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Why Choose Barley Over Wheat? Health Benefits Explained by Dietician Priyanka

Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) which is also known as jau in hindi, is the oldest cultivated grain  and is considered best for stomach diseases. 



Nutritive value of Barley 

Barley is good source of Iron which helps in the formation of  RBC (Red Blood Cells) , Magnesium which plays and important role in energy production and Vitamin B6 which helps in the development of nerves and brain. 

Barley for weight loss

Barley is low in calories and high in fiber content. The presence of fiber helps to keep your full for longer duration. Regular consumption of barley helps to remove toxins from our body which aid in weight loss. 

Barley helps  to reduce blood sugar 

One of the studies has found that people who eat barley instead of wheat flour thrice a day has improved metabolism for approximately 14 hours after their last meal. They also found a reduction in their blood sugar and insulin level. This is due to its high fiber content which increases good bacteria in our gut .

Barley helps to reduce inflammation 

Inflammation is one of the major cause of most of the diseases like arthritis, PCOS, Diabetes and other metabolic disease. Barley is good source of antioxidants and a number of phytochemical compounds which plays an important role in preventing many diseases by reducing inflammation and promoting health. 

Barley can increase life expectancy

High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol which is also known as the "good" cholesterol helps to remove Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or bad cholesterol from our bloodstream which reduces the risk of coronary heart disease. And It has been found that Barley intake can help to increase high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, which reduces the risk of death due to heart disease or stroke. 

How to include Barley in your diet

You can replace your normal rice with barley or add it to your salads and soup. It can be even combined with urad dal to make idli or dosa. Soak it in water overnight to reduce its cooking time. Some of the recipes of barley are given below:-

Barley and moong dal khichri 


Barley water



Barley soup

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