Barley

Does barley make you poop?

Most of the fiber found in barley is insoluble, which — unlike soluble fiber — does not dissolve in water. Instead, it adds bulk to your stool and accelerates intestinal movement, reducing your likelihood of constipation (13). Of course, barley causes gas and makes you feel bloated. This is largely due to the high amounts …

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Where does barley originate from?

The wild ancestor of domesticated barley, Hordeum vulgare subsp. Spontaneum, is abundant in grasslands and woodlands throughout the Fertile Crescent area of Western Asia and northeast Africa, and is abundant in disturbed habitats, roadsides, and orchards. Barley is an important feed grain in many areas of the world not typically suited for maize production, especially …

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