barley
Barley is a kind of whole grain, has been used since ancient times by various civilizations as a kind of food for animals and humans, has been extracted and called the water of barley in many different uses as a cool drink moisturizing the body has a lot of health and therapeutic benefits, Barley by boiling a quantity of barley grain and then let it cool down and then use it, and will mention in this article the most important benefits of barley water.
Benefits of barley water
- It is one of the fastest and fastest drinks, and since it consists mainly of carbohydrates, it is also easy to digest and absorb.
- Contains a very high percentage of water up to about 92%.
- It is made up of very low fat content so it is very suitable for people who follow a low protein diet.
- Helps stimulate secretion of saliva in the mouth as it works on the distribution of blood in the mucous membrane of the mouth.
- It speeds up the digestion process very effectively as it makes it easier.
- Barley syrup contains folic acid, which is needed by women in pregnancy, and if this vitamin deficiency in women during pregnancy may lead to deformity of the spine of the fetus before birth.
- It helps prevent osteoporosis and protects against coronary heart disease by increasing the amount of good cholesterol on the walls of the blood vessels and lowering the level of harmful cholesterol. To achieve the desired result, drink barley regularly on a daily basis.
- It can be used as a dietary supplement by adding it to adult and young foods as well.
- Barley extract with sugar is used to treat diarrhea in children.
- Helps to minimize the harmful effects of bacteria.
- It is useful in the case of cough and sore throats, in addition to being a useful drink in the case of extreme thirst and can be used as an anti-heat.
- Contains many vitamins and minerals so it is very useful for diabetics.
- Barley contains a good proportion of non-harmful natural melatonin, a substance that is secreted by the pineal gland in the brain directly behind the eyes.
- Barley contains nutrients such as magnesium and potassium, which are useful in relieving the symptoms of depression. It also contains antioxidants, which also help to delay the symptoms of aging, as it can repair any damage that may affect the cells with age and protects the body from diseases.