The forgotten grain-"Barley" a member of the grass family

It's all about barley. Most people will eat a little tiny bit of barley if there is beef barley soup available. Barley when eaten releases glucose into your system. This will produce a chemical named "acetylcholine" That chemical assists the brain cells communicate with each other effectively.
In a canadian study people over 60-82 years of age improved their memory quite dramatically by eating barley regularly. One half of the barley production is used in preparation of animal feed. Another large portion is used for beer and whiskey creation. When buying barley make sure kernels are pearled or polished. This removes the inedible part of the grain. Pearl barley is when kernels are polished and pot barley has bigger kernels. Pearl barley is good for salads and puddings. Pearl barley cooks a little more quickly than pot barley. If you have an allergy to wheat try barley. They sell barley flakes at the store. Add fruit including dates. Try baking with barley flour ,of course with an adjusted recipe for that type of flour. It's worth a try....