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Barley is a type of grain that´s considered the fourth most important cereal crop around the globe. Barley grass is the young barley plant from the germination stage to the so-called shoot. Although fresh barley grass can be tricky to find it can be found in forms like powders, juices, tablets, and gummies. Barley grass is rich in a variety of nutrients and a good source of fiber, polyphenols, flavonoids, and vitamins A, C, and K. Due to the favorable harvest time, the plant consists almost of young leaves that are rich in chlorophyll and has not spent any energy on attaching substance. Barley belongs to the family of sweet grasses and the first cultivation by humans took place about 10,000 years ago in Mesopotamia. Barley grass can be suitable for vegetarians, vegans, or people with increased nutritional needs such as athletes.* Follow this series to learn more about barley grass!

*Article: Preventive and Therapeutic Role of Functional Ingredients of Barley Grass for Chronic Diseases in Human Beings.
Author: Zeng, Y., Pu, X., Yang, J., Du, J., Yang, X., Li, X., Li, L., Zhou, Y., & Yang, T.

Wheatgrass is the freshly sprouted first leaf of the wheat plant. Wheatgrass is made from the Triticum aestivum plant and it is used as a food, drink, or dietary supplement. Wheatgrass is thick, dry grass that looks like hay or straw but is bright green. It has been considered to be low in calories and high in nutrients because wheatgrass contains antioxidants such as glutathione, vitamin C, and vitamin E. Antioxidants fight against free radicals which can therefore help decrease the risk of many diseases. In addition, it has been said to be an anti-inflammatory plant and help patients with ulcerative colitis. More studies are needed because most of them are only tested on animals and test tubes. Currently, wheatgrass juice has also gained popularity due to its benefits. It is green because wheatgrass comes from chlorophyll. Chlorophyll can increase oxygen levels in our body similar to other foods such as spinach and arugula. Learn more about wheatgrass in the !

*Article: The Medical Use of Wheatgrass: Review of the Gap Between Basic and Clinical Applications.
Author: Bar-Sela G, Cohen M, Ben-Arye E, Epelbaum R.