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Barley
Foods:
Make Every Bite
Count with Barley
A diet rich in whole grains, fruits
and vegetables is strongly recommended by health professionals as a
natural way to combat the rising incidence of chronic health diseases,
like diabetes and obesity. The USDA Food Pyramid specifically recommends
that Americans eat at least 3 ounces of grains per day, with half of those
as “whole” grains. Clinical studies have shown that the consumption of
whole grains helps reduce the risk of hypertension, metabolic syndrome,
type 2 diabetes, certain cancers and cardiovascular disease, while also
promoting satiety and weight control.
Find out more about USDA’s nutritional
recommendations at
www.mypyramid.gov. You can get assistance with personalized healthy
menu planning at this website.
Barley
is a whole grain and is packed with good nutrition. This
centuries-old grain contains fiber, vitamins and minerals; is slim on fat;
and, like all plant products, is cholesterol-free.
Get the Facts on
Barley Nutrition…
Barley is a great source of dietary
fiber and actually contains both soluble and insoluble fiber.
Soluble fiber is effective in lowering blood cholesterol and can reduce
the risk of heart disease. Soluble fiber is also beneficial in slowing
the absorption of sugar and reducing the risk for developing type 2 or
non-insulin-dependent diabetes. The insoluble fiber found in
barley may be beneficial in helping the body maintain regular bowl
function. Insoluble fiber may also help lower the risk for certain
cancers such as colon cancer.
DISCOVER BGLIFE BARLEY…
BGLife barley, a special type of
barley developed by WestBred LLC of Bozeman, MT, is available as a food
ingredient, as well as a consumer-ready hot cereal mix. BGLife Barley
contains higher levels of beta-glucan fiber than malting and feed barley
varieties. This fiber has been shown to have a positive impact on total
and LDL cholesterol, blood glucose control, insulin response, blood
pressure, satiety and weight control. Visit their website at
www.bglifebarley.com.
Governor Otter
Touts Food Barley Health Benefits and Economic Opportunity:
“The opportunities look tremendous for this new type of food barley, both
for export as well as for largely untapped domestic markets,” said
Governor Otter. “From my vantage point, BGLife Barley is a
tremendous win for regional farmers who have new value-added markets, and
for our consumers, particularly those with heart and diabetic risk
factors.”
Lewiston Press conference June 24, 2008
