Barley
Barley is the species of Hordeum vulgare, belongs to Family Poaceae, a wonderfully versatile cereal grain with a rich nut-like flavor. It is one of the most popular cereal crops that can adapt to grow in many regions as healthy foods or animal feeds.
Nutritional supplements
1. Carbohydrates
2. Protein
3. Dietary fiber
4. Fat
5. Protein
6. Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
7. Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
8. Niacin (Vitamin B3)
9. Pantothenic acid (B5)
10. Vitamin B6
11. Folate (Vitamin B9)
12. Calcium
13. Iron
14. Magnesium
15. Phosphorus
16. Potassium
17. Zinc
18. Etc.
Health benefits
1. Free radicals
Although selenium is found in very small quantities in our body, it is one of powerful antioxidants that not only helps to preserve the elasticity of our skin by protecting it against free radical damage but also enhances the immune system in guarding and regulating the normal process of DNA replication in normal cell division.
2. Phosphorus
Beside it is important in regulating the kidney function in secreting waste and toxin, phosphorus also improves the cells of nervous system in information transmitting between themselves and cells in other part of the body, thus reducing the risk of nervous tension.
3. Hemoglobin
Copper and zinc are essential minerals in forming hemoglobin and red blood cells and enhance the absorption of oxygen from lung and nutrient from blood to nourish the cells in the body.
4 . Manganese
Manganese beside plays an vital role for the proper and normal growth of human bone structure, it also helps to reduce the risk of minor or major epilepsy seizure by reducing the abnormal, excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain.
5. Constipation
Dietary fiber helps to smooth the function of large intestine in waste secretion because the bulk and soft texture of fiber help hard, dry stools to pass easily, thus reducing the risk of constipation.
6. Niacin
Niacin is essential in preventing the oxidation of bad cholesterol (LDL), that causes hardening of the arterial wall, resulting in heart diseases and stroke.
7. Etc.
Side effect
1. Gluten grains in barley cam cause problem for some people who are sensitive to gluten due to celiac disease
2. Etc.
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Whole wheat
Wheat is a type of glass originally from the Middle East, but now cultivated worldwide for commercial purposes. In its natural unrefined state, it contains many important nutrients that can help nourish the healthy body and enhances fertility in men and women alike.
Nutritional Supplements
1. Carbohydrates
2. Dietary fiber
3. Protein
4. Vitamin B Complex
5. Tryptophan
6. Calcium
7. Iron
8. Magnesium
9. Manganese
10. Phosphorus
11. Potassium
12. Zinc
13. Etc.
Heath Benefits
1. Healthy weight
Since whole wheat in its natural state, it contains high amount of fiber that can reduce the fluctuation of insulin and the risk of depress of pancreas that can increase appetite and weigh gain.
2. Diabetes
Since it reduces the risk of insulin sensitive by releasing sugar slowly in to blood stream, thus decreasing the risk of type II diabetes.
3. Magnesium
As we mention in the previous article, high levels of magnesium reduces the risk of blood clot by dilating blood vessels, thus decreasing the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke.
4. HDL Cholesterol
Whole wheat contains plant sterols and stanols which are proven to be effective in slowing the progression of atherosclerosis by reserving atherosclerosis naturally caused by cholesterol builds up the plaques inside the arteries, leading arteries clogged, resulting in cardiovascular diseases.
5. Breast cancer
High levels of lignan in whole wheat acts as antioxidant that improves the immune function in fighting against irregular cell growth, thus reducing the risk of cancer. Study shows that Avemar extracted, has been shown to inhibit the growth of human breast cancer cells transplanted into mice.
6. Etc.
Side effects
1. Gliadin in whole wheat can weaken the immune system, leading to inflammation.
2. Wheat allergy.
3. Oxalates
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