Calgary Aggie Days
Agriculture is a huge part of everyday life and Aggie Day’s in Calgary, AB, is a great way to show our younger generation how things go from the ground to the store.
The Barley Balance – Fibre Part One: The importance of fibre for overall health
There is always the question—how much of it and what type of fibre is necessary for overall health?
The Barley Balance – Fibre Part Two: What is the soluble fibre beta-glucan and why is it important for heart health?
As it was discussed in Fiber Part One, barley is a rich source of both soluble and insoluble fibre. It has a large amount of the viscous, soluble fibre, beta-glucans.
The Barley Balance – Health Promotion Part One: Food Time Management
Dieticians recommend eating 80 per cent of meals and snacks as whole foods (meals prepared from scratch) and the other 20 per cent from processed, convenience and restaurant foods.
The Barley Balance – Health Promotion Part Two: Meal Planning is a Breeze
In Canada, the month of March is Nutrition Month.
Pot barley and pearl barley—the difference explained
There are various barley products on the market—the most popular being pot and pearl barley.