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Grains & Cereals

What Is Barley Good For?

An ancient grain with a chewy texture, excellent for soups and salads. Discover the nutritional benefits and how barley can support your health goals.

Key Benefits of Barley

  • High in dietary fiber for digestive health
  • Very low in sugar
  • Provides sustained energy from complex carbs

Barley Is Best For

Digestive healthBlood sugar managementPre-workout meals

Nutrition Highlights

  • 6g of fiber per serving

Things to Consider

  • Higher in carbs - consider portion size for low-carb diets

Complete Nutritional Profile

Per 1 cup cooked (157g)

193

cal

44g

carbs

3.5g

protein

0.7g

fat

6g

fiber

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