Organic Wheatgrass Nutrition

One ounce of wheatgrass juice is equivalent to 2.5 pounds of the best and choicest vegetables.

Of course you can always choose to juice vegetables instead. All you have to do is to select from a ton of different vegetables to get a decent amount of nutrients that’s comparable to what you get from wheat grass, put it all in a juicer, then drink it.

Doesn’t sound so yummy?

It isn’t. That’s why wheatgrass is so darn popular. Pound for pound, buck for buck, second for second, it’s just the better choice.

Below are just some of the healthy goodness you’ll get from wheatgrass nutrition:

1. Over 20 Essential and Non-Essential Amino Acids

Wheatgrass in itself is almost a complete protein source.

2. Beta Carotene or Vitamin A

Compared to carrots, wheatgrass has twice the amount of beta-carotene in it.

3. B Vitamins

Wheat grass is a great source for B Vitamins, from B1 (Thiamine), B2 (Riboflavin), B3 (Niacinamide), B5 (Pantothenic Acid), B6 (Pyridoxine HCl), B12 (Cyanocobalamin)

4. Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Vitamin E and Vitamin K

Some more vitamins, wheatgrass is in abundance of.

5. Magnesium

Due to wheatgrass’ high concentration of chlorophyll, you get high amounts of magnesium that is also helpful to your body.

6. Other Minerals

Calcium, Iron, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc and Selenium

7. Fatty Acids and Enzymes

Not to be forgotten, wheatgrass contains essential fatty acids and enzymes that do all kind of wonderful things to your body.

8. Chlorophyll

And last but not the least, wheatgrass is high in chlorophyll, the essence of all plant life. Read more about wheatgrass chlorophyll here.

I hope you understand my enthusiasm with wheatgrass more now. And if you’re familiar with culturing kefir from real live kefir grains, growing wheatgrass, harvesting and then juicing it sounds like a lot of fun if you ask me.

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