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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
How to Make Barley Water?<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Facts of Barley Water<\/a><\/li>
Health Benefits of Barley Water<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Barley Water<\/a><\/li>
Conclusion<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In today\u2019s stressful environment, staying healthy is a top priority for everyone. Despite our best efforts, we may still fall short on key nutrients, making us more vulnerable to illness. Although nutritional supplements are widely used to meet our nutrient needs, it is important to focus on natural food sources. Barley is one such food grain that can help you meet your nutrient requirements naturally. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Barley is a wonderfully versatile food grain with a rich, nutty flavour and a chewy, pasta-like texture. It is an essential ingredient for making breads, soups, stews, and various health products. Barley is often used to produce malt, which plays a key role in brewing beer and other alcoholic drinks. Scientifically known as <\/em>Hordeum vulgare, this cereal plant belongs to the grass family, Poaceae and is widely grown across Western Asia and North Africa^{1<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
Barley water is often seen as the most beneficial way to consume barley, as it is easy to digest and helps keep the body hydrated. The ancient Greeks consumed kykeon, a drink made of water, barley, and naturally occurring ingredients. The Indian version of barley water, known as \u201dsattu,\u201d is extremely popular in Punjab. It is rich in various nutrients that help remove toxins from your body by improving your metabolism.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>How to Make Barley Water?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Barley water is a drink made from water cooked with barley. Here is a simple recipe to make homemade barley water.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ingredients<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n1 cup pearl barley, 7-8 cups of water, the juice of 1 lemon, 1 tablespoon honey (optional), cinnamon<\/a> stick, root ginger.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Method<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Wash the barley in water and strain. Repeat the process multiple times. Boil the barley and 7-8 cups of water along with a cinnamon stick and ginger. Let the pot simmer for at least 30\u202fminutes until the grains are mushy. Let the water cool down; then strain it. You can mix lemon juice and honey (optional) for flavour while serving barley water.\u00a0<\/p>
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