The Amazing Benefits of Wheatgrass

Has anyone noticed the surge in the popularity of wheatgrass? People all over are hopping on the wheatgrass wagon. However, unlike animals, we cannot eat wheatgrass straight as it is too fibrous for our complex intestines. Generally humans consume wheatgrass through a juice form and is digested into our bloodstream in approximately 20 minutes, making it a "complete quick energy food".

Juicers create interesting concoctions that contain the valuable wheatgrass. Some of the younger generation are taking shots in a shot glass no less, of the wheatgrass. This is a harsh way to consume wheatgrass because of it's pungent taste and undesirable color. But still, morning stragglers will go to local juicer joints to order wheatgrass shots.

Some of the popular combinations contain wheatgrass, ginger and garlic. This combination is wonderful for the body but bad for the breath. A great way to take the sting out of the wheatgrass shot is to chase it with a nice glass of freshly juiced carrots or apples. Celery is a natural breath-freshener that can work against the adverse effects of the wheatgrass shots.

Just a couple of years ago, the same trendy places that serve the wheatgrass shots used to serve espresso and cappuccino. Just like its rivals, wheatgrass has a reputation for giving takers a surge of energy upon consumption. Some claim that the wheatgrass elevates the symptoms associated with chronic liver disease. Others claim that the wheatgrass provides antioxidants that it helps to support the immune system and even lower cholesterol.

Wheatgrass is also used to aid weight loss. It works by suppressing the appetite and stimulating the metabolism and circulation. Wheatgrass juice really does seem like a miracle supplement with all the goodness that it's claimed to have. It has no fat or cholesterol, but contains a gram of protein per teaspoon and all eight of the essential amino acids, not to mention, numerous other vitamins and minerals.

However, it is important to take note that wheatgrass is a supplement. It is not considered a food or a drug and it does not need to be pasteurized or go through any of the rigors dictated by the food and drug administration. The benefits of wheatgrass have not been established. However, excess consumption has been directly linked to diarrhea.

If you are going to belly up to the bar consider the effects of wheatgrass. You may want to take a second look at espresso and cappuccino or even whiskey, which is, from what I understand, made from wheat as well.