What do you think of when you hear barley? Soups, stews, maybe nourish bowls, they’re all so delicious. But do we ever think of health? Barley is one of the best healthy buys in the grocery store.
Pearl barley, pot barley… you can’t go wrong. They’re both nutritious fibre-rich choices, and they cook the same way. Cook them on the stove like rice or in a rice cooker or an Instant pot. Then add your favourite Canadian, chopped vegetables and a protein of your choice. Whip up a zesty canola oil-based dressing, and you are good to go for one fibre-rich delicious meal made with wholesome Canadian barley.
Here are 3 reasons why you’re going to want to put Canadian barley on your plate.
- Heart health– just half a cup of cooked barley supplies, 60% of a daily amount of fibre shown to help lower cholesterol, a risk factor for heart disease.
- Diabetes– the fibre in barley helps to control blood sugars. That’s important for preventing and managing diabetes. Compared to other grains, barley has some of the highest fibre content and three-quarters of Canadians do not get enough fibre.
- Digestive health– Barley’s a prebiotic food, so it plays a part in keeping our gut healthy. It’s a source of folate, zinc, potassium, and B vitamins vital for good health.
Let’s get cooking with Canadian barley.
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