Customer Reviews

Amazing Grass Organic Wheat Grass Powder, 60 Servings, 17-Ounce Container

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As most of you probably are, I was a bit skeptical while placing my order for this Wheat Grass Powder. Instant wheat grass sounds both unappetizing and not especially nutritional. Well, as is my nature, I did needless amounts of research on the effectiveness of powdered wheat grass, and found several articles with very mixed answers, so I decided to give it a shot and decide for myself.

My first impression was that this stuff was disgusting. While fresh wheat grass bought at a health store smells like a freshly cut golf course, this stuff smells like a barn. I held my breath and mixed the recommended amount of the dark green powder with a glass of ice water and chugged. I couldn't get 1/4 way through with the mixture before I gagged and decided I would never drink the stuff with water again. The label recommends drinking it with a juice, particularly orange juice, so that's what I did the second time around. If you mix it with a strong enough flavored juice, it is actually quite enjoyable. The nasty taste is barely detectable, and all you are left to put up with is the smell. Currently my favorite juices to mix it with are stronger flavored juices mixed with multiple types of fruits - anything with grapefruit juice works great. On to the effects.

When I down a shot of fresh wheat grass, I get a small boost of energy - but most importantly I maintain a healthy up-beat feeling throughout the day. The result is more of a lack of fatigue than an elevation in energy. With this powdered wheat grass, I get the same effect, simply on a lesser scale. The initial boost of energy is barely noticeable, but I am able to maintain that same "healthy feeling" that I get with the fresh wheat grass. And the nutritional value is all there: both the vitamins and chlorophyll (see table below). The final test, which I plan on conducting: The Hangover Test. A shot of wheat grass will get me out of that half-asleep feeling I get after a night of heavy South Florida binge drinking, so it is only natural that I test the effects of the powdered wheat grass on a hangover. While I am tempted to drink solely for the sake of this review, for now I must wait - I will update with results asap.

Nutritional comparison of generic wheat grass powder to fresh wheat grass. (Please note that these numbers are not the same as the Amazing Grass brand, nor are they the values for an equivalent serving size as the values listed by Amazing Grass.)

----------------Powdered--------Wheatgrass Juice
Protein ----------850mg--------------550mg------
Chlorophyll--------18mg---------------8mg-------
Vitamin A----------1670 IU-----------120 IU------
Vitamin C----------8mg----------------1mg-------
Iron-------------870mcg--------------660mcg-----
Calcium-----------15mg----------------7mg-------
Potassium---------137mg--------------42mg------
Sugars-----------< 1%-----------------> 2%-----
Folic Acid--------21mcg---------------8mcg------

My son started me on this product. He is into organic foods and a vegetarian. This was to start me on the path. I can tell you one thing it does. IT IS BETTER THAN METAMUCIL. and you don't have to take chemicals into your body. good stuff. taste takes getting used to.

My friend who is a raw vegan recommended I start taking wheat grass to energize and detoxify my body. I was a bit skeptical at first but this stuff really does wonders. Not only does it give me loads of energy in the mornings it also has helped me stay a "regular" guy in the bathroom. Also! For any of you folks that are drinkers this stuff is AMAZING for detoxifying. Take this hungover and you'll feel like a million bucks in a half an hour. Taste isn't amazing but then again I just drink it straight with water. Would highly recommend this product for anyone looking to live a healthier lifestyle.

It's not placebo. I feel more energetic and clear-headed after taking this product for a month. In fact, you can already feel a little bit of the uplifting effect after drinking it in the morning. Taste pretty good, too!

The bottle says "60 servings." However, I feel that it's more like 40 servings. I used the scoop it provided inside, but I used up the whole bottle in slightly more than a month.

Still cheaper than buying fro Whole Foods though. I recommend subscribing it, especially if you intend to become a long-term user of this product.

I'm not a health nut per se, nor am I a vegetarian. I eat all foods, more healthily than your average American perhaps and prefer organic, but I'll nab a chicken sandwich from McD's in a pinch. But I do run a lot, and fitness buffs might share an experience I get pretty regularly: cravings for vegetables! When you put your body through physical stresses, I think it does a pretty good job of telling you what you need. So veggies really satisfy that craving, both for sustenance and feeling that I'm putting good nutrients in that my body is asking for. And this is where wheatgrass juice fades in...

Through a little bird advertisement message or Amazon stumbling, I heard of wheatgrass and decided to investigate. My research pointed towards nutrient info, substantiated and unsubstantiated claims that sum to this: it's at least a healthy serving of veggies, plus maybe some protein, etc. I figured I'd give it a try.

I'm now happy to report that wheatgrass is an amazingly refreshing alternative to crunching on or preparing veggies, choking down protein shakes after a run, or satisfying a general craving for something healthy to ingest pretty quickly. I drink usually two scoops at a time, shook up in a blender bottle, or one scoop if it's in the morning before work. After work or a run (H20 plus veggies? gold!), I can enjoy it a bit more, with the two full scoops, 2/3s a bottle full and fully shook up. Letting it sit a few minutes and slowly drinking it allows the powder to dissolve more quickly. If you're two quick, you're likely to get some green blobs in your teeth. But it's not bad, nothing like some stomach turning protein shakes (I am probably burned out on them).

And hey, I might live longer, might stay younger, might heal strange diseases. None of that is bad, so who cares if it's not totally true! The only negative I've heard of is from an office mate, who appeared to relay second hand information about the fiber making you 'super-regular', if that makes sense. I'm plenty regular as it is though, and haven't noticed any change in that for better or worse.

So take it for what it is, and enjoy some healthy wheatgrass! In case anyone cares, I don't sell the stuff or partake in the health food industry at all...I just buy the stuff! Enjoy!

The product is a Great product and we usually buy it at the vitamin store but what a bargain on Amazon!

Great product when used on a daily. The taste well... it could be better but the health benefits outweigh the taste. You will start to feel healthier and full of energy almost immediately. I highly recommend this product to everyone.

Amazing Grass Organic Wheat Grass Powder is simply the best! I started using Wheatgrass about a year ago when I went vegan. I saw immediate results. My skin felt smooth. Particularly, I noticed a change on my face and hands. I like to mix the wheatgrass with orange juice and take it once a day or every other day. You won't be disappointed with this product.

I'll start by saying that if you already like the taste of wheat grass, you will probably like this product. It mixes well and scoops out smoothly (no clumps). Purchasing this product will taste just the same as you would get from a health foods shop. Another positive point is that I am allergic to mold and did not have any reaction to this product. (Sometimes cultivated wheat grass gets mold. Not the case with this product. I'm wondering if that may only be a concern of the fresh, recently grown/picked stuff.)

I'll continue by saying that this was the second time I tried wheat grass. I wasn't exactly fond of it before, and I still am not a huge fan. It has a very earthy and strong flavor. Even when you mix it into drinks, you still taste the wheat grass. I highly suggest trying it first at a health foods shop before buying it online. I plan on finishing this container (mostly because I am stubborn and don't want to waste a good product). I've found that it is best to mix it (in small quantities) into drinks or smoothies that already have a strong flavor. If you mix one part wheat grass and 2-3 parts your other drink, the wheat grass taste is muted a little (not completely) and it's tolerable to drink. I do this every so often and it feels nice to know that I'm doing something good for my body. (Next time, though, I'll just eat spinach!)

One of my friend recommend this product and I found it on Amazon for much less price.
Actually it is cheaper to buy on Amazon than the manufacturer.
I am taking this with fresh apple juice. Cut an apple, put it in juicer, add some water and blend it.
I use Blendtec but any blender should work.
Add one spoon of powder, mix it. Add a little honey if you want. Drink. That's it.

I like the taste. I heard that it tastes like grass. But, it tastes good.
It doesn't look good :-)) You have to overcome that feeling and drink slowly.