Green Barley Facts

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 with amazing results! 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 :

Amino acids, vitamins & minerals

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 :

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 :

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 :

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.