You have probably heard of wheatgrass and know that it’s popular with the health-conscious. However, wheatgrass deserves more attention from everyone, especially people who deal with chronic pain. Wheatgrass is a major anti-inflammatory and can be used to help counteract the effects of arthritis, colitis, stomach ulcers, sore throats, and other conditions that arise due to inflammation in the body.
Wheatgrass is filled with amazing health benefits. It only has about 10-15 calories per teaspoon and is completely free of fat or cholesterol. It has nearly a gram of protein per teaspoon and contains Vitamins A, B1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 12, C, E, and K! Plus, one teaspoon of wheatgrass contains about 15 mg of calcium, 8 mcg of Iodine, 3.5mcg of selenium, 870 mcg of iron, and 62 mcg of Zinc. Are you convinced yet?
If you don’t like eating vegetables, wheatgrass could be your new best friend. Two ounces of fresh wheatgrass juice is equal to three pounds of organic vegetables! Plus, it improves digestion and helps to detox and cleanse the body.
Wheatgrass is also effective in weight loss. It works by suppressing appetite and stimulating metabolism and circulation. Plus, it’s an excellent energy booster! When consumed daily, wheatgrass is proven to naturally increase energy levels. Many people take a shot of wheatgrass first thing in the morning and notice its benefits within 20 minutes. Wheatgrass can be purchased in powdered form and is great for adding to your morning glass of water, juice, smoothies, or yogurt.
While many people grow their own wheatgrass and juice it like any other vegetable, it can be intimidating when you are unfamiliar with growing wheatgrass. It’s easiest and most convenient to buy wheatgrass in powdered form at your local health foods store and then add it to a beverage or yogurt. The green hue can turn many people away, but the health benefits of wheatgrass are remarkable, so give it a try!
Wheatgrass is filled with amazing health benefits, and when taken in combination with daily exercise, stretching, strength training, and routine chiropractic adjustments, you can feel your absolute best! Make an appointment with your chiropractor at Premier Health Chiropractors and our licensed chiropractors can teach you about the health benefits of wheatgrass, while also using many other natural methods of pain relief that best fit you and your family.
Our chiropractors at Premier Health can help you to manage your symptoms through the use of acupuncture, corrective exercises, massage therapy, kinesio taping, the graston technique, therapeutic exercises, ice-heat therapy, muscle stimulation, nutritional counseling, sports chiropractic or Pilates. Our chiropractors are here to help you feel your best. Give us a call to schedule an appointment!