Wheatgrass is a nutrient-packed super food, which is made from fresh wheatgrass. Adding wheatgrass to your diet is an effective way to get your quota of five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables a day, according to Illinois State University.
Source: Comes from the same farm in Karnataka, from where we get Fresh Wheat Grass.
Nutrition Profile
Powdered wheatgrass may be a more concentrated source of nutrients than the fresh juice. One serving of wheatgrass powder contains 35 calories, 4 grams of carbs, 2 grams of fiber and 2 grams of protein. The juice is an excellent source of vitamin A in the form of beta-carotene, vitamin K, vitamin C, ribovlavin, folic acid and manganese, meeting 20 percent or more of the daily value per serving, wheatgrass powder has antioxidant activity.
Usage:
You may mix 1 tablespoon of wheatgrass powder with 2 ounces of water, smoothie or juice for a quick, sustained, clean energy hit. You can also mix the powder in juice, which may improve your tolerance of the bitter juice. Good in soups, stir fries, etc. too.
Storage: Like any other, keep it in an air tight container.
Tips and Suggestions
Try blending wheatgrass powder in your smoothie or adding it to your morning oatmeal. Sprinkle some of the powdered supplement into your bowl of vegetable soup or salad greens, or mix it into plain yogurt. It also adds an earthy element to a cold grain salad.
