Posted on April 15, 2008 in Latest News
Wheatgrass is considered to be a miraculous plant. It is classified among one of the best super-foods known to humankind. But the main question is: Why wheatgrass is considered to be the complete and ultimate food for human beings?
What is Wheat Grass?
Wheat grass is rich source of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes and all the essential nutrients required for healthy living. As everyone knows tender and young plants of wheat seed are known as wheatgrass. To be very much specific, young wheat seed sprouts of 1-2 weeks age are usually used for health purpose. When wheatgrass reaches a height of 20-12cm they are harvested. This harvested wheat grass is consumed in the form of juice or dried powder.
Why Wheatgrass is a Miraculous Medicine? Its Nutritional Facts:
Tender and young wheatgrass is considered to be the richest source of Amino Acids, Vitamin A, C, E, Iron, Magnesium and Flavonoids. Nutritional value of approximately 2.5 pounds of fresh vegetables is equivalent to 1 ounce of fresh wheatgrass juice. Besides the above mentioned nutrients wheatgrass also contains Chlorophyll, Agropyrene and Apigenin. Wheatgrass also has abundant antibiotic, anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
According to the nutritional analysis of 100gms of fresh wheatgrass juice carried by Irvine Analytical Laboratories, Inc. contains
| Basic Nutrients | Minerals in wheat grass |
Vitamins in wheat grass |
| Calories: 21.0 Cal | Iron: 0.61mg | Vitamin C: 3.64mg |
| Water: 95g | Magnesium: 24mg | Vitamin A: 427 IU |
| Fat: 0.06g | Potassium: 147mg | Vitamin B1: 0.08mg |
| Carbohydrates: 2.0g | Phosphorous: 75.2mg | Vitamin B2: 0.13mg |
| Dietary Fiber: <0.1g | Zinc: 0.33mg | Vitamin B3: 0.11mg |
| Chlorophyll: 42.2mg | Calcium: 24.2mg | Vitamin B5: 6.0mg |
| Choline: 92.4mg | Sodium: 10.3mg | Vitamin B6: 0.2mg |
| Glucose: 0.80g | Selenium: <1ppm | Vitamin B12: <1mcg |
| Vitamin E: 15.2IU | ||
| Folic Acid: 29mcg |
Wheat Grass Health Benefits:
Above mentioned information proves that wheatgrass is natural, powerful and complete food supplement. The best way to experience wheat grass health benefits is to consume it in the form of fresh juice. But make sure that you consume wheatgrass juice within 3hrs of its preparation as it may loose its medicinal value. Some of health benefits of wheatgrass juice which you could enjoy with its regular consumption are listed below:
Truly wheatgrass is a miraculous medicine. You wish to grow wheatgrass at your home? Check this link for complete information about growing wheatgrass: How to Grow Wheat Grass
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