Mumineen in Good Health

Barley Cereal grain (Jaun)

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Barley Cereal grain (Jaun)

Rasuallah S.A.W. recommended barley for many disease.
It is a source of proteins. It contains 8 essential amino acids.
It is rich in B complex vitamins.
It is a good source of fibre. Fiber in barley is healthy, it may lower cholesterol effectively.
Eating whole grain barley can regulate blood sugar, that is it reduces blood glucose response to a meal for upto 10 hours after consumption compared to white or even wheat flour which has similar glycemic index.
It is used to treat digestive disorders. It soothes and calms the bowels.
It is recommended for kidney promblemsand stones, urinary diorders.
It protects against childhood ashtma.
Jaun can be used as flour or whole.
Hulled barley is available at health stores. It retains more of the whole grain nutrients but is slow in cooking.
Lightly pearled barley is full of fiber and much healthier then a fully refined grain.

A bit of barley in your food can keep you cool.
Add it to a cooldrink or mix it to a soup or stew.