Barley is a wonderfully versatile cereal grain with a rich nutlike flavour and a tempting chewy, pasta-like reliability. Barley has twice the calcium and fiber and about 30 percent fewer calories. The two are equivalent in protein and fat content. Ultimately, both grains are healthy choices and getting a variety from both is best. It is a very superior source of molybdenum, selenium, manganese and dietary fiber, and delivers copper, chromium, vitamin B1, magnesium, phosphorus and niacin.
It helps you lose weight because of essential amino acids. It helps stabilize blood pressure and reduces symptoms of arthritis. It helps to prevent Osteoporosis and it is rich in phosphorus, calcium, and Vitamin C which are great for healthy bones and teeth.