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Wheatgrass and Anti-Aging

Can Wheatgrass Help Improve Your Health?

From , former About.com Guide

Updated August 18, 2008

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Wheatgrass was possibly the first food with a marketing campaign and exaggerated health claims, but there is some truth to wheatgrass' benefits.
Wheat Grass

Wheat Grass

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Wheatgrass may be the original superfood with a history dating back to the early 1900s. You'll find people who grow their own wheatgrass, add wheatgrass to smoothies or just take daily shots of juiced wheatgrass, but what is the real story behind wheatgrass and health?

Read the full article on wheatgrass.

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