Organic Wheatgrass

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Wheatgrass is the young grass of the common wheat plant, Triticum aestivum.  Wheatgrass has become increasingly popular as a supplement or whole food, either as a powder mixed in drinks or in capsules/tablet form.  There is a growing body or evidence to support the benefits of consuming wheatgrass; benefits that range from improved digestion to improvements in blood pressure.

Wheatgrass has only about 10-15 calories per teaspoon, with no fat or cholesterol.  It is an excellent source of protein, with around one gram of protein per teaspoon.  The protein in wheatgrass contains 19 of the 22 amino acids, including all of the eight essential amino acids (those the body can't make for itself).  It is therefore an excellent source of protein for vegans, who often struggle to find good, non-animal sources of protein.

Wheatgrass is also rich in vitamins, including vitamins A, B1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, and 12; C, E and K.  Pound for pound, it has more vitamin C than oranges, and twice as much vitamin A as carrots.  It also contains a potent detoxifier: Chlorophyll.  Research suggests that the bioavailable chlorophyll found in wheat grass can protect us from carcinogens by strengthening cells, and detoxifying the liver and bloodstream.  The liver is the main organ of detoxification in the body, and the chlorophyll in wheatgrass helps to stimulate and regenerate the liver.  It thus helps the body to neutralize many of the pollutants that enter our body.

People who regularly use wheatgrass report that it offers a wide range of benefits, including:

·    Improving skin and hair, including addressing conditions such as dandruff and eczema
·    Improving the digestive system
·    Building muscle and endurance
·    Fighting infections
·    Helping to make menopause more controllable
·    Improving blood sugar disorders
·    Helping to prevent diabetes and heart disease
·    Lowering blood pressure
·    Fighting tumors
·    Helping to eliminate body and breath odors
·    Preventing tooth decay
·    Purifying the liver
·    Detoxifying heavy metals from the bloodstream
·    Working as an appetite suppressant
·    Improving energy levels
·    Improving overall health and well-being