Health Benefits of Wild, Wonderful Wheatgrass

 

We hope you had a nice MDW celebrating with friends and family. If you’re on the mend today, we’re going to encourage you to take more shots! Shots of wheatgrass that is!

Wheatgrass is one of those SUPERFOODS that just brings everything back into balance! It’s a potent detoxifier, alkalizes the body, helps cleanse/build the blood and acts as an anit-inflammatory. Basically your hangover’s worst nightmare!

And, let’s talk about how 2 ounces of wheatgrass is equivalent to eating 4 POUNDS of vegetables! #umwhat

We’ll admit, at first it’s tough to swallow, but we’re sure you’ve had worse (we’re looking at you Fireball). Also, beauty is pain so there’s that. But it truly does get easier and we actually look forward to our daily dose because afterwards, we look and feel like a goddesses. #fact

So let’s learn more about this glorious green:

WTF is Wheatgrass?

Wheatgrass is a food prepared from the common wheat plant that has extraordinary nutritional properties.

Why is it good for you?

• It contains ALL minerals known to man.
• High in vitamins A, B-Complex, C, E and K
• High in protein
• Appetite suppressant: naturally shuts off those hungry vibes in the brain
• One of the best sources of naturally living chlorophyll which cleanses the body and blood of toxins
• Reduces high blood pressure and alleviates stres
• Contains beta carotene which detoxifies the body
• Contains powerful anti-aging properties
• Boosts energy levels
• Strengthens the immune system

How to get your wheatgrass greens?

-Wheatgrass is best served fresh! Swing by your fav, local juice bar and shoot some fresh, cold pressed wheatgrass.
-If a local juice bar isn’t convenient, purchase frozen wheatgrass shots at your local health food store. We love this brand from Trader Joes—not only is it cost effective but its unpasteurized and flash frozen to preserve nutrients.
-Add wheatgrass in powdered form to smoothies and juices at home! Amazing Grass Organic Wheat Grass packets are our fav! Carry them with you on the go, so you never miss your daily dose!
-Grow your own wheat grass!

We’ve made getting our “wheaties” a daily part of our routine! It’s an easy way to love our bodies–we promise you’ll look and feel SO great. So go ahead, glow baby glow!

Do you drink wheatgrass shots? Will you try to incorporate them in your health routine?