Pearl barley is not only tasty, but also very healthy. In the article, we will talk about the benefits and methods of preparing barley groats.
Taste qualities
Pearl barley is peeled, ground and polished barley. It has an average grain size, light gray color, no hard shell. It has a characteristic cereal taste and nutty aroma. Cereals are prepared from cereals, used as a side dish, added to soups and stews.
Due to the texture, pearl barley makes dishes thicker, with a creamy aftertaste. It goes well with vegetables, meat, mushrooms. Groats are used in the preparation of haute cuisine. For example, as an alternative to risotto - Italian dish perlotto (orzotto).
Barley has a low calorie content, but gives a feeling of satiety for a long time.
Useful properties of the product
Whole grains are a godsend for people who adhere to proper nutrition.
Pearl barley contains many substances necessary for human life: fiber, calcium, selenium, potassium, phosphorus, zinc, B vitamins, and iodine.
The composition also includes lysine, which is responsible for the production of collagen in the body, which is necessary for skin elasticity, healthy bones and joints. In general, barley pearl barley helps:
- Activate the brain;
- Speed up metabolic processes;
- Normalize the work of the digestive tract;
- Reduce the formation of body fat;
- Get your daily fiber intake
- Get rid of small wrinkles;
- Strengthen muscles and bones.
In addition, barley cleanses the intestines, removes toxins from the body, promotes weight loss. To feel the benefits of the product in 3 months, cook pearl barley dishes 2 times a week.
