Pearl barley. Beneficial features

At the word "perlovka" the male part of the population of our vast homeland remembers the unforgettable years spent in the army. It is not known what associations arise in the beautiful half of humanity when they hear this word, but, it is also supposed, are also "pleasant".

In general, the pearl barley was probably the most popular dish in Russia. Useful properties of pearl barley had a beneficial effect on many generations of Russian miracle-heroes. By its name, it owes to the unique sizo the ebb of freshly prepared porridge, which makes it look like pearls. The word "mother-of-pearl" has the same root.

Barley is made from barley, in other words, it is barley, only without shell. To my great regret, this grain is steadily losing popularity and the number of admirers in our country. Rice and pasta almost completely replaced it from the menu of side dishes of restaurants and cafes. Honestly, very few people prepare it at home. Why is porridge porridge useful ? There are many answers to this question.

Meet the pearl bar - useful properties:

First of all, it should be noted that it contains a number of vitamins, which are necessary to maintain normal human life. Most of it in vitamins A, B, C, E, not so much as in fruits and vegetables, but also quite enough. But even this is not the main thing. Calcium, magnesium and phosphorus, the absence of which in the human body can lead to unfortunate consequences, are abundantly present in the pearl barley. Is the supplier of these useful elements and quickly replenishes their losses just the barley. Its useful properties are not limited to this. Carbohydrates in it 63%, protein - 10%. This same energy bomb is an indispensable thing for those who are engaged in heavy physical labor. That is why the heroes grow on the pearl barley.

It is remarkable that the barley useful properties do not lose as easily as other cereals. In order to better preserve the beneficial substances in pearl barley, it is recommended to soak it overnight before cooking. Grains swell with water, their structure becomes loose. Much less time will be needed for cooking porridge, which means that the finished porridge will save the entire spectrum of substances that benefit from health, not destroyed by many hours of cooking. By the way, numerous fans of raw food consumption consume the swollen grain, not subjecting it to cooking, in order to get into the body only natural substances that are not "spoiled" by the influence of temperature treatment.

Some nutritionists argue that pearl barley contains biologically active microelements that can counteract microbes. Particularly effective are these elements in the fight against the causative agents of colds. But not only with them. Phosphorus-containing substances, which are in the composition of grains, have a beneficial effect on the skin, rejuvenate it, smooth wrinkles, destroy and prevent the penetration of dangerous viruses into the skin.

For the aging organism, the perlova is especially useful. Useful properties of it helps to heal a number of diseases. People over the age of 60 simply need to have pearl gruel in their weekly diet. It accelerates the process of metabolism, improves blood circulation, has a beneficial effect on the entire cardiovascular system. People suffering from gastrointestinal diseases should use a pearl bar for breakfast and dinner. It is perfectly absorbed by even those who suffer from a stomach ulcer and intestine. Clears the body of toxins, heals an ulcer, drowns out bleeding. Also, pearl barley is recommended for hemorrhoids, cystitis and inflammation of the prostate gland. This is not a complete list of all the diseases that helps to heal a simple pearl barley. And the pearl bar has excellent preventive properties, so if you do not want to get sick, go to pearl gruel.