Useful properties of barley, according to nutritionists is a miracle food, it contains 12 amino acids. For diseases such as asthma, arthritis, impotence, problem skin, anemia, obesity, constipation, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular or kidney disease, you need to learn more about the benefits of consuming barley. Studies in recent years have shown that it regulates blood sugar levels. A 2010 study in the Netherlands demonstrated the benefits of barley in regulating blood sugar.
For the purpose of the study, 10 healthy men participated, half of whom had to consume barley during dinner, and for breakfast they took 50 g of sugar products. Men were found to have 30% better insulin sensitivity.
In addition, we all know that white rice is a staple food in Japan. Researchers at the University of Tokushima found that blood sugar levels in humans dropped significantly in those who replaced white rice with barley.
The health benefits of barley are largely due to the eight amino acids contained in the beans, and Vitamin C in it makes the body healthy and fighting various flu conditions. Barley also contains fiber, which guarantees the health of our body in the long run.
It helps to empty the intestines, keeps them clean and thus protects them from the development of colon cancer and the appearance of hemorrhoids. Barley is also very successful in preventing gallstones and provides normal bile acid secretion, which in turn increases insulin sensitivity (this maintains normal blood sugar levels) and lowers triglyceride levels.
Barley also protects against osteoporosis, in which bones are weak and brittle, because it contains copper and phosphorus, which are a guarantee of good bone and tooth health. Copper is needed for the formation of hemoglobin (carries oxygen in the body) and red blood cells. It has been proven that barley grains contain 11 times more calcium than milk. It also contains manganese, which in addition to maintaining healthy bones, is also important in preventing anemia. Barley is also very useful in people with high cholesterol and high blood pressure.
In another study of adults with such complaints, who were subjected to a diet including barley, very good results were reported. Namely, a decrease in blood pressure and levels of bad LDL cholesterol and triglycerides was found. This also reduces the risk of cardiovascular problems.
Barley supports the digestive process and thus regulates body weight. Some varieties of barley are digested more slowly and thus keep the body full and it manages to fight excess weight. Barley can be taken as an addition to salads, barley soups, various cooked dishes with or without meat.