Description

Pearl barley is a great alternative to incorporate more fiber into your diet as it cooks way faster than other types of barley. This is because it comes pre-steamed, and its hull and bran have been removed. But still contains many of the micronutrients as brown and white rice. Nevertheless, it is worth a try because even if it does have less fiber than hulled barley, it adds convenience.

Barley is a healthy grain that contains many nutrients. Some of them are thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, folate, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, copper, manganese, and selenium.Pearled barley retains most of these nutrients but, because it does not have its bran, it is not a whole grain. It has more magnesium and zinc than white rice and twice the calcium.

Barley is especially effective for people with type 2 diabetes, as it contains beta-glucan soluble fiber, which is great for managing blood sugar. Type 2 diabetics who consumed 18 grams worth of pearl barley reported a 30 percent decrease in blood glucose levels.

Health benefits

1.      Barley is a good source of fiber.

2.      Barley gives you a nice dose of vitamins and minerals.

3.      Barley is high in phytochemicals.

4.      Barley protect against heart disease.

5.      Barley help protect against stroke.

6.      Barley help reduce cholesterol.

7.      Barley contain powerful lignons.