Pearl barley contains carbohydrates, proteins, amino acids (including essential ones), fiber, vitamins A, E, PP and group B, macro and microelements such as potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, zinc, selenium, manganese, cobalt and other substances necessary for human health.
Pearl Barley porridge has a wide range of useful properties and helps the body to be healthy.
Description of pearl barley porridge:
Pearl barley - cereal obtained from barley grains. Barley and its beneficial properties are familiar to people since ancient times. Not only pearl barley is made from barley, but also barley groats. Pythagoras claimed that porridge from barley gives vigor to a person and contributes to a good concentration of the mind.
Pearl barley is translated as "pearl", because its grains are similar in shape and color to river pearls. The disadvantage of pearl barley is its lengthy preparation. To reduce cooking time, pearl barley can be pre-soaked for several hours.
Composition of pearl barley porridge:
Pearl barley contains carbohydrates, proteins, amino acids (including essential ones), fiber, vitamins A, E, PP and group B, macro and microelements such as potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, zinc, selenium, manganese, cobalt and other substances necessary for human health.
Calorie pearl barley porridge:
The calorie content of pearl barley porridge cooked on the water is about 100 kcal per 100 grams of the product. The addition of milk, sugar, butter and other ingredients increases its calorie content.
Useful properties of pearl barley porridge:
Barley porridge has a powerful antioxidant effect.
It helps strengthen the immune system.
Saturates the body with vitamins and minerals.
Favorably affects the cardiovascular system and hematopoiesis function. Help reduce cholesterol, cleanse blood vessels, increase hemoglobin in the blood.
Pearl Barley porridge is useful for the gastrointestinal tract, helps to eliminate toxins from the body. Experts recommend using barley for many diseases of the digestive system.
Barley has a good effect on the endocrine system.
Regular consumption of pearl barley has a positive effect on the condition of the skin, providing it with smoothness and elasticity.
It has a good effect on the condition of hair, nails, and teeth.
Experts recommend eating pearl barley to overweight people.
This porridge is also useful to people engaged in heavy physical labor, as it nourishes the body with energy and increases endurance.
Pearl Barley porridge helps lactating women in the production of milk and its saturation with vitamins and minerals.
Barley porridge helps slow down the aging process and prolong the youth of the body for a long time.
Pearl barley contraindications:
Barley porridge is contraindicated in case of individual intolerance and is not recommended for increased acidity of gastric juice and frequent constipation. Pregnant women should consult a doctor before consuming this porridge. Even completely healthy people, experts recommend consuming barley in moderation, but regularly.
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