Barley Health Benefits

Barley health benefits

4 oz barley (uncooked; pearled Scotch) contains:
395 cal
11 gin protein (incomplete)
88 gm carbohydrate
38.5 mg calcium
329 mg phosphorus
336 mg potassium
0.24 mg B-1
4.2 mg niacin
9.2 mg magnesium
high sulphur content
traces of iodine
As an ingredient of both beer and Scotch whiskey, barley may be a part of many diets, but unfortunately in that form the nutritive elements have lost out to the alcohol. Hulled barley, the unrefined type, contributes more magnesium and other nutrients, while pearled is refined and tends to be starchier. The nutrients in barley are especially beneficial for bone and teeth formation and healthy muscles, nerves, and heart. Its sulphur content can help promote healthy skin and hair and may aid against splitting fingernails. Barley is somewhat diuretic and is also strongly acidic in nature so it should be eaten only in small amounts.