In our quest for organic super foods with curative and restorative properties, we find that wheatgrass ticks most of the boxes.
In our quest for organic super foods with curative and restorative properties, we find that wheatgrass ticks most of the boxes.
Available as juice concentrates or in powder form, one often comes across wheatgrass juice stalls outsides joggers’ parks in metros these days. Served cool and fresh, this dark green juice is ideal to rejuvenate the tired body after a bout of exercise.
Known as “green wonder”, “immune plant”, “super food” etc. this healthy supplement is easily available, easy to grow at home and easy to consume too. Experts say that the wholesome plant, which incidentally is gluten free, supplies heaps of nutrition.
Credited to being anti-carcinogenic, wound-healer, detoxifier and acid-regulator with anti-ageing properties, wheatgrass definitely falls under the category of organic super foods. In fact, researchers have been interested in it for long for its therapeutic properties.
Available in different forms like powder, juices, extracts and so on, health experts say that other than being a normal nutritional supplement, wheatgrass is particularly beneficial for those with iron deficiency, ulcerative colitis and gastric irritation. For it’s small size, this wonder plant sure does pack a punch.
Experts, however, warn that it is important to be cautious about the dosage of wheatgrass. Being a good source of potassium, it should be avoided by patients with high levels of serum potassium. It is best consumed 20 minutes prior to a meal and in minimum amounts. An excess dosage may lead to nausea, vomiting and headache.
It is ideal to try taking it in small doses and see how the body adapts to it, say experts.
