Health Reform
Barley Pearl 500g
- Pearl Barely is the primary form of barley for human consumption as it has had its hull and bran removed in order for it to be edible. Pearl barley is a wonderfully nutritious low fat food with a good iron and fibre content.
- It is the most popularly used as an addition to thick winter soup
- Pearl barley contains 354 calories
Pearl Barley is Non-GMO and offers a range of health benefits as it is a nutrient rich wholegrain that provides protein, dietary fibre and iron amongst other vitamins and minerals.
This slightly sweet and mild grain lends itself well to cold salads or even as a breakfast cereal topped with coconut sugar and is most popularly used as an addition to thick winter soups.
Benefits:
- High in Iron an important component of haemoglobin that carries oxygen from our blood to our lungs
- Rich in Protein that is crucial for many functions within the body
- High in B vitamins that help to maintain energy levels throughout the day
- Rich in fibre that aids in digestion and maintains digestive health
- High in manganese that fights free radicals within the body and acts as an anti-oxidant
- Product of South Africa
Cooking Instructions:
- Add 1 cup pearled barley to 3 cups boiling water in a saucepan and simmer for 30-40 minutes until cooked
Pearled Barley
Nutrient content : 100g : Calories : 354, Carbohydrate 73.5g, Fiber
17.3g, Protein 12.5g,
Fat 2.3g, Thiamine 43% RDI, Riboflavin 17%RDI, Niacin 23%RDI, Vitamin B6 16%RDI,
Folate 5%RDI, Iron 20%RDI, Magnesium 33%RDI, Phosphorus 26%RDI, Potassium 13%RDI,
Zinc 18%RDI, Copper 25%RDI, Manganese 97%RDI, Selenium 54%RDI.
Blood group : A, B, AB, - Neutral
Blood group : O -Avoid