Barley grass superfood: it really is this healthy

Barley grass: this is how healthy this superfood is

Barley grass is nothing more than the young barley plant. It actually contains lots of vitamins and minerals. And they are supposed to make us fitter and healthier all round. However, whether this is true has hardly ever been questioned, so we decided to find out just how healthy barley grass really is.

via Sabrina

04/21/2017, 15:53

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Gerstengras kann als Saft getrunken oder als Tablette bzw. Pulver eingenommen werden. Wer mag, verarbeitet es frisch, etwa im Smoothie — Barley grass can be drunk as a juice or taken as a tablet or powder. If you prefer, you can use it fresh, for example in a smoothie

Pure nature

Barley grass grows almost everywhere and gardening enthusiasts grow it themselves. If you don't have green fingers, you can buy it as a tablet, powder or juice in health food stores or online. Even a small amount is said to contain all the vital nutrients we need every day. The catch: barley grass has a bitter, grassy taste that takes some getting used to.

Barley grass as a remedy?

Because of its many nutrients, barley grass, also known as cat grass, is referred to as a superfood. It is said to be able to alleviate many physical problems and even protect us from cancer.

Effects unresearched!

However, there is only one study on the effect of barley grass capsules on blood values. The conclusion of the study: even after three months of consumption, no positive effect on health was found.