Organic Barley Grass Powder: A Nutrient-Dense Superfood

Hordeum vulgare, a grass that grows in temperate subtropical climates and has been a valuable food source since prehistoric times as one of the first grains ever cultivated, is the source of Cutetonic’s Organic Barley Grass Powder, a nutrient-dense and organic superfood. The ancient barley that can still be found growing wild in the Middle East is descended from this modern variety. The germinated form of the grain (malt) is still used in the production of beer and whiskey, even though barley grain was once a staple of Medieval European cuisine.

How Barley Grass Powder is Made?

The juice of freshly squeezed barley grass is dried at extremely low temperatures, it becomes a powder which is highly concentrated and full of the optimal number of naturally occurring nutrients.

Packed With Vital Nutrients

This powder contains seven times as much vitamin C as orange juice and is an excellent source of B-vitamins such as vitamin B1 and B12.The minerals in barley grass powder include magnesium, calcium (which is 11 times more calcium than milk!), iron, and potassium, just to name a few. Barley Grass powder contains a significant amount of fibre, which may help lower cholesterol and blood pressure while also assisting in the management of glucose intolerance and insulin resistance. Protein, the primary constituent of all living organisms, makes up as much as 45 percent of the powdered barley grass. Vitamins and minerals known as phytochemicals can be found in barley grass powder. Phytochemicals are beneficial to your health even though they are not classified as essential nutrients. As a natural alkalizer, chlorophyll and carotenoids are two phytochemicals found in barley grass powder. Carotenoids are antioxidants that may be useful in the treatment and prevention of cancer and other chronic diseases.

More Food for us than grass for animals

As a superfood, barley grass powder falls into the category of “supergreens”, which include grasses, grains, and vegetables like kale, chard, arugula (also known as “rocket”), and are instantly recognizable by their trademark green colour and potent flavour. This means that barley grass powder is an incredibly powerful superfood supplement. Barley grass powder contains many of the same nutrients as leafy green vegetables like spinach, but in a concentrated form. Because of this, a small amount of barley grass powder goes a long way, making it a popular superfood supplement in recent years.

Barley Grass or Wheatgrass?

Wheat and barley grass powders are nutrient-dense supergreens that are high in proteins and digestive enzymes, making them excellent detoxifiers and tools for boosting immunity, delaying the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, and promoting healthy weight loss. Wheatgrass powder is thought by some to be much more difficult to digest than barley grass powder because of its high alkaline content and lack of gluten. For those looking to alleviate the symptoms of arthritis, barley grass powder has an exceptionally high amount of organic sodium, which dissolves calcium in the joints.

Health Benefits of Barley Grass

Chronic pain all over the body can be caused by fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS), also known as fibromyalgia, which is estimated to affect one in twenty-five people. Fibromyalgia can lead to the following symptoms in addition to widespread pain: intensification of the sensation of pain, fatigue, stiffness of muscles and difficulty falling asleep. Also associated is “Fibro-fog” is a term used to describe difficulties with mental processes, such as memory and concentration, headaches, stomach cramps and gas are symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a chronic digestive disorder.

You may not be able to eliminate the symptoms of Fibromyalgia by simply changing your diet or making small lifestyle changes like exercising regularly or taking organic barley grass powder, but you can take steps to improve your quality of life. People who have fibromyalgia may benefit from eating a diet high in fruits, salads, carrot juice, tubers, grains, nuts, and seeds as well as dehydrated barley grass juice (or powder), according to a 2001 study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. According to the researchers, following the above diet for two months reduced symptoms, lessened pain, and improved flexibility.

Other numerous benefits

Barley grass powder may help lower cholesterol levels, according to a 2008 study published in the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine. Even though people with high cholesterol don’t show any symptoms, they are at an increased risk of developing serious health complications, such as heart disease, stroke, arterial constriction – also known as atherosclerosis and cancer.

More than half of us now have elevated cholesterol levels, according to the British Heart Foundation. Maintaining a healthy, wholesome diet that is low in saturated fat and abundant in fruits, vegetables, wholegrain cereals, and superfoods like barley grass powder is the first step in lowering your cholesterol levels. Dietary supplementation their diet with barley grass powder led to a significant reduction in total and LDL cholesterol levels after just 21 days of supplementation in the study mentioned above.

Your body needs iron to make DNA and the haemoglobin in your blood, which transports oxygen throughout your body. Anaemia, a condition characterized by fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath, palpitations, and a pale complexion, can be brought on by a deficiency in iron, which reduces the number of red blood cells. Anaemia, if left untreated, can increase your risk of illness and infection, as well as health problems that can impact your heart or lungs, such as arrhythmia (an unusually rapid heartbeat) and heart failure.

There is five times more iron in barley grass powder than there are in spinach, according to Gillian McKeith, the author of “Living Food for Health: 12 Natural Superfoods to Transform Your Health.” For every 100 grams of barley grass powder, you get 10 mg of iron. One tablespoon of barley grass powder provides 33% of your daily recommended iron intake.

A versatile ingredient

In the kitchen, Cutetonic’s Organic Barley Grass powder is a versatile ingredient that can be used to add extra nutrients to your smoothies, shakes, protein drinks, and juices. Use our organic barley grass powder in any of your new favourite raw food recipes or snacks to enhance the flavour and colour. Keep in mind that small amounts yield big results, so don’t be afraid to experiment!

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