Wheatgrass Diet

The term "wheatgrass diet" often refers to a dietary program that incorporates wheatgrass as a prominent component. Wheatgrass, or the tender, newly grown grass of the wheat plant Triticum aestivum, is a popular food and nutritional supplement.
Many people believe wheatgrass to be a superfood due to the high concentration of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and chlorophyll it contains. Proponents of the wheatgrass diet claim it can help with a variety of health issues, including detoxification, digestion, energy, and immunity.
Included in a wheatgrass diet plan could be:
- Wheatgrass Juice: its standard practice to drink freshly squeezed wheatgrass juice. This drink is commonly drunk on an empty stomach for its potential health advantages.
- Some choose to augment their diet with wheatgrass by taking wheatgrass pills or wheatgrass powder.
- Some people even put raw wheatgrass in their smoothies and salads.
It's worth noting that research backing up many of the purported benefits of the wheatgrass diet is scant and conflicting. Wheatgrass is healthy, but it's not meant to take the place of a varied and balanced diet, so it's best to drink it in moderation. If you have a history of medical issues or allergies, talk to your doctor before adding wheatgrass to your diet.
It's best to check with a doctor to be sure adding wheatgrass to your diet is safe and acceptable for your unique health and nutritional needs before making any major changes.