February 10, 2008 by Kavit Haria

10 reasons you should drink wheatgrass juice

Many health mavens swear by wheatgrass as a super food. A few months ago, I searched for real scientific proof to see whether it works and although there is little study, wheatgrass itself has proven itself with many health benefits.

Wheatgrass has antibiotic properties and is packed with chlorophyll as it is a plant. Chlorophyll in wheatgrass is about 70%, and will bring toxins stored in the cells into the bloodstream so they can be washed out of your system. Chlorophyll will arrest the growth and proliferation of the unfriendly bacteria. It produce an unfavorable environment for bacterial growth.

Here are ten reasons why you should drink wheatgrass juice.

1. Wheat grass only contains around 10-15 calories per teaspoon. It has no fat or cholesterol.

2. Wheatgrass is a highly nutritious whole food containing trace elements of every vitamin, mineral and amino acid for human nutrition.

3. Drinking Wheatgrass juice is a great way for you to increase your intake of leafy green vegetables.

4. The chlorophyll in wheatgrass also helps to purify the liver.

5. Wheatgrass is useful in treating constipation and keeping the bowels open.

6. Wheatgrass helps in rebuilding the blood stream so it can handle toxins going out of the body.

7. Wheatgrass is high in oxygen like all green plants that contain chlorophyll. The brain & all body tissues function at an optimal level in a highly oxygenated environment.

8. Wheatgrass helps with skin problems such as eczema or psoriasis.

9. Wheatgrass is an energiser for body and mind.

10. Wheatgrass is great for constipation and keeping the bowels open.

The fact is: A lot of people use wheatgrass and have improved body results. Whether it’s proven or not, I believe that it can do no harm and I am yet to come across any fatalities from wheatgrass side effects. So for now, it’s a winner!

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10 Comments. Leave Your Comment

crazydiets says:

Is there a way to make it taste good enough actually enjoy?
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February 12, 2008 at 11:31 pm
The Skinny On January » Blog Archive » Carnival of Holistic Nutrition - February 15, 2008 says:

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February 15, 2008 at 1:43 pm
Ed says:

Great site! I found a great way to drink wheat grass, barley grass, blue green algea as well as 27 other super greens, 30 fruits and berries, 11 nuts, seeds and sprouts, 83 Active enzymes and 22 Living Probiotics in a great tasting easy to mix live powder! It’s called “The Feast” and it’s made by URI International. Check it out at http://www.Uriinternational.com/realfoodforlife
Grace and Peace,
Ed

February 17, 2008 at 2:16 pm
Kaled Asmri says:

I have never heard of it before!

but I wanna try it, where can I get it?

February 17, 2008 at 8:11 pm
chronicchick says:

Hi thanks for visiting my blog on blogger and adding me to you blog catalog…

Its a great to read your blog too.

February 18, 2008 at 4:34 am
Mike says:

I have been thinking about getting a greens supplement for a while now. It seems like it would be great for those that don’t get enough vegetables. I’ve also heard that it helps bring you to a more basic state – most people are very acidic.

February 24, 2008 at 2:52 am
No More Fat Dad says:

Hey, you cheated… #5 and #10 are the same

I just stumbled on your blog and am enjoying it, thanks for all the great material.

NMFD

February 25, 2008 at 7:40 pm
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March 2, 2008 at 2:51 pm
lavette herrera says:

i have tried this juice and i recomend it to anyone. i would like to grow my own bucket . can you tell me where i can find it thanks,

Jason & La’Vette Herrera

March 4, 2008 at 4:06 am
mac says:

great info thanks, i have recently started harvesting and juicing home grown wheatgrass. can you recommend the best way to take it as i am drinking it throughout the day and was told that there are best times to take it fot optimum results. BTW – i noticed you only really have 9 points unless you were emphasising point 10 and 5

January 5, 2009 at 9:05 pm