Top 10 tips for using barley
Whenever I’m promoting food barley, one of the first questions I get asked is, “how do I incorporate barley into my diet?”
Barley fibre helps lower risk of heart disease
Last summer, Alberta Barley (ABC) delivered a convincing reason for Canadians to consume barley on a daily basis.
Understanding the science behind the barley health claim
t’s no secret that low cholesterol and a healthy heart are part of overall wellness and recent research has unveiled barley as a food that can contribute to your picture of health.
Functional foods improve health and help cooks
By Sarah Weigum In Dr. Nancy Ames’ lab, subjects are undergoing some tasty testing. People sample barley tortillas, then Ames, a research scientist for Agriculture and Agri-Foods Canada, measures the change in their blood sugar to see if there is a spike after...
Three tips to reading nutrition labels
March is nutrition month and an ideal time to learn how you can make healthier choices at the grocery store.