Barley grass
Barley grass (Hordeum vulgare) is a well-known green grass that is highly nutritional. The nutritional benefits are found in the young grass leaves, which are harvested and processed into the final produce. The leaves contain many of the vitamins, minerals, and proteins necessary for the human diet. Barley grass is similar to other dark leafy vegetables.
Eighteen amino acids are found in barley grass including all eight of the essential amino acids. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, which are the major constituents of our body and are necessary for the continual cell building, cell regeneration and energy production necessary for life.
There are high amounts of vitamins and minerals in barley grass leaves. The vitamins found in barley grass include beta-carotene, folic acid, pantothenic acid, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6 and vitamin C.
The minerals include potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, copper, phosphorus, manganese and zinc. There are many important enzymes found in barley grass including the antioxidant enzyme, superoxide dismutase (SOD) and the new antioxidant 2"glucosylisovitexin ( 2"-O-GIV) has been isolated and reported to have antioxidant activity equal to or superior to vitamin E. Barley grass has also very high chlorophyll levels.
Barley grass has many essential nutrients that act together to optimise bodily functions. Chlorophyll and other essential nutrients help to detoxify the body from toxins such as heavy metals and pollutants that we ingest every day. Chlorophyll also has anti-inflammatory properties.
Barley grass can be easily absorbed throughout the digestive tract, giving our body access to vital nutrients. Many of the vitamins, minerals and enzymes present in barley grass act as powerful antioxidants protecting our body from free radical damage, enhancing our immune system and improving cardiovascular health. Barley grass is a rich source of dietary fibre good for colon health and regularity.
Sports people and others who need more energy use barley grass as a nutrient rich food packed with energy.
Nature's Green Food for Humans – Barley Grass & Wheat Grass
Research in Japan and other countries suggests that barley grass powder can be beneficial in asthma, obesity, skin rejuvenation, anaemia, arthritis, gastritis, peptic ulcers, diabetes, cellular damage from x-rays, heart disease and hepatitis.
A typical nutrient composition of our barley grass
Protein % m/m 19.9
Fat % m/m 5.2
Chlorophyll mg/100mg 507
Beta Carotene mg/100g 23.2
Total tocopherols IU/100g 454
Carbohydrate %m/m 64.0
Folic acid mcg/100g 1400
Fibre (dietary) % m/m 35.2
Calcium mg/100g 420
Magnesium mg/100g 110
Potassium mg/100g 3700
Sodium mg/100g 50
Iron mg/100g 25
Manganese mg/100g 5
Phosphorus mg/100g 360
Sulphur mg/100g 310
Zinc mg/100g 1.8
Selenium mg/100g less than 50
*There may be a slight variance in nutrient composition between batches.
The above nutritional information is based on research and published literature on nutrition and should not be taken as medical advice.
Wheat grass
Wheat grass is fast becoming a popular health food. The nutritional benefits are found in the young grass leaves, which are harvested and processed into wheat grass powder. The leaves contain many of the vitamins, minerals, and necessary for the human diet.
Wheat grass provides many essential nutrients that act together to optimise bodily functions. Chlorophyll and other essential nutrients act together to detoxify the body. Chlorophyll also has anti-inflammatory properties.
Wheat grass can be easily bsorbed throughout the digestive tract, giving our body access to vital nutrients. It's a rich source of dietary fibre, which is good for colon health and regularity.
Sports people and others who need more energy use wheat grass as a nutrient rich food.
Nutritional information on wheat grass
Comparison with our Wagga Seed.