The benefits and advantages of
"Numerous studies have demonstrated that the consumption of wheatgrass and wheatgrass- based products can help control diabetes, atherosclerosis, kidney and colon diseases, anemia, and certain types of cancer." -Mahendra Gunjal
" 'Wheatgrass' refers to the young grass of the common monocot wheat plant Triticum aestivum. Its consumption in the Western world began in the 1930s." -Chia-Che Tsai
"...wheatgrass possesses the ability to modify the physiological functions of cells and hence can act as anticancer agent." - Rucha Diwakar Gore
Alleviate and Prevent Cancer
Studies have shown very favorable improvements in cancer patients who use wheatgrass as a supplement. Moreover, wheatgrass constitutes no adverse effects comparable to chemical drugs. You can learn more from this study here:
Boost Your Immunity
Wheatgrass used in any form can be a powerful anti-inflammatory. All of the vitamins and minerals within it can combat infection and disease in an active and incredibly healthy manner. You can read more about how exactly this works here:
Help Manage Diabetes
Wheatgrass has been proven to be a very helpful supplement for lowering blood sugar levels in those diagnosed with diabetes. Studies have clearly concluded that ethanol extract of wheatgrass possesses the ability to control blood glucose in diabetes. Its antihyperglycemic and free radical scavenging property has potential to prevent diabetic-associated complications. You can learn more about how this is possible here:
The benefits and advantages of
"Studies have revealed that sunflower seeds are rich nutrients and certain different phytochemicals such as antioxidants, flavonols, phenolic acids, procyanidins, phytosterols, amino acids, dietary fiber, potassium, arginine monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fatty acids which contribute to the improvement of human health." -Shaunshuang Guo
"The inclusion of [Pea Shoots] in the diet can contribute to a higher intake of antioxidant compounds like flavonoids, carotenoids and vitamin C, and to the daily requirements of minerals, especially potassium." -J. Santos
"Broccoli and its sprouts contain naturally occurring isothiocyanates such as SFN (sulforaphane) with potent cancer-fighting properties." -D.B. Nandini
Essential Vitamins and Nutrients
Sprouts are an incredible source of vital antioxidants and vitamins that help make your day to day living all the more healthy. Pea sprouts are just one example of this! You can read more about how exactly they help you here:
Protect Against and Treat Cancer
Like wheatgrass, sprouts of various kinds have shown to provide favorable results in cancer patients treated with chemotherapy. Broccoli sprouts are one such sprout capable of having this effect! You can learn more about how from this study here:
Protect Your Heart
Sprouts can play a vital role in improving blood pressure thanks to the compounds found within many of them. Sunflower sprouts are capable of this as well as being a very strong alternative source of protein! You can read more about sunflowers and their benefits here:
Sources
- Gore, Rucha Diwakar et al. “Wheatgrass: Green Blood can Help to Fight Cancer.”Journal of clinical and diagnostic research : JCDRvol. 11,6 (2017): ZC40-ZC42. doi:10.7860/JCDR/2017/26316.10057
- Shakya, Garima et al. “Hypoglycaemic role of wheatgrass and its effect on carbohydrate metabolic enzymes in type II diabetic rats.”Toxicology and industrial healthvol. 32,6 (2016): 1026-32. doi:10.1177/0748233714545202
- Tsai, Chia-Che et al. “The immunologically active oligosaccharides isolated from wheatgrass modulate monocytes via Toll-like receptor-2 signaling.”The Journal of biological chemistryvol. 288,24 (2013): 17689-97. doi:10.1074/jbc.M112.448381
- Gunjal, Mahendra et al. “Nutritional Significance of Wheatgrass: Cultivation Practices and Opportunities for its Processing and Preservation.”Recent advances in food, nutrition & agriculturevol. 15,3 (2024): 163-177. doi:10.2174/012772574X275920231214053122
- Mohan, Yogesha et al. “Antidiabetic and Antioxidant Properties of Triticum aestivum in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats.”Advances in pharmacological sciencesvol. 2013 (2013): 716073. doi:10.1155/2013/716073
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- Wu, Ding-Tao et al. “A Comprehensive Review of Pea (Pisum sativumL.): Chemical Composition, Processing, Health Benefits, and Food Applications.”Foods (Basel, Switzerland)vol. 12,13 2527. 29 Jun. 2023, doi:10.3390/foods12132527
- Nandini, D B et al. “Sulforaphane in broccoli: The green chemoprevention!! Role in cancer prevention and therapy.”Journal of oral and maxillofacial pathology : JOMFPvol. 24,2 (2020): 405. doi:10.4103/jomfp.JOMFP_126_19
- Adeleke, Bartholomew Saanu, and Olubukola Oluranti Babalola. “Oilseed crop sunflower (Helianthus annuus) as a source of food: Nutritional and health benefits.”Food science & nutritionvol. 8,9 4666-4684. 31 Jul. 2020, doi:10.1002/fsn3.1783
- Guo, Shuangshuang et al. “A review of phytochemistry, metabolite changes, and medicinal uses of the common sunflower seed and sprouts (Helianthus annuus L.).”Chemistry Central journalvol. 11,1 95. 29 Sep. 2017, doi:10.1186/s13065-017-0328-7
- J. Santos, M. Herrero, J.A. Mendiola, M.T. Oliva-Teles, E. Ibáñez, C. Delerue-Matos, M.B.P.P. Oliveira, Assessment of nutritional and metabolic profiles of pea shoots: The new ready-to eat baby-leaf vegetable, Food Research International, Volume 58, 2014, Pages 105-111, ISSN 0963-9969