The use of strong coffee is contraindicated for many people. When switching to a healthy diet, substitutes should be used. Barley coffee is considered the leader by utility. The benefits and harms of the drink, the rules for its preparation are presented in the article.
What it is?
Barley in the form of food culture is known to mankind for more than 4 thousand years. Cereals are popular because of their composition. They contain almost 15% protein and fiber, which is necessary for excellent nutrition. Beta glucans cleanse the body of toxins and reduce the amount of sugar. Due to the content of vitamins and minerals, barley is a pantry of nature.
It is no coincidence that Roman gladiators included food from this grain. Russian heroes also consumed barley in large quantities. It served for making porridge, baking bread, and getting drinks. The latter is prepared from toasted and ground grains. In Europe, coffee has long been replaced with barley. This was due to the high price of coffee beans. In addition, there were constant supply interruptions. Scientists believe that such a drink can not only save, but also improve health.
Beneficial features
Is barley coffee good for you? In the 1930s, biologists found that the drink has a strengthening effect. It is used by people who have experienced severe stress and stress. Barley coffee began to be used to restore nutrition, it is recommended in the complex treatment of many ailments.
The drink has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the stomach. Cereal heals ulcers, gastritis, and dysbiosis. Barley is necessary for the activation, purification and toning of the digestive tract. With them, the intestinal microflora is restored. Beta-glucans, which are in barley, are considered an excellent medium for the development of beneficial bacterial compounds. Without them, the digestive system will not function normally.
Barley coffee serves as a preventative measure for diabetes. It allows you to lose weight. Due to the high fiber content, the absorption of carbohydrates slows down, therefore, the level of glucose in the blood is normal. The drink improves the functioning of the heart and blood vessels, as there is a lot of magnesium and potassium in the cereal. And the vitamins E and D contained in it are needed to restore pressure.
Barley coffee is a means of preventing and treating inflammation. Due to the bactericidal action of grains, the drink has anti-inflammatory properties. It is used in the treatment of colds and respiratory infections. The drink has general strengthening properties - proteins and carbohydrates perfectly restore strength. No wonder barley broth is used to strengthen forces after stress, operations and injuries.
This coffee is a beauty drink. It contains a lot of lysine and silicon, necessary for collagen production. The drink makes the skin supple and youthful, and also improves hair growth and density. To restore the nervous system, barley coffee should be consumed. It does not have an exciting and stimulating effect on brain activity, therefore it is considered safe.
If there is caffeine in coffee beans, which in large quantities can worsen many processes in the body, then it is not in the drink from barley. This allows you to use it regularly. Barley coffee is preferred by representatives of a healthy diet. Even with the addition of other components, the benefits of the drink do not deteriorate.
Harm
The negative effects of barley coffee have not been established. Just keep in mind the number of calories. A cup of drink contains about 20-25 kilocalories, 4-5 g of carbohydrates, 1 g of protein. These indicators are especially necessary to consider for those who monitor the weight. There are no contraindications for drinking the drink.
Cooking rules
How to make barley coffee at home? This will require whole, dry grains of barley. They must be selective. Cooking is based on the following steps:
- Grains should be fried in a pan without oil.
- Then they are ground in a hand mill.
- Ready brown powder should be poured into a Turk (150 ml of water 1 tbsp. L product).
- Coffee boils for 2 minutes, and the same amount will be required for insisting, best under the lid.
- The drink can be poured.
Many people like barley coffee. Reviews indicate that it is better to use it with chicory - 0.5 tsp. per serving. This will make the drink more aromatic. You can add milk to it, which is poured into coffee during cooking, replacing water. In this case, the taste of coffee becomes softer.
Ready coffee is also mixed with cream, honey and sugar. The drink has a pleasant aroma, delicate taste. In addition, it has many valuable properties that are necessary for a healthy lifestyle, so you can use it regularly.
Manufacturers
In our country, barley coffee is produced by the following manufacturers:
- The Russian Product company manufactures products under the Old Mill brand. This barley drink contains rye.
- In stores you can find products of the brand "Barley ear". It is released by the coffee company Around the World.
- The barley ear is produced by the Stoletov brand.
Instant coffee drinks may contain chicory, ground acorns, and other natural substances. The packaging price of 100 g is in the range of 45-55 rubles. Goods from local manufacturers can cost 30-35 rubles. You can find coffee from barley in almost every store, and especially in large supermarkets.
Taste
This drink tastes like cappuccino, especially if it contains hot milk. With brewing, a thick and high foam appears, bread aroma. If chicory is also present, then the coffee smell intensifies. When the product contains only barley, it will not exude the aroma of coffee beans.
Barley coffee is perfect for pregnant women, children, as well as for those who are contraindicated in caffeine. It will improve well-being without causing harm to health. You can use any recipe, including with the addition of additional components. Each of them has great taste and many benefits. The drink can be consumed regularly.