Top 10 SuperFoods

Top 10 Superfoods

Barley

Barley is an ancient grain, possibly one of the first few crops ever cultivated. As a complete, barley yields more nutrients and fiber than processed white flour. It also received the rare approval of the FDA, which officially declared that regular consumption of barley might reduce the risk of heart disease by eliminating cholesterols and fats already established in your system. Not only has barley been shown to be an essential staple in our diets by providing valuable vitamins, minerals, and nutrients, it has been shown to provide substantial amounts of fiber. With such vital nutrients, barley may aid in providing better colon health, better heart health, and leading to better cholesterol levels. As a source of essential fibers, both soluble and insoluble, barley is invaluable to our digestive systems. The fibers and other nutrients in barley not only prevent certain health conditions, they are also essential in helping our bodies maintain regular digestion.

Potential Benefits Of Barley

Improve general health, especially in cold weather
Provide many of the essential nutrients required in our daily diets
A good source of fiber and selenium to keep your digestive system working properly
Cholesterol lowering properties
Helps to increase the number of friendly bacteria
Good for overall cardiovascular health
Helps prevent blood sugar levels from rising too high in individuals with diabetes
May reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes
May have properties that prevent gallstones
Lowers the risk of childhood asthma

Nutritional Content within 100g of Barley Extract

Ingredient	Amount
Water	15%
Nitrogenous Compounds	12.981%
Gum	6.744%
Sugar	3.200%
Starch	59.950%
Fat	2.170%

What Barley Has

Sugars
Dietary Fiber
Fat
Protein
Thiamin
Riboflavin
Niacin
Pantothenic Acid
Vitamin B6
Folate
Vitamin C
Selenium
Tryptophan
Copper
Manganese
Calcium
Iron
Magnesium
Phosphorus
Potassium
Zinc

Citations & Studies

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American Journal Of Clinical Nutrition
American Heart Journal
van Dam RM, Hu FB, Diabetes Care Black Women’s Health Study
American Journal of Gastroenterology-Nurse’s Health Study
American Lung Association Statement Tabak C, Wijga AH, Thorax
Dietary Guides for Americans 2005
Issues surrounding health claims for barley-Cereal Research Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2M9, Canada. names@agr.gc.ca http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18492863?ordinalpos=8&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum
Food labeling: health claims; soluble fiber from certain foods and risk of coronary heart disease. Interim final rule. Food and Drug Administration, HHS
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