There’s one weird superfood that’s all the rage right now in the health and wellness space…
WHEATGRASS!
That’s right, the newly sprouted leaves of common wheat are a superfood!
Known for a wide range of incredible health benefits, wheatgrass has become popular in juices and drinks.
But what does it really do?
Is this stuff all it’s cracked up to be?
Here are the top 5 benefits of drinking wheatgrass that actually have research and evidence to support them:
1. Helps Lower Cholesterol – Studies have found wheatgrass to have an interesting effect on cholesterol levels in animals. The effects were similar to common prescription cholesterol medication. Results showed a reduction in bad cholesterol and an increase in good cholesterol levels.
2. Aids Weight Loss – Wheatgrass is packed with thylakoids. These plant particles are a great source of chlorophyll and have shown to decrease hunger and have a positive effects on weight loss.
3. Fights Inflammation – Due to its rich chlorophyll content, wheatgrass may help reduce inflammation. A small study showed drinking a half cup of wheatgrass everyday for a month decreased the severity of inflammation in ulcerative colitis patients. Another study showed that chlorophyll helped reduce inflammation in cells.
4. Helps Regulate Blood Sugar – Although studies have been limited to animal testing, promising results have shown wheatgrass to have a regulating effect on blood sugar levels and diabetes. More tests are needed to prove the effects on humans, but wheatgrass might just help keep blood sugar levels in check.
5. Boosts Immune System – Wheatgrass is a rich source of antioxidants, and numerous vitamins and minerals that are known to aid immune function. This nutrient boost gives your body the immune support to fight off disease. Some studies suggest that it may even help kill cancer cells.
These are just some of benefits of this amazing superfood!
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