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Wheat Grass Juice

Also Known As : Gehu ke jware ka ras
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Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has a strong, bitter taste with an earthy aftertaste.

Usage Tips

  1. Wheatgrass Juice is best consumed immediately or within 24 hours when prepared at home. If it is not used within a day, it is best to freeze the juice in an ice cube tray.

Description

Wheatgrass is the young shoots or freshly sprouted first leaves of the common wheat plant. Wheatgrass Juice is green colored juice, prepared by blending chopped wheat grass with water in a high powered blender. It is then strained through cheesecloth or kitchen towel. It plays a vital role in natural and holistic medicine and used for its health benefits.

Health benefits

  • Wheatgrass juice is a good source of antioxidants including glutathione and vitamins C and E that fight free radicals to prevent the body from cell damage and reduce oxidative stress.(1)
  • It is beneficial in lowering bad cholesterol levels and raising good cholesterol levels in the body.(1)
  • ts high antioxidant content may help to kill cancer cells and reduce cancer development. It is also helpful in reducing the complications of chemotherapy. -It helps to regulate blood sugar level in the body.(1)
  • It contains a compound, chlorophyll that helps to reduce inflammation.(1)
  • Wheatgrass juice is also beneficial in weight loss. (1)

Note

Consumption of wheatgrass juice is associated with symptoms like nausea, headaches or diarrhea. Intake should be monitored in such a case.(2)

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/wheatgrass-benefits#section6

(2) https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/wheatgrass-benefits#section8

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