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Barley grains processed in a special way, which has undergone the grinding process several times, are usually called pearl groats (more often simply – pearl barley). Barley, cleaned from the rough shell, is a medium-sized grain of light gray color, with a dark longitudinal stripe, after cooking it has a pleasant taste and a slightly nutty aroma.
Energy value of pearl barley:
- Calories, kcal: 320.
- Proteins, g: 9.3.
- Fats, g: 1.1.
- Carbohydrates, g: 73.7.
Vitamins and trace elements included in pearl barley
A set of trace elements of pearl porridge is more than valuable. It contains salts of potassium, calcium, and iron. Zinc, copper, manganese, molybdenum, strontium, nickel, cobalt, chromium, iodine, bromine, and phosphorus are present.
By the way, phosphorus in pearl barley is almost twice as much as in other cereal crops.
This product is unusually rich in vitamins. For example, the B group is widely represented, and almost all of its representatives are gathered in Perlovka. So, 100 g of groats contains 0.191 mg of thiamine and 0.114 mg of riboflavin. There is pantothenic acid. This is vitamin B5, which is 0.282 mg in 100 g of pearl barley. Pearl groats also contain almost a third of the daily norm of vitamin B3 – 4.604 mg, if you take 100 g of pearl barley.
The vitamin series in pearl barley does not end there. There is vitamin A – 13 mcg in 100 g, as well as E – 0.02 mg per 100 g and vitamin K (2.2 mcg).
Benefits of pearl barley
To remove toxins from the body, you need to use pearl barley often. It will help the body get rid of harmful and unnecessary substances. Thanks to the consumption of porridge from pearl barley, normalization of the work of the gastrointestinal tract are ensured. Pearl barley has a high energy value, but this does not prevent cereals from helping to maintain a figure in good shape. Pearl porridge is equated with a dietary dish. Even special diets have been developed.
Eating pearl barley is key to maintaining strong immunity, and reducing the likelihood of colds. Lysine contained in groats has an antiviral effect on herpes and colds.
Pearl barley is rich in phosphorus. Thanks to this substance, the functioning of the endocrine system is normalized and brain activity is activated. Pearl porridge is another dish for athletes. Consumption of groats increases the intensity and speed of muscle contractions.
With inflammatory processes of the gastrointestinal tract and in the postoperative period, it is useful to eat pearl barley. Fiber promotes an active digestive process.
Contraindications to the use of pearl barley
In order to feel all the beauty of the wonderful and delicious pearl porridge, you should not abuse it. Three times a week, and in moderate amounts – this is the golden mean, which will bring you to benefit, not harm.
You should be careful with pearl barley and those that have high acidity in the stomach. Frequent constipation also becomes an obstacle to enjoying pearl barley.
Individual intolerance to pearl barley may also occur. Listen to your body. His reaction will tell you for sure whether it is worth introducing such a useful and tasty pearl porridge into your diet.
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