Wheatgrass: the complete guide

Origin of wheat grass

 

Time travel

The consumption of wheat grass dates back more than 5000 years. Indeed, wheat grass was already appreciated in ancient Egypt for its positive effect on health.

In addition, a recipe for a drink made from wheatgrass was described in the chronicles of Rome and Byzantium. This drink was used to heal the wounds of soldiers because wheat grass helps to heal wounds quickly, but it also gives strength to get back on your feet.

 

1930…

However, it was not until 1930, when the American chemist Charles F. Schnabel discovered the real benefits of wheatgrass, that its consumption began to spread all over the world.

Wheat grass was first sold mainly in English-speaking countries, before also settling in Europe, where it is cultivated especially in temperate regions.

 

Wheatgrass Juice

 

To drink!

You can prepare a good healthy and revitalizing wheatgrass juice using a juice extractor, but in this case, it will have to be consumed immediately because its oxidation is very fast. Therefore, prefer it in the form of tablets or powder to be mixed with water, vegetable milk (such as almond milk for example), fruit juice or vegetable juice.

Wheatgrass has an energizing power that is simply amazing! By consuming a good wheatgrass smoothie, you will enjoy a refreshment similar to the one you feel when you wash your face with cold water in the morning right after you wake up.

Benefits of wheatgrass

 

Powerful cleaner!

Wheat grass contains a high content of chlorophyll (70%). The chlorophyll molecule resembles the molecular chemical structure of red blood cells, it allows better oxygen transport in all cells of the body and purifies the blood from free radicals. It has even been shown that chlorophyll can inhibit the growth of cancer cells!  Also, its purifying power helps to prevent other diseases, in particular that of Alzheimer’s. In addition, chlorophyll has a deodorizing property, it eliminates bad odors such as those of garlic, cigarettes or alcohol.

 

So that you can get an idea of its nutritional richness, know that a single teaspoon of wheatgrass powder is richer in vitamin C than a whole orange and contains twice as many vitamins A as the same amount of carrots.

Wheat grass also contains calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, potassium, iron etc. Everything you need to strengthen the immune system.

Wheatgrass acts as a protector against external aggressions and cleanses the body effectively. Moreover, it is particularly interesting to eliminate drug residues.

Moreover, it facilitates the digestion of “heavy” products such as meat and fights effectively against constipation while neutralizing the acidity of the stomach.

In addition, wheatgrass reduces blood pressure and regulates blood sugar levels, which is very good news for people suffering from diabetes.

Wheatgrass can also relieve toothache. Indeed, by rinsing your mouth with wheatgrass juice, you will soothe your toothache and even prevent your gums from bleeding.

In addition (and just like its colleague spirulina), wheatgrass promotes muscle growth and recovery!

 

 

Wheat grass and slimming

Wheatgrass is a natural superfood that helps many Hollywood stars keep their beautiful figure. Indeed, wheat grass can become your best friend to regain or keep your line because it is considered a complete food, since it contains all the amino acids necessary for the body.

Because of this, the feeling of hunger disappears, you do not snack and you do not ingest more calories than you need. It is therefore quite possible to lose weight with wheat grass! In addition, it allows you to effectively detoxify your body, while offering you energy for the day. Wheat grass can be combined with aloe vera for a detoxifying purpose (and as a slimming ally!).

Please note that wheatgrass is not recommended for pregnant and nursing women.

 

Young growth: young body

Wheatgrass acts not only on the body from the inside, but also from the outside! Indeed, it cleanses the skin and gives it a youthful glow.

You can easily prepare face and body masks with wheatgrass powder mixed with milk to a light paste.

Most skin problems can be treated with wheatgrass: infections, acne, cuts, insect bites, sunburn, athlete’s foot etc.

 

The use of wheat grass is also recognized as being a good way to take care of your hair by strengthening it, soothing the itching of the scalp and eliminating dandruff. Moreover, many cosmetic products are composed in part of wheat grass.

Wheat grass therefore allows a complete cleansing from head to toe! Vegans, diabetics, athletes and anyone who is taking or wants to start taking care of their health should definitely adopt it.

Buy wheat grass

Organic wheat

Buy organic wheatgrass in tablet and/or powder form at specialty organic superfood stores to enjoy all its benefits!

Dosage

Follow the recommendations on the back of the product and above all, listen to your body.