Did you know that barley is one of the oldest cultivated plants in history? No wonder, because barley grass (young green leaves and stems of the barley plant) is considered a nutrient-rich powerhouse worldwide! Perhaps you are wondering why this ancient plant is considered a superfood. We'll tell you: it's because of the powerful nutrients it contains.

Why we love barley grass...

Like other edible grasses and sprouts, barley grass contains the green pigment chlorophyll, as well as enzymes, minerals, vitamins, antioxidants, amino acids, and phytonutrients like polyphenols and flavonoids. Interestingly, barley grass contains more than ten times more calcium than milk and five times more iron than broccoli – no wonder it's a popular choice for those on a plant-based diet! As you can see, barley grass is truly an all-rounder!

Here are three reasons why you shouldn't do without barley grass:

Rich in antioxidants

Barley grass is very rich in antioxidants. The vitamins, minerals, chlorophyll, beta-carotene, and the enzyme known as superoxide dismutase (SOD) work together to neutralize the effects of oxidation in the body.

May help combat inflammatory activities

Chlorophyll has both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that can help with inflammation. Barley grass also contains other nutrients and enzymes such as SOD, which also have anti-inflammatory effects.

Can promote natural detoxification

Barley grass is naturally alkaline and provides a rich amount of chlorophyll, which has been shown to release a flow of oxygen into the bloodstream that stimulates the elimination of waste products, thus supporting the natural detoxification process.

To make it easy for you to incorporate barley grass into your diet, we are pleased to add our brand new organic barley grass powder to our supplement range. These easy-to-swallow, vegan capsules are a simple way to integrate this nutrient powerhouse into your diet – and without the unpleasant taste that comes with drinking barley grass juice (if you've ever had a barley grass juice, you know what we mean!).