MY GRANDMA’S REMEDIES: BARLEY
In my grandmother’s household, no stew is complete without a handful of pearl barley. Not only does it add extra avour to the dish (it can replace rice in a stir fry, too) but it is also packed full of goodness.
The grain is a great antioxidant, so it is perfect after overdoing it over Christmas and New Year. Incredibly high in fibre, it is thought to help prevent colon cancer. It is also beneficial for people who suffer with Type 2 diabetes. Full of soluble fibre, it helps manage blood sugar.
With less than 1g of fat per serving and cholesterol-free, it is good for the heart, too.
There are two types of barley: pearl or hulled. They have the same health benefits but if you can get hold of hulled (available online) the nutrient levels tend to be higher.
Why not try a rabbit and barely stew, or use barley instead of rice in a risotto?
The grain is a great antioxidant, so it is perfect after overdoing it over Christmas and New Year. Incredibly high in fibre, it is thought to help prevent colon cancer. It is also beneficial for people who suffer with Type 2 diabetes. Full of soluble fibre, it helps manage blood sugar.
With less than 1g of fat per serving and cholesterol-free, it is good for the heart, too.
There are two types of barley: pearl or hulled. They have the same health benefits but if you can get hold of hulled (available online) the nutrient levels tend to be higher.
Why not try a rabbit and barely stew, or use barley instead of rice in a risotto?