Barley has been my family's regular drink. Whenever I prepare barley drinks, I'll make sure it is not only a glass for each member of the family, but a whole pot of it! After it cools down, I'll store it in bottles and put them in the fridge. It really helps to quench our thirst especially on a hot day. This is one of the things which I won't miss especially when comes to my children's homecoming.
To many Chinese, Barley apart from quenching our thirst, is also good for cleansing - it is said to be best for girls & women as it helps cleanse our urinary tract to prevent urinary infection. The Barley which I used to purchase are those locally cultivated, that is from our local kampungs in Kuching.
Recently, I've received an E-Mail from a friend on Barley and would like to share this interesting article with you all. Here are the extracts of it - only the important points.........
Barley for good health
Barley, whose Latin name is Hordeum Vulgare, has been cultivated for more than 10,000 years. Since ancient times, barley has been used for healing purposes and has been known to the Chinese, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans. Athletes in Greece and Rome in those days were known to eat barley bread to give them strength.
To many Chinese, Barley apart from quenching our thirst, is also good for cleansing - it is said to be best for girls & women as it helps cleanse our urinary tract to prevent urinary infection. The Barley which I used to purchase are those locally cultivated, that is from our local kampungs in Kuching.
Recently, I've received an E-Mail from a friend on Barley and would like to share this interesting article with you all. Here are the extracts of it - only the important points.........
Barley for good health
Barley, whose Latin name is Hordeum Vulgare, has been cultivated for more than 10,000 years. Since ancient times, barley has been used for healing purposes and has been known to the Chinese, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans. Athletes in Greece and Rome in those days were known to eat barley bread to give them strength.
- barley is known to be a kidney cleanser
- it is good for intestinal health
- high in fibre which feeds the friendly bacteria in the colon and helps speed up the transit of fecal matter in it. In this way it helps prevent haemorrhoids and colon cancer.
- The propionic acid and beta glucan from barley's insoluble fibre also help lower cholesterol and prevent the formation of gallstones.
- Eating barley regularly is a preventive step against heart disease as, besides the fibre content, it is also high in niacin, a B vitamin good for lowering cholesterol.
- diabetics should eat more barley as the fibre will prevent blood sugar levels from rising too high. It also provides relief from constipation or diarrhoea for those suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
- Barley is rich in selemium which prevents cancer and relieves symptoms of asthma and arthritis. It is a good source of manganese, copper and phosphorous.
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