Wheatgrass??!
Wheatgrass??
is wheatgrass good for High School runners?
Answers:
It's definitely not going to harm you and it adds some good stuff to your body. This is something from the website links posted.
Wheatgrass juice is the nectar of rejuvenation, the plasma of youth, the blood of all life. The elements that are missing in your body's cells - especially enzymes, vitamins, hormones, and nucleic acids can be obtained through this daily green sunlight transfusion. Wheatgrass juice has been proven over many years to benefit people in numerous ways: cleansing the lymph system, building the blood, restoring balance in the body, removing toxic metals from the cells, nourishing the liver and kidneys and restoring vitality.
According to most businesses that sell wheatgrass products, this green liquid extracted from sprouted grain is high in vitamins A, B, C, and E, as well as many amino acids, such as lysine, tryptophane, and phenylalanine. And wheatgrass is 70% chlorophyll (the stuff that makes plants green).
Chlorophyll has been shown to build red blood cells quickly, normalise blood pressure by dilating the blood pathways though out the body, destroy poisonous carbon dioxide, release free oxygen and promote higher metabolism and stimulated enzyme systems. On top of all of these benefits, consuming chlorophyll from wheatgrass is a highly effective way to alkalise the blood and energise the body!
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http://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/gr...
http://www.energiseforlife.com/wheatgras...
I don't know if I were a horse or cow I could tell you. No I am sure it has some very good health aspects for both runners and nonrunners or they wouldn't push it.
Yes, it provides great nutrition for all ages and fitness levels.
It doens't taste the best but it's really good for.
Wheatgrass helps clean out your body of toxins, improves your ability to concentrate, energizes your body, and helps give you vital elements to improve your body's health.
Good luck and hope that helps!