BARLEY CONTROLS BLOOD SUGAR BETTER

Dutch researchers used a crossover study with 10 healthy men to compare the effects of cooked barley kernels and refined wheat bread on blood sugar control. The men ate one or the other of these grains at dinner, then were given a high glycemic index breakfast (50g of glucose) the next morning for breakfast. When they had eaten the barley dinner, the men had 30% better insulin sensitivity the next morning after breakfast. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, January 2010; 91(1):90-7. Epub 2009 Nov 4.
BARLEY LOWERS GLUCOSE LEVELS

White rice, the staple food in Japan, is a high glycemic index food. Researchers at the University of Tokushima found that glucose levels were lower after meals when subjects switched from rice to barley. Rinsho Byori. August 2009; 57(8):797-805
BARLEY BETA-GLUCAN LOWERS GLYCEMIC INDEX

Scientists at the Functional Food Centre at Oxfod Brookes University in England fed 8 healthy human subjects chapatis (unleavened Indian flatbreads) made with either 0g, 2g, 4g, 6g or 8g of barley beta-glucan fiber. They found that all amounts of barley beta-glucan lowered the glycemic index of the breads, with 4g or more making a significant difference. Nutrition Research, July 2009; 29(7):4806
INSULIN RESPONSE BETTER WITH BARLEY BETA-GLUCAN

In a crossover study involving 17 obese women at increased risk for insulin resistance, USDA scientists studied the effects of 5 different breakfast cereal test meals on subjects insulin response. They found that consumption of 10g of barley beta -glucan significantly reduced insulin response. European Journal of Nutrition, April 2009; 48(3):170-5. Epub 2009 Feb 5.
BARLEY BEATS OATS IN GLUCOSE RESPONSE STUDY USDA researchers fed barley flakes, barley flour, rolled oats, oat flour, and glucose to 10 overweight middle-aged women, then studied their bodies responses. They found that peak glucose and insulin levels after barley were significantly lower than those after glucose or oats. Particle size did not appear to be a factor, as both flour and flakes had similar effects. Journal of the American College of Nutrition, June 2005; 24(3):182-8 BARLEY REDUCES BLOOD PRESSURE For five weeks, adults with mildly high cholesterol were fed diets supplemented with one of three whole grain choices: whole wheat/brown rice, barley, or whole wheat/brown rice/barley. All three whole grain combinations reduced blood pressure, leading USDA researchers to conclude that "in a healthful diet, increasing whole grain foods, whether high in soluble or insoluble fiber, can reduce blood pressure and may help to control weight." Journal of the American Dietetic Association , September 2006; 106(9):1445-9

BARLEY LOWERS SERUM LIPIDS University of Connecticut researchers reviewed 8 studies evaluating the lipid-reducing effects of barley. They found that eating barley significantly lowered total cholesterol, LDL (bad) cholesterol, and triglycerides, but did not appear to significantly alter HDL ( good) cholesterol. Annals of Family Medicine, March-April 2009; 7(2):157-63 CHOLESTEROL AND VISCERAL FAT DECREASE WITH BARLEY A randomized double-blind study in Japan followed 44 men with high cholesterol for twelve weeks, as the men ate either a standard white-rice diet or one with a mixture of rice and highbeta-glucan pearl barley. Barley intake significantly reduced serum cholesterol and visceral fat, both accepted markers of cardiovascular risk. Plant Foods and Human Nutrition, March 2008; 63(1):21-5. Epub 2007 Dec 12. BARLEY SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVES LIPIDS

25 adults with mildly high cholesterol were fed whole grain foods containing 0g, 3g or 6g of barley beta-glucan per day for five weeks, with blood samples taken twice weekly. Total cholesterol and LDL (bad) cholesterol significantly decreased with the addition of barley to the diet. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, November 2004; 80(5):1185-93
BARLEY PASTA LOWERS CHOLESTEROL

University of California researchers fed two test meals to 11 healthy men, both containing beta-glucan. One meal was a high-fiber (15.7g) barley pasta and the other was lower-fiber (5.0g) wheat pasta. The barley pasta blunted insulin response, and four hours after the meal, barley-eaters had significantly lower cholesterol concentration than wheat-eaters. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, January 1999; 69(1):55-63
BARLEYS SLOW DIGESTION MAY HELP WEIGHT CONTROL

Barley varieties such as Prowashonupana that are especially high in beta-glucan fiber may digest more slowly than standard barley varieties. Researchers at USDA and the Texas Childrens Hospital compared the two and concluded that Prowashonupana may indeed be especially appropriate for obese and diabetic patients. Journal of Nutrition, September 2002; 132(9):2593-6
GREATER SATIETY, FEWER CALORIES EATEN WITH BARLEY

In a pilot study not yet published, six healthy subjects ate a 420-calorie breakfast bar after an overnight fast, then at lunch were offered an all-you-can-eat buffet. When subjects ate a Prowashonupana barley bar at breakfast they subsequently ate 100 calories less at lunch than when they ate a traditional granola bar for breakfast.
Intro to Whole Grains

With 4 times the calcium of milk, 22 times the iron in spinach, and as much protein per ounce as a steak, barley juice is a true super food. Used by nutritionist across the globe, doctors and alternative health care practitioners are prescribing barley grass for just about anything that ails you.

The reason: it helps with just about everything.

Weight Loss Longevity Anti-Aging Increased Energy Sleep Improvement Improved Immune Response

The health benefits of barley grass juice include the following: Barley grass is loaded with every essential amino acid, over 12 minerals, and 13 different vitamins (including Vitamin K). Plus, 23% of barley grass is digestible protein, which body builders love. And with 19 mg of chlorophyll per serving, barley grass is great for people living at high altitudes.

How To Take Barley Juice Powder? Mix the barley juice powder in juice, shake well, and consume immediately. Apple juice and orange juice are popular choices. You can also put it in a smoothie. Suggested use: Start with 1 teaspoon once a day. Gradually worked up for 3 teaspoons twice a day (after 4 - 8 weeks). What does barley powder taste like? It tastes green. The longer you take it, the better it will taste. This is because your body is becoming more alkaline, which means you are getting healthier. How do I know if I'm taking too much? If you are taking too much, your stools will turn green. This isn't harmful; it just means that your body can't digest all the green barley you are giving it. You can try to take a smaller amount 2 or 3 times a day to help with digestion. As your body become healthier, you will be able to take more at a time.

The 5 Components to a Great Barley Powder

Not all barley powders are created equal. To buy the best barley powder, look for one that is:

Juiced Then freeze-dried Harvested Young Organic 100% Pure Barley

Why Juiced? Barley grass, like all grasses, has thick cell walls. Cows need four stomach compartments to digest these thick cell walls. Humans just have one. Thus, it's best for the barley grass to be

juiced before it's turned into powder. This breaks down the cell walls and releases the nutrients for easy absorption. Why Freeze-Dried? An easy way to dry the barley juice is with heat. However, if the juice gets hotter than 107 F, the heat destroys the vitamins in the barley. Thus, if you take barley juice powder that's been heated up, you aren't going to get much benefit from it. Luckily, there is another method: colddrying. This keeps the vitamins and enzymes active. When buying barley, look for a freeze-dried or cold-dried barley powder. If they don't list it's cold-dried, it probably isn't. Why Harvested Young? Young plants have a higher density of nutrients. When the barley is allowed to grow to 2 or 3 feet tall, the good nutrients are now spread across the whole 3 feet. That's why it's important to get a barley powder that is harvested when the barley is around 1 foot tall. This gives the barley powder more nutrients per gram. Why Organic? Barley grass that's grown organically is farmed without synthetic fertilizers, herbicides, or pesticides. Why Pure Barley? Some companies add up to 30% brown rice to their barley powder. Brown rice is cheap and dilutes the nutrients in the barley powder. These companies add it to lower their cost but yet charge you the same amount as if it were pure barley. Save your money and order a pure barley supplement.

Why Is Alka Green Right For You? Alka Green was developed in the 1990s by Dr M.T. Morter, Jr. because he couldn't find a barley grass powder that met the five criteria that make a great barley powder. Thus, Dr. Morter's Alka Green Barley Powder is:

Organic 100% Pure Barley Juiced Cold-Dried Harvested young (at 10 inches)

A well-known barley powder on the market today is Dr. Hagiwara's BarleyGreen. Use this comparison of BarleyGreen with Alka Green to decide which barley you want to try.
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