Barley

Barley is a hugely important whole grain cereal which has numerous nutritional and health benefits. Broadly speaking, barley is a great source of vitamins, minerals dietary fibre, cellulose and maltose. It is also an excellent source of copper, vitamin B1 and helps to preserve the colon through the butyric acid which it produces. Studies also reveal that the fibre-rich barley has several advantages as method of lowering cholesterol. That makes it very useful for those who suffer from Cardiovascular diseases. In addition to this, barley is widely used in the brewing industry, notably in the making of alcoholic brews.