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The Benefits of Barley
Resembling the wheat berry in appearance, barley is a whole grain with a chewy texture and robust, nutty flavor. Originally from Ethiopia and Southeast Asia, barley has been cultivated for over 10,000 years. It is used as a source of food for people and animals, in the production of alcoholic beverages, and barley water is said to contain medicinal properties. Barley is a great source of EFAs (essential fatty acids) and amino acids, which are the building blocks of protein, and it is loaded with dietary fiber. It has been shown that a…
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