Barley

What barley is?

Barley is a cereal grain with a chewy texture and mild, nutty flavor. It’s the seed of a type of grass that grows in temperate climates throughout the world and one of the first grains to have been farmed by ancient civilizations. In fact, archeological evidence suggests that barley was grown in Egypt over 10,000 …

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Does barley contain nickel?

Generally barley contains a medium amount of nickel, both corn and rye are lower in nickel and white wheat flour is lower in nickel than whole grain wheat. So those with severe nickel allergies may be able to tolerate whiskey. This begs the query “Are cereals High in nickel?” Cereals are usually among the highest …

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Can barley lower cholesterol?

The fiber in barley might lower cholesterol in people with high cholesterol. Barley may also reduce blood sugar and insulin levels. Barley seems to slow stomach emptying. Beta-Glucans May Help Lower Cholesterol Barley may also lower your cholesterol levels. The beta-glucans found in barley have been shown to reduce “bad” LDL cholesterol by binding to …

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