Food
Wheatgrass
The young green shoots of wheat, juiced into a vivid green shot, taken as a concentrated nutrient and chlorophyll boost.
📊 How it ranks (our editor score) — 76/100Tap to see the breakdown
🌱 What it is
Wheatgrass is the young, freshly sprouted grass of the wheat plant, harvested before it forms grain and juiced fresh or dried into a powder.
✨ Why it's good for you
- May help support healthy energy
- May help support the body's natural detoxification processes
- May help support healthy digestion
- May help support healthy inflammation levels
🥗 Nutrition
Per 1 oz fresh juice (28 g) · about 7 calories
- Vitamin A: small amount
- Vitamin C: 3 mg
- Iron: 0.3 mg
- Chlorophyll: present
Source: USDA FoodData Central
🥄 How to use it
Drink a small (1–2 oz) shot of fresh wheatgrass juice, or mix wheatgrass powder into water or a smoothie; start small, as it's potent and earthy.
How much: A 1–2 oz juice shot, or a teaspoon of powder, daily; start small.
Show full details & how to prepare it
Wheatgrass is the tender young shoot of the wheat plant, juiced into a vivid green shot dense in chlorophyll, vitamins, and minerals. A small daily amount is taken as a concentrated nutrient boost — potent and earthy, so it's wise to start small.
Ways to prepare it
⚠️ Cautions
- Start with a small amount — it can cause nausea in some at first.
- Despite being from wheat, the young grass is generally gluten-free, but the very sensitive (celiac) should choose a certified product.
- Choose clean, mold-free sources, as grasses can harbor mold if poorly grown.
📚 What others say
- A concentrated whole-food green and chlorophyll source
- Taken as a nutrient-dense daily green boost
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🕊️ A word of encouragement
The first green of a new shoot, full of life. Fresh beginnings carry concentrated hope.
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