What is Barley?

Barley is an ancient grain and belongs to the grass family call Gramineae. It was used as an important bread food during the 16^th century by the Egyptians, Greek and Chinese.

This grain is rich in starch and sugar and low in fats and protein. It is an excellent source of both soluble and insoluble fibre and selenium. It is also a good source of phosphorous, copper and manganese.

The grain is similar in structure to wheat and oats and the appearance usually ranges from black to violet though most commonly the grains resemble maize hues.  packs a lot of health benefits – it is a winner when it comes to nutrition along with a pleasant flavor and a chewy consistency. It helps the body to metabolize fats, cholesterol and carbohydrates.

A cup of barley has about 6 grams of fibre of both the soluble and insoluble kinds.

The insoluble fibre helps prevents colon cancer and maintains regular bowel movement. The soluble kind lowers blood cholesterol and slows down absorption of sugar and reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes. Barley contains phytochemicals, which help with heart health.

The presence of copper in barley reduces symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis symptoms; it also maintains flexibility in bones and joints.

Rich source of niacin, which is effective in reducing blood clots and cardiovascular disease.

Barley is good for childhood asthma. As is very easy to digest it is given to convalescents. As it is diuretic, it is useful in หรือถ้าคุณสนใจแทงบอลออนไลน์ UFABET คือเว็บที่มีอัตราต่อรองดีที่สุดในประเทศไทย สมัครเลยตอนนี้ที่ UFABET แทงบอล bringing down simple fevers and controls diarrhea.

The selenium present preserves elasticity of the skin, along with manganese and it gives the body a feeling of well-being.