Benefits Of Barley, of course! 😂

It’s our second week of our journey through the 7 Foods of the Promised Land! 

Last week we talked about the one drink listed - water! If you missed that email, you can view all our past emails here!

While wheat is listed first in Deuteronomy 8:8 - we’ll be talking about barley today because it is harvested before wheat.

Let’s discover how barley effects your health, some scrumptious recipes, and the best places to purchase barley!
 

Ezekiel was not only a prophet but a chef! This prophetic book includes a recipe to make bread!

He had to limit the amount of bread that he ate – 20 shekels! All of the different commentaries that I researched, they varied on how much a shekel of weighed, anywhere from 10 ounces to 20 ounces of bread.

That’s not very much bread to eat all day long.

Even though this story is a symbol of hardship and scarcity to come, the bread is a complete protein and high in fiber. Eating very little kept Ezekiel’s mind sharp and his digestive system in a cleanse.

Enjoy making this highly nutritious flour, which can be used for pancakes, muffins, bread, and more!
 

Are you an athlete in need of a wholesome source of energy?

Barley is the answer to that!
 

Not only give you a boost in nutrition but helps you perform better!

It’s just a super tiny seed but loaded with nutrients.

It helps prevent inflammation. It helps protect your body by building a protective barrier to your digestive system.

With all of these amazing barley health benefits, there’s no reason for you to not eat it and include it in your diet.

This week one of our team members mixed some cooked barley into her chili. Another great idea is to sprinkle cooked barley on a salad!
 

And now it’s time to answer my most asked question: Where should I buy grains?!?

When buying grains–whether locally or online–it’s important to buy from suppliers that provide organic, non-GMO grains.

I have identified three suppliers that do this. They also provide a kitchen full of organic foods and products to fill your pantry.

Please note: if the bag of grains states ‘no chemical,’ then that is a safe option. It means no glyphosate has been used. This grain may not be organic but is still a good option to purchase.
 

Barley is a short, stubby kernel with a hard outer shell. Pearled barley has the outer layer removed. 

Barley flour makes excellent pie crusts and cookies. It also mixes well with rice flour. It is the whitest of the whole grain flours and has a mild taste. 

I hope you add this wonderful grain into your meals this week! 
 

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