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0wheatgrass.jpg]Wheatgrass seeds (used to grow wheat sprouts and wheatgrass) have been around for quite some time. In fact, wheatgrass benefits were discovered in the 30s and that is when production of wheatgrass products began. Today, experts consider wheatgrass one of the so called "superfoods" - foods that have significant health benefits and can ward off serious health conditions, diseases and even prevent cancer. It is recommended that a healthy diet incorporates at lease several of these foods. Naturally, because of its health benefits, affordability and ease of use, wheatgrass is one of the best options.

Nutrients in Wheatgrass

Wheatgrass contains a number of nutrients with proven beneficial effect on the human body. Juice extracted from sprouts or grass clippings is used to promote general wellbeing, as a rejuvenation tonic, for body detoxification and even cancer prevention. Grass clippings contain large amounts of protein, as well as beta-carotene, Vitamin E, C, B12, and several important microelements (phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, iron and potassium).

Thanks to the abundant amount of nutrients, wheatgrass offers a range of benefits:

- Wheatgrass belongs to the group of the so-called "complete" foods. It means that sprouts contain all necessary dietary nutrients along with the enzymes required for their digestion and complete assimilation. Due to that wheatgrass is a great energy source which doesn't clog your system with waste or extra calories.

- Thanks to the large amounts of vitamins, wheatgrass juice is a powerful anti-oxidant. Anti-oxidants are essential in the prevention of certain cancer types as well as degenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease. Furthermore, anti-oxidants slow down aging and thus you will enjoy revitalized skin and hair.

- Specific proteins in wheatgrass sprouts have anti-inflammatory properties. If you suffer from chronic inflammatory conditions such as arthritis, wheatgrass juice may help you reduce its symptoms.

- Wheatgrass juice improves blood flow and lowers high blood pressure. Ultimately that is good for the cardio-vascular system and may prevent cardio-vascular associated health conditions.

- Some studies suggest that wheatgrass helps digestion and general detoxification of the body.

The list of benefits wheatgrass has to offer is rather long and it is really interesting to find out how wheatgrass seeds can change your life. Well, this is simpler than you may have imagined.

Wheatgrass Seeds

Wheatgrass seeds can be purchased from a number of online retailers (recommended if you are on a budget) as well from your local health store. It is likely that you will come across several brands of wheatgrass seeds, so how to decide which one to go for? It is important to consider only wheatgrass seeds that have USDA Organic Approved stamp as it guarantees the origin and quality of the product (and thus guarantees you'll get maximum nutrition benefits from it).

When buying wheatgrass seeds it is also important to decide on the quantity. While larger packages will save you money in the long run, purchasing wheatgrass seeds in bulk is a good idea only provided that you can store the seeds correctly (and that you will actually use the seeds before the expiry date stated on the packaging).

Growing Wheatgrass

Growing wheatgrass at home is very easy and actually fun. If you have (or had) a cat, you will discover that growing wheatgrass is the same as growing cat grass. All you need is a wheatgrass growing kit, usually comes with the seeds when you buy in bulk. These kits contain all the equipment you'll need as well as instructions on how to grow wheatgrass at home.

Wheatgrass seeds can make a difference in your life if you suffer from specific health condition as well as if you are perfectly healthy but eager not only to improve your general wellbeing but to ward off potential health problems. If we have to summarize the benefits of wheatgrass seeds we can comfortably use Ben Francklin's favorite saying "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of care".