Inhibition of barley beta-glucan and cholesterol synthesis
Before bottled water products became commonplace, people often drank barley tea. These days, it feels like barley tea, which was a part of life, is gradually disappearing due to the bottled water craze. It’s the same water, but how is bottled water different from barley tea? Let’s learn about the health effects of barley tea.
◆ Water, essential for sustaining life… Drink frequently before feeling thirsty
Water is essential for sustaining life. In the body, water forms the blood, heart, liver, muscles, cells, etc. and makes them work properly. Discharge of waste is also possible with water. More than 1 liter of water is lost from the body every day through sweat, breath, urine and feces. To stay healthy, you need to eat water or water-containing food before thirst.
◆ Body changes caused by barley tea… Reduction of harmful substances such as heavy metals
Barley tea is made by roasting unhulled barley. Barley tea was widely used when drinking tap water in the past not only because of its taste but also because of its health effects. Boiling barley has the effect of absorbing harmful substances such as heavy metals and purifying the water. Even if barley enters the body, it absorbs and excretes carcinogenic substances such as fatty acids, cholesterol, heavy metals, and nitrosamines ingested through food. It also has the effect of reducing harmful substances in the body.
◆ After eating greasy food… inhibition of cholesterol synthesis
Barley contains beta glucan. This component is broken down into low-molecular-weight fatty acids in the body and suppresses the synthesis of cholesterol in the liver. Drinking barley tea steadily after eating foods high in neutral fat, such as meat fat, is helpful for blood-vascular health. It also prevents blood sugar from rising rapidly after eating carbohydrates and sweets. It also helps the body’s metabolism, intestinal health, and bowel movements.
◆ Do not burn too much… When purchasing finished barley tea, check the ingredient list
Barley tea tastes different depending on how the barley is roasted. Stir-fry slowly over low heat just before the outer barley husk is burned. If the process is cumbersome, you can use organic barley tea or a pack in the form of a finished product. You need to pay attention to the quality and buy a reliable product.
It is good to check the ingredient list for the pack type to see if sugar is included. It is good to boil barley tea as much as you will eat for a day, and if it is not enough, boil it again. Because barley also contains potassium, it is safe for people with kidney disease to eat after consulting a nutritionist.
