There will always be those who challenge the perceived truths of the healthy eating fans. The organic food industry can testify to that. What is not in doubt is that wheatgrass has a high count when in comes to amino acids, enzymes, vitamins, minerals, chlorophyll and fiber. So whatever else you believe, wheatgrass ticks the boxes as a healthy food, and it is easy to take and digest. Wheatgrass compliments any diet and is especially good for anyone on a low carbohydrate diet- since it is naturally high in protein and low in carbohydrates. The best current advice is to take 5 portions of fruit and vegetables everyday, and wheatgrass can certainly help with this.

Some of the health benefits ascribed to wheatgrass are; helping to prevent heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Also wheatgrass is thought to aid digestion and cleanse the liver and alleviate acne. Some of this evidence may be circumstantial, but these claims are often made by people who have tried this for themselves after often having tried everything else.

Wheatgrass is also so easy to grow indoors at home. How many fruits and vegetables can you say that for. It doesn’t matter if you live in a small apartment, as long as you have a window sill, you are in business. Wheatgrass likes a sunny spot and regular watering. You can grow it in pots or flat blocks and it’s ready from seed in a week to ten days. Keep a succession of pots and just trim it off at its base when you need it. Drink about two ounces each day just before a meal, or mix it with your favorite juice, as part of a healthy diet. Sounds good!

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