5 Benefits of Wheatgrass:
- Reduces inflammation
- Boosts immune system
- Helps manage blood sugar
- High in vitamins A, C and E, as well as iron, magnesium, calcium and amino acids
- Contains 17 amino acids, 8 of which are considered essential, meaning your body cannot produce them and you must obtain them from food sources
Wheatgrass is best done as a shot with a wedge of lemon or orange. It is good to drink the foam, so adding a little water to the glass after you drink the 1 to 2 ounces is a good idea. It tastes a bit sweet. It tastes like fresh cut grass smells. Some people love it, some don’t care for it.
Tip from the Chef- drinking or eating citrus, like a lemon or orange wedge, aids in mineral absorption from the wheatgrass and masks the strong taste.
Funny, anecdotal fact- when Caroline is feeling a little under the weather, wheatgrass smells and tastes great to her! She sees that as her body’s way of telling her it needs a little extra support.