| Intro
to green barley
Have you noticed the deteriorating quality of foods in our
modern diets? I certainly have, and it doesn't take a
genius to figure out what these foods are doing to us!
Now wait a minute, I'm not suggesting a drastic diet change (we
all eat some junk at times), but just consider all the essential
vitamins, minerals, amino acids and enzymes that our bodies
require for the proper functioning of organs and immune system. Many
of these are nowhere to be found in our diets full of highly
processed, nutrient deficient foods. Even the 'healthy'
vegetables we occasionally eat are usually grown in low quality,
chemically fertilized soils and the beneficial enzymes destroyed
through cooking.
Since 1993 I've been consuming a couple of teaspoons of green
barley powder every morning. Green barley is recognized
by science as being the most nutritious of all plant foods,
containing a broad spectrum of essential vitamins, minerals
and amino acids in high concentrations. In its natural
state it also contains important enzymes such as the antioxidant
'superoxide dismutase'. With this pure food,
nature has given us the perfect combination of nutrients. Since
I was introduced to green barley I have experienced a whole
new level of energy!
Green Barley - a 'living food'
If you are anything like me, then you probably don't eat as
many raw, organic vegetables and fruits as you should.
I don't know about you, but quite frankly I don't have the
time or the inclination to prepare and eat large quantities
of raw vegetables every day! Fortunately, there is a
'superfood' available, packed with vitamins, minerals, amino
acids and most importantly, 'live' enzymes.
One particular enzyme worthy of special note is SOD (superoxide
dismutase), a powerful antioxidant. Green barley powder
is the best natural source of superoxide dismutase.
The following enzymes have been identified in green barley
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Aspartate aminotransferase
Catalase
Cytochrome oxidase
DNase
Fatty acid oxidase
Hexokinase
Malic dehydrogenase
Nitrate reductase
Nitrogen oxyreductase |
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Peroxidase
Peroxidase catalase
Phosphatase
Phospholipase
Polyphenoloxidase
RNase
Superoxide dismutase
Transhydrogenase
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Amino acids, vitamins & minerals
Dr Yoshihide Hagiwara spent ten years researching green foods and finally found
green barley to be superior to all others. He commented: "My
research has shown that the green leaves of the embryonic barley plant
contain the most prolific balanced supply of nutrients that exist on
earth in a single source."
Young green
barley leaves are 40 per cent protein and contain one of the broadest
spectrums of amino acids available from any plant. These plant proteins are 90 per cent usable and easily
digested and assimilated.
The following amino acids have been identified in green barley :
Alanine
Amide
Arginine
Aspartic acid
Cystine
Glutamic acid
Glycine
Histidine
Isoleucine
Leucine
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Lysine
Methionine
Phenylalanine
Proline
Purines
Serine
Threonine
Tryptophan
Tyrosine
Valine
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Beta carotene is the non-toxic form of
vitamin A. It is largely found in orange and yellow coloured
vegetables, and in greater abundance in leafy greens. The carotene
in leafy greens is converted to vitamin A about twice as efficiently as
the carotene in carrots and other root vegetables. Overdosing with
vitamin A and retinol can have life threatening results as it can become
concentrated in our livers. Beta carotene has never been known to
be toxic in any amount, even though consuming excessive amounts can give
an orange pigmentation to the skin.
Beta carotene content of selected raw
vegetables :
Vegetable
Green barley
Carrots
Kale
Spinach
Summer squash
Broccoli
Cabbage
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IU per 100g
23,136
11,000
8,300
7,964
390
877
133
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The brilliant green color inherent in
green barley is chlorophyll (the substance which allows plants to
photosynthesize). Chlorophyll has the unique ability to break
down carbon dioxide and release oxygen.
Vitamins
and minerals in green barley :
Vitamins
Beta carotene
Biotin
Choline
Folic acid
Niacin
Pantothenic acid
Vitamin A
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Vitamin K |
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Minerals
Boron
Calcium
Chloride
Chromium
Iodine
Iron
Magnesium
Manganese
Phosphorous
Potassium
Selenium
Sodium
Sulphur
Zinc
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Green barley also contains trace amounts of more than 50 other
minerals.
What, how, where?
As you can see, green barley is an extremely nutritious food.
The human body can do amazing things when we give it high
quality fuels!
I recommend starting with half a teaspoon of green barley
every day and gradually increasing to two or more teaspoons
over a two week period. This will minimize any detoxification
symptoms you may experience when you first introduce your
body to this powerful food. Please don't be discouraged if
you experience slight nausea, a mild headache or a few pimples.
Simply reduce your intake, then increase it gradually.
Some people may choose to take up to 8 or even 12 teaspoons
of green barley per day. Green barley powder may be
mixed with your favourite juice, sprinkled on cereal, mixed
with water or eaten straight off a spoon.
For best results, use an organic, whole leaf product rather
than a juice extract confection. GreenBarley.com has
partnered with SAFE (Sustainable Agriculture & Food Enterprises)
to offer you great prices on the finest organic products available.
for more information.
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