Barley GrassLatin name: Hordeum vulgare Benefits of Barley grass powder: Barley has been extensively studied for its effects on anti oxidation, cardiovascular health, digestion, detoxification, pH balance (alkalizing), ulcerative colitis, stimulation of good gut bacteria, inflammation, blood flow, cholesterol, diabetes, cancer, skin diseases and urinary stones. Barley Grass is high in protein, calcium, iron, potassium, selenium, fiber, vitamin C, chlorophyll and other phytonutrients. It is believed that a large part of its medicinal activity is due to phenolic compounds and superoxide dismutase – an enzyme that reduces damage done by free radicals and repairs cells damaged by them. Barley grass was used by ancient civilizations as an important source of food and medicine.
Barley grass is said to be the only vegetation on the earth that can supply
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| Anti inflammatory Beriberi Cough Influenza Dysentry Jaundice Measles |
Cardiovascular health Skin problems Anti oxidant High cholesterol Detoxification Wounds Blood flow |
Alkalizing Anti ulcer Anti aging Essential Amino acids Acne Prostate problems Digestion Chronic disease |
Some bio-active properties of Barley grass under research
Mix Barley grass into your favorite fruit & vegetable smoothie.
For an easy, quick & nutritional Barley grass drink, try this recipe:
| Coconut water or milk Banana Honey to taste Barley grassPlace in blender and blend until smooth. Alternatives
Fruit: Use any fruit or combinations of fruit. Using Frozen fruit and less liquid will give a thicker, creamier texture. The less liquid, the more like ice cream when using frozen ingredients. Sweeteners: Substitute your favorite sweetener or try a new one such as Agave, Stevia, Maple syrup, Fruit syrup or jam, Coconut sugar, Molasses, Muscovado, Turbinado, Sucanat or Demerara sugar, Organic whole cane sugar, date sugar, Fruit juice. Flavored extracts Vegetables: Fresh greens are a good addition to smoothies. Kale, Spinach and Romaine are nutritious and popular additions. Many varieties of baby greens are more tender & less bitter (arugula, dandelion etc.). Liquids: Almond, Soy, Coconut, Flax, Rice, Hazelnut, Hemp, Quinoa and Cashew milks. Yogurt or Milk. Vegetable juices such as beets, cabbage, greens, carrots etc. Fruit juices such as apple, orange, mango, pineapple, grapes, watermelon etc. Nuts: Nuts add oils and give a creamier texture. Oils: Coconut, Flax seed, Hemp, Walnut and fatty fish oils are high in Omega 3’s which are said to be beneficial to the body. Black Cumin seed oil. Other ideas for healthy additions: Tahini, Spirulina, Wheat grass, Chia seeds powder, flax seed powder, Nigella seed powder, Spinach powder, Alfalfa powder, Kelp powder, Grape seed extract. |
