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The taste of wheatgrass does take a little getting used to and to some people it may not seem that nice at first. However once you take into consideration the amount of good that it is doing your body most people soon overcome their initial hesitation and soon get used to the taste. If you find that you simply cannot get used to the taste however, then you can combine wheatgrass with other fruits to makes it more palatable.
Some people find that as it contains so many nutrients that are packed into such a small amount of juice that they do not need to drink that much and this makes the drink easier to take. You can gradually work your way up from around 1oz of wheatgrass to 4oz if you want (4oz being the recommended amount that you consume daily).
If you are on a gluten free diet then the good news is that you will able to also get the benefits from a wheatgrass juice as it is gluten free. Don’t let the name wheatgrass fool you – it is gluten free!
The best way to use wheatgrass is to juice it from its fresh form and drink it straight away. However for many people this is not always possible so you can get it in powder form at many good health stores. You can then take the powder and use it to mix up drinks as and when you need them.
The only way that you will be able to release the nutrients from wheatgrass is to juice it. This is because of the plant’s cellular structure which makes it almost impossible for the body to break down and renders it almost inedible. A juice maker that can handle both wheatgrass and juice is the best juicer type.
If you wish to include wheatgrass juice into your diet (in order to give yourself a boost of essential vitamins and minerals) then you are advised to take it in the morning without food as this will maximise the absorption of the goodness.
