Month: May 2019

May 29, 2019 at 02:00AM by CWC Between adaptogens, collagen, chia seeds, and CBD, smoothie making has gotten pretty tricked out. But before there was a whole slew of boosted ingredients, there was good ol’ fruits, vegetables, and wheatgrass. Yep, wheatgrass. It’s about as old-school wellness as you can get, but just because it’s not exactly making headlines anymore doesn’t mean its nutritional benefits have lessened any. Wheatgrass, the young grass form of the wheat plant, is an underrated healthy powerhouse! Here, registered dietitian Kristen Johnson Brogan, RD, highlights all the science-backed ways it benefits the body. Keep reading for the full intel. Scroll down to learn about wheatgrass benefits. Photo: Stocksy/Tru Studio What are the health benefits of wheatgrass? 1. Wheatgrass helps the body detox. One of the major reasons why wheatgrass is so darn good for you, according to Brogan, is because it’s full of chlorophyll, which you can tell from its vibrant green hue. “Wheatgrass is one of the highest sources of chlorophyll due to its rich deep green color,” she says. “Chlorophyll is extremely cleansing, detoxifying, and energizing.” 2. It’s good for your immune system. Wheatgrass is high in vitamin E and also has vitamin C, which Brogan says are both great for avoiding annoying colds and other pesky bugs being passed around your social circle. “Vitamin E is especially important for the functioning of your immune system and maintaining healthy blood vessels,” she says, calling out the immunity-booster that doesn’t get as much attention as its popular

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