and is higher in Vitamin C than oranges. It contains the full spectrum of B vitamins. In addition many minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, and potassium in a balanced ratio. Furthermore, Wheatgrass is a complete source of protein. It has about 20% of total calories coming from protein. Meaning this protein is in the form of polypeptides, simpler and shorter chains of amino acids that the body uses more efficiently in the bloodstream and tissues. Most noteworthy, also supplying all of the essential amino acids, and more.
High in Chlorophyll
Wheatgrass cleanses and builds the blood due to its high content of chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is the first product of light. Meaning it contains more properties than any other element. As a result, all life on this planet comes from the sun. Only green plants can transform the sun’s energy into chlorophyll through the process of photosynthesis. Chlorophyll is known as the ‘lifeblood’ of the plants. This important phytonutrient is what your cells need to thrive. Drinking wheatgrass juice is like drinking liquid sunshine.
Supports Blood Health
Some other health benefits include increasing red blood-cell count; maintaining healthy blood, organs and gastrointestinal tract; stimulating metabolism. Consequently, the juice has the ability to increase the amount of oxygen in the blood. As a result, making it a great way to stimulate circulation.Rather, the Chlorophyll molecule in wheatgrass is almost identical to the hemoglobin molecule in human blood. The only difference is that the central element in chlorophyll is magnesium and in hemoglobin it is iron.
Supports Healthy Liver
It also detoxifies your liver and blood along with chemically neutralizing environmental pollutants. The liver processes what the body ingests., Because of its detoxifying properties, nutrients, and enzymes, wheatgrass is able to support the liver to effectively do its job! Due to its high in saponin, wheatgrass offers excellent support to the lymphatic system.
Maintains energy
Drinking your juice first thing in the morning can give you a natural energy boost without resorting to stimulants like coffee. Since the juice is already in an easily digestible form, it can help revitalize your energy levels within as little as 20 minutes. Chlorophyll helps to increase oxygen supply in your body’s cells and tissues, supporting a proper cell function.
Superfood
Wheatgrass contains more than 90 minerals, including potassium, calcium, magnesium, and sodium as well as essential enzymes and 19 amino acids.
Supports Digestion
Instead of reaching for antacids to relieve heartburn or indigestion, introduce wheatgrass into your daily regimen and benefit from its vitamin B, amino acids, and enzyme content. It is a great tool to support digestion.
High in Anti-Oxidants
Wheatgrass and other plant-based foods contain natural phytochemicals such as flavonoids that are antioxidants. These help rid your body of free radicals. Free radicals are chemicals that form in your body as normal byproducts of digestion. In a study published in “Phytotherapy Research” in 2006, researchers evaluated the antioxidant activity of flavonoid-containing extracts made from wheatgrass grown under several conditions for various lengths of time. They found that the grass has highest antioxidant activity after fifteen days of growth in soil with added nutrients compared to grass cultivated in other conditions. They also reported that wheatgrass extract has higher antioxidant activity than other natural extracts prepared from a variety of plants and vegetables.
Full of Enzymes
It contains the essential enzymes. First of all, Protease which assists in protein digestion. Also, Cytochrome Oxidase a powerful antioxidant. And Amylase that facilitates digestion. Lipase a fat-splitting enzyme. Transhydrogenase which strengthens the heart muscle. Lastly, Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) that is in all body cells and is known for its ability to slow cellular aging.
So there you have it, my INCREDIBLE top health benefits of Wheatgrass!
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