The benefits and harms of barley drinks - coffee, decoctions

Barley ranks 4th in the world among cultivated cereals. In the food industry, for the preparation of coffee, kvass, in the brewing of ordinary barley. Decoctions based on it have nutritious and healing properties. In the article, we will talk about the benefits and dangers of barley drinks, share recipes from traditional healers and methods for making aromatic, harmless coffee.

Features and composition of barley drink

Pure barley drinks are found in specialized stores... They are referred to as coffee surrogates (substitutes). A soluble powder with a mixed composition is also available. Natural coffee, rye, oats, cardamom, chicory, echinacea are used as an additional component.

High-calorie and nutritious barley product... Nutritional value is 300-370 kcal, depending on the type and origin.

100 g accounts for:

• 6-7 g of protein;
• 0.4 g fat;
• 70-80 g of carbohydrates.

BJU ratio per 100 g – 8:1:91%.

Reference. Barley is the record holder among cereals (oats, millet, wheat) in terms of coarse fiber content. 100 g of grains account for 62% of the daily intake of dietary fiber.

Manufacturing technology and original recipe preserve useful properties of the drink.

Active composition:

• B vitamins are involved in energy metabolism, support the heart and blood vessels, are useful for muscle tissue;
• vitamin D has a beneficial effect on the nervous system, normalizes sleep;
• vitamin F relieves skin inflammation, is necessary for the organs of vision, affects the function of the gonads, stimulates the production of collagen, restores the epithelium;
• vitamin E - a natural antioxidant - protects cells from destruction, prevents aging;
• enzymes (enzymes) - protein compounds that normalize digestion, improve metabolism, support vital activity;
• trace elements (potassium, phosphorus, copper, silicon) ensure the productivity of vital organs and systems;
• beta-glucans - natural immunomodulators - mobilize the body's defenses.

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Useful and medicinal properties of barley broths

The benefits of a decoction of barley:

• a protein-carbohydrate product provides full saturation, restores strength after hard work and training, supports a weakened body after diseases and surgery;
• trace elements stimulate brain activity, increase efficiency, improve blood flow;
• a diuretic restores the work of the urinary system, removes excess fluid, lowers pressure, relieves puffiness;
• vitamin A, potassium, magnesium support kidney function, prevent the formation of stones;
• silicon, magnesium, B vitamins improve liver detoxification function;
• young grains stimulate immune processes, provide energy exchange;
• fiber and vitamin composition normalize intestinal function, restore beneficial microflora, absorb and remove salts and toxins;
• tocopherol - a vitamin of youth and energy - prevents premature aging;
• for nervous disorders, depression, anxiety and insomnia, a cup of hot drink will soothe and relax.

When is it best to use

Real coffee is prohibited during pregnancy and breastfeeding. A cup barley hot coffee - a great substitute for your favorite drink... The product is also recommended for patients with diabetes mellitus. In case of endocrine pathologies, barley drink keeps the body in good shape, lowers the level of glucose in the blood.

To improve the quality of breast milk, barley broth is recommended for nursing mothers... In folk medicine, barley extract is used to treat colds, bronchitis, pneumonia. Barley drinks are useful for normalizing metabolic processes, with furunculosis, skin rashes.

In Siberia, they prepare a special fortifying tea with talkan - crushed roasted oats or barley. Fresh butter is added to it for calorie content. Talkan has long been considered the drink of nomads. Barley powder tea protected against infections and kept you strong on long journeys.

Cooking recipes and recommendations for use

Traditional healers recommend take barley decoctions as a tonic and cleanser.

A decoction that cleanses the blood and liver

Fatty food, smoked meats, alcohol clog the blood and clog the liver. Barley tea regenerates cells, removes toxins, lowers cholesterol.

The recipe is simple:

1. 1 tbsp. rinse well, dry on a napkin.
2. Pour 1 liter of boiling water.
3. Protome in the oven or over low heat, covered for 20-30 minutes.

It is recommended to drink it hot before meals.... The dosage is up to 1-1.5 liters per day.

Interesting! This potion was described by the medieval Persian physician Avicenna in his encyclopedic book The Canon of Medicine.

Green Barley Powder Drink

An irreplaceable remedy for anemia and anemia... Ground barley makes up for the deficiency of nutrients, especially in early spring.

Procurement of raw materials:

• cut young shoots of barley, dry in a dark place;
• grind raw materials into flour.

How to brew:

1. Pour 1 tbsp into a 200 ml cup. l. dry green powder.
2. Pour with chilled boiled water.
3. Add 1-2 ice cubes and lemon slice.

Reception mode:

• 30 minutes before a meal, drink 150-200 g of the prepared mixture 1 time per day;
• take within 3-4 weeks;
• take a break of 1-2 months;
• repeat the course according to indications.

The drink is good for overweight people... Active ingredients stimulate and normalize metabolic processes, eliminate constipation and intestinal obstruction.

Granny's recipe for rustic coffee

A primordially Russian drink made from refried grains of barley or wheat with the addition of chicory was popular among the villagers.

Simple the method of making coffee powder has survived to this day:

1. 1 tbsp. rinse pearl barley, dry on a towel.
2. Fry in a dry hot frying pan until dark brown.
3. Grind the beans on a coffee grinder.
4. Peel 1 chicory root, chop into pieces, dry.
5. Fry in a skillet until red.
6. Grind in a coffee grinder.

When deep roasted coffee beans taste tart, spicy and rich.

Step by step recipe:

1. 2.5-3 tsp pour the soluble barley into the Turk.
2. Add 0.5-1 tsp. chicory.
3. Pour 150-200 ml of hot water.
4. Put the Turk on low heat until boiling.
5. As soon as the foam rises, remove the Turk from the fire.
6. Pour the contents into coffee cups.
7. Add sugar or honey to taste.

Barley broth for nursing women

In folk healers, barley decoctions are recommended for young mothers when breastfeeding.

The broth is prepared quickly:

1. Rinse 250 g of pearl barley and dry.
2. Place the pearl barley in a cast iron or aluminum container.
3. Pour 700-750 g of hot water.
4. Simmer over low heat for 1.5-2 hours.
5. Drink 50 ml 3 times a day before meals.

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Low Calorie Nutritious Barley Coffee Drink

Up to 40 kcal per serving.

Ingredients:

• 200 ml of water;
• 50-100 ml of low-fat milk (to taste);
• 4 g (2 tsp. With a slide) ready-made coffee drink;
• 1-2 tsp Sahara.

Preparation:

1. Stir sugar and coffee in a serving cup.
2. Add 2 tbsp. l. warm milk, dissolve.
3. Pour boiling water over the solution, add hot milk.

Mugichya - Japanese cereal coffee

Composition:

• 1 tbsp. pearl barley;
• 250-300 g of boiled water.

Step by step recipe:

1. Fry the groats in a pan, stirring constantly.
2. Cool, grind into flour.
3. 2 tsp pour boiling water over the powder.
4. Wrap the kettle in a towel.
5. Insist for 5-10 minutes.

Brewed coffee drink cold.

Reference. In China, a summer drink called Damaycha is made from unrefined roasted barley grains. In Korea it is called porichha.

Contraindications

Potential harm to barley product:

1. Individual intolerance cereal. When an allergic reaction occurs (sneezing, lacrimation, itching, rash), the product is excluded from the diet.
2. Overuse barley coffee is contraindicated in children and the elderly.
3. With pathologies of the stomach and high acidity, it is prohibited to use a hot drink. Refrigerated limit to 1 cup per day.
4. With flatulence, chronic gastritis and barley coffee ulcer is contraindicated.

It is important to follow the rules for the selection of raw materials and storage of dry powder:

• for cooking, use only a high-quality product - grains are whole, clean, white;
• the shelf life of barley flour is 9-10 months;
• store the powder in a sealed container, without access to direct rays, streams of hot air, moisture.

Conclusion

Roasted barley drink is an alternative to natural coffee. Decoctions and infusions have tonic, immunomodulatory and protective properties, support the health of the urinary, digestive and nervous systems.

Barley coffee, decoctions and infusions are natural absorbents and antioxidants. They remove toxins and heavy metal salts, protect against viruses and infections, and improve blood composition.