Health Benefits of Wheatgrass Juice

Wheatgrass juice is claimed to have a number of health benefits and has gained popularity as nature's superfood. The juice is extracted from the young stems of the common wheat plant. It contains several essential nutrients, which include vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes, and chlorophyll. Its benefits are attributed to the vital nutrients that play a significant role in many important functions of our body.

It contains several essential nutrients and is extremely beneficial.

• The grass contains certain enzymes and antioxidants that protect the body from the harmful effects of free radicals and carcinogens. It helps the body to get rid of these substances, thereby acting as a cleansing agent/detoxifier.

• The juice serves as an excellent skin tonic. It has antibacterial properties that prevent various skin infections. It can also be used for other skin problems, including itching, dry skin, hives, sores, and acne. This juice can be applied topically to provide relief from sunburns, and also to cure skin rashes.

• It helps in tightening the gums around the teeth and prevents tooth decay by fighting the bacteria present in the mouth.
• It benefits the hair by restoring its natural color and removing the aging cells present around the hair follicles. It is an effective treatment for dry scalp and dandruff.

• Most of the health benefits of this grass are attributed to its high chlorophyll content. Chlorophyll oxygenates the blood, stimulates tissue growth, and helps in detoxifying the body.

Automatic juice extractors available in the market or regular juicers can be used to make the juice. Some people may not like the strong taste of the juice, but the good news is that it does not lose its effectiveness on being mixed with other juices.

Ingredients:

• 3-inch round wheatgrass
• ½ cup parsley
• 5 fresh spinach leaves
• 3 stalks celery
• 2 large carrots
• ½ red beet
• ½ cup alfalfa sprouts

Directions:
Cut the vegetables into small chunks. Blend them all together in a juicer along with a small piece of ginger. It can be very beneficial and wouldn't have the strong taste.

Ingredients:

• 30 ml of wheatgrass juice
• ½ lemon
• ¼ medium pineapple
• 2 celery sticks
• Fresh mint leaves

Directions:
Blend all the ingredients together and serve it with ice. It serves as a great refreshing drink.

Ingredients:

• 2 inch round wheatgrass
• 1 banana
• 2 oranges
• ¼ cup fresh berries

Directions:
Blend the wheatgrass and orange together. Add the other ingredients to the mixture and blend well till you get the smoothie texture. This is an excellent way to disguise the strong taste of the juice.

Although wheatgrass is natural and considered safe for consumption, some people may experience certain side effects like nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and headache. So, to be on the safe side, consult your health care professional for the appropriate dosage.

Disclaimer: This story is for informative purposes only and does not in any way attempt to replace the advice offered by an expert on the subject.