Best Ways to Consume Wheatgrass

The sprouted fresh leaves of the wheat plant which is called wheatgrass have various health benefits. For thousands of years, it has been used for its health benefits as it is considered a superfood and is part of the current health trend. It’s usually consumed as a fresh juice, but it also comes in powdered form. Health enthusiasts have been talking about the countless benefits of this plant so here are some ways to consume wheatgrass daily:

Before we tell you ways to consume wheatgrass, here are some benefits of it:

• It promotes weight loss:  Regular intake of wheatgrass juice is said to lower cholesterol levels while regulating metabolism. 
• Wheatgrass helps indigestion:  It is rich in enzymes that help in breaking down the food, thus making digestion easier. 

• It has an insulin-like compound that when consumed can improve blood sugar levels in diabetes patients. Consuming it will control blood sugar levels. 
• It also provides clear skin
• It also supports the immune system 

Ways to consume it:

• In a glass of water

Simply mix 1 tsp of wheatgrass powder in a glass of water, and stir well. Wheatgrass powder tastes mildly green and sweet. 

• Smoothie 

Wheatgrass goes well in green smoothies, so you can add 1-2 tablespoons of it to your smoothie. 

• Green juice 

As it is rich in fiber it will be a great addition to your juice. Adding fiber to the juice helps slow down the sugars in the juice hitting your liver and digestive tract too quickly.

•  Salad dressing 

Give your salad extra superpower by mixing some wheatgrass powder into your salad dressing. The simplest way is to mix it with some olive oil