Barley grits
Barley groats are crushed grains of barley. Depending on the size of the grains obtained, the barley grits are assigned certain numbers (from 1 to 3). Unlike all other cereals, it is not subdivided into varieties. Before making barley grains, barley grains are cleaned of mineral and organic impurities, the colored film is removed from them, but they are not polished, therefore, almost all useful substances are preserved in them.
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Asia is considered the homeland of barley. In the wild, it grows in the Transcaucasus, Central Asia, Syria, Turkey and Lebanon. Barley surpasses all cereals in its early maturity and unpretentiousness. Well, in terms of their nutritional value, dishes made from barley groats, in particular barley porridge, are considered the most nutritious and delicious.
Interesting Facts
Even Avicenna, in his treatise "The Canon of Medicine", wrote about the properties of barley grain to remove toxins and slags from the human body. These data are fully confirmed by modern science. Therefore, nutritionists recommend using barley meals in case of poisoning and allergic diseases.
Barley grits contain a substance - hordecin, which has antifungal activity. In this regard, the water remaining from soaking cereals can be treated with fungal skin lesions, or it can be used to prevent disease, for example, to wipe the skin of the feet after visiting the pool or bath.
Useful properties of barley are its diuretic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, enveloping and emollient action. With its help, they treat diseases of the mammary glands, obesity, constipation, colds, hemorrhoids, as well as diseases of the gallbladder, liver, urinary tract. Since barley contains "heavy carbohydrates" that do not lead to a sharp rise in serum glucose levels, meals from it can be included in the diet of people with diabetes.
Composition and properties of barley groats
Barley groats are not expensive, but very valuable food product in terms of their qualities. The health benefits of barley are due to the richness of its chemical composition. It contains 10.4% protein, 1.3% fat, 66.3% carbohydrates and 13% coarse fiber. In addition, it is rich in vitamins A, PP, E, B vitamins, as well as micro- and macroelements (boron, zinc, chromium, fluorine, phosphorus, silicon, iodine, nickel, magnesium, iron, copper, calcium and potassium).
The significant fiber content determines the benefits of barley for the digestive tract. It not only stimulates the processes of digestion and intestinal peristalsis, but also removes toxins and toxins from the human body.
The protein of barley is practically in no way inferior to wheat protein, however, unlike the latter, it is absorbed almost completely.
The calorie content of 100.0 g of barley is 324 kcal.
The benefits of barley
This cereal is widely used for organizing baby and diet food, because it is much healthier and softer than pearl barley. With regular use of it in food, you can not only save money on the seed budget, but also significantly improve the health of all family members. So, we will briefly list the beneficial properties of barley groats:
- It has a high calorie content and excellent taste;
- Barley meals improve digestion and relieve constipation;
- It has anti-allergic properties, so it can be included in the diet of people suffering from various forms of allergic diseases;
- One of the properties of barley is that it creates a feeling of fullness in a person for a long time. This is due to the high content of "heavy" carbohydrates and vegetable fiber in it. Therefore, nutritionists advise to include barley dishes in the diet of people suffering from obesity and diabetes mellitus;
- Due to the high content of protein-containing gluten, barley grits can be used for preparing various dietary soups and cereals used for feeding patients in the postoperative period, as well as for diseases of the stomach and intestines;
- The unique property of barley is its ability to improve mood and relieve symptoms of depression;
- Regular consumption of barley grits improves the condition of the skin, helps smooth out fine wrinkles.
Harm of barley and contraindications
Barley groats are a healthy and very useful food product. It should not be eaten only by those people who suffer from severe chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract during an exacerbation.
The harmful properties of barley can appear only with its excessive use and are manifested in the rapid weight gain. In order to lose weight, barley porridge should be eaten no more than two to three times a week, but not every day for breakfast and dinner. Only with a reasonable approach will you be able to appreciate all the beneficial properties of barley groats.
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