Wheatgrass is a food prepared from the cotyledons of the common wheat plant, Triticum aestivum. It is sold either as a juice or powder concentrate.

Wheatgrass is the young grass of the common wheat plant called triticum aestivum. This (gluten-free, of course!) edible grass is either juiced into a “wheatgrass shot,” or milled down into a fine green powder that’s used to create a multipurpose product for both humans and animals.

Wheatgrass can be consumed on its own, or used in combination with other juices or supplements. Now considered to be a “superfood,” several forms of wheatgrass that are becoming more widely available

• High in chlorophyll
• Helps oxygenate the body
• Boosts metabolism
• Helps alkaline the body
• Antibacterial
• Rebuilds blood
• Restores fertility and balances hormones
• Rebuilds damages tissue
• Detoxifies the body of heavy metals
• Purifies liver
• Helps regulate blood sugar antiseptic
• Helps prevents tooth decay
• Reduces sore throat pain
• Fights skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis
• Improves digestion
• Reduces inflammation
• Improves eyesight particularly night vision
• Helps with sleep
• Boosts the immune system
• Improves nerve signalling and mental well-being

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