Barley Grass Powder

Key Words: barley grass powder；Barley grass juice powder

[Latin Name] Hordeum vulgare L.

[Plant Source] Barley Grass

[Solubility] Free soluble in water

[Appearance] Green fine powder

Plant Part Used: Grass

[Particle size]100 Mesh-200Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤5.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

[Pesticide residue] EC396-2005, USP 34, EP 8.0, FDA

[Storage] Store in cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat.

[Shelf life] 24 Months

[Package] Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.

[Net weight] 25kgs/drum

[What is Barley ?]

Barley is an annual grass. Barley grass is the leaf of the barley plant, as opposed to the grain. It is capable of growing in a wide range of climatic conditions. Barley grass has greater nutritional value if harvested at a young age.

[How does it work?]

The fiber in barley might lower cholesterol and blood pressure in people with high cholesterol. Barley may also reduce blood sugar and insulin levels. Barley seems to slow stomach emptying. This could help keep blood sugar stable and create a sensation of being full, which might help to control appetite.

[Function]

1. Improves energy naturally

2. Rich in antioxidants

3. Improves digestion & regularity

4. Alkalizes the internal body

5. Helps rebuild the immune system

6. Provides raw building blocks for hair, skin and nails

7. Contains detoxification and cleansing properties

8. Contains anti-inflammatory ingredients

9. Promotes clear thinking

10. Has anti-aging properties

Top 10 Natural Sweeteners & Sugar Alternatives

The average American is taking in 400 calories a day from added sugars! And while the consumption of refined sugar is on the rise, so are artificial sweeteners. Artificial sweeteners like aspartame, sucralose (Splenda), ACE K and saccharin have been debated for years in regard to their damaging side effects. (1)

While all of these sweeteners are technically “safe,” according to the FDA, they are coming under increased scrutiny because of their side effects. Side effects from artificial sweeteners range from headaches and migraines to shrunken thymus glands, impairment of liver and kidney function, and mood disorders.

Refined sugars aren’t healthy either. Side effects of refined sugars include diabetes, tooth decay, obesity, heart disease, certain types of cancer and even poor cognitive functioning.(2) (3) (4)

Over the last few years, corn growers and affiliated associations have pushed high fructose corn syrup as a natural sweetener. This is simply not true. The vast majority of HFCS is produced from genetically modified corn.

Fructose is a simple sugar that is rapidly metabolized by the liver causing a “sugar high.” This quick-acting sugar is believed to lead to increased storage of fat in the liver, resulting in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, digestive upset and atherosclerosis. (5)

Fortunately, there are natural sweeteners that are healthy and tasty alternatives to refined sugar, high fructose corn syrup, and artificial sweeteners. According to a study in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, substituting healthy sweeteners — including blackstrap molasses, maple syrup and honey — can increase the antioxidant intake. (6)

This study shows that replacing 130 grams a day of refined sugars (the average intake) with healthy alternative natural sweeteners can increase the amount of antioxidants you consume each day, in amounts similar to that of consuming berries and nuts.
Top 10 Natural Sweeteners

Raw Honey (1 tablespoon – 64 calories)
Stevia (0 calories)
Dates (1 Medjool Date – 66 calories)
Coconut Sugar (1 tablespoon – 45 calories)
Maple Syrup (1 tablespoon – 52 calories)
Blackstrap Molasses (1 tablespoon – 47 calories)
Balsamic Glaze (1 tablespoon – 20-40 calories depending on thickness)
Banana Puree (1 cup – 200 calories)
Brown Rice Syrup (1 tablespoon – 55 calories)
Real Fruit Jam (varies depending on fruit)

1. Raw Honey

Raw honey is a true superfood and one of my favorite natural sweeteners. It’s packed with enzymes, antioxidants, iron, zinc, potassium, calcium, phosphorous, vitamin B6, riboflavin and niacin. Together, these essential nutrients help to neutralize free radicals while promoting the growth of healthy bacteria in the digestive tract.

One tablespoon of raw honey has 64 calories and has less impact on glycemic load than a single banana. It’s important to note that these are the benefits of raw honey. Once honey has been pasteurized, it loses the many of the health benefits that raw honey brings to the table.

Look for local raw honey at farmer markets and directly from local beekeepers. The darker the honey, the richer the flavor and the greater the health benefits.

How to use raw honey:

First, don’t cook with raw honey. Drizzle it on breakfast cereals, over your sprouted grain toast, on yogurt and for salad dressings.

You want to maintain as many of the nutrients in honey as possible, so keep it away from the heat. If you enjoy honey in your tea or coffee, wait until the drink is just tepid enough to sip comfortably, and then add honey to taste.

2. Stevia

Stevia is native to South America and has been used for hundreds of years in that region to support healthy blood sugar levels and prompt weight loss.

Today, stevioside, the element in the leaves that makes it more than 200 times as sweet as sugar, is available in liquid drops, packets, dissolvable tablets and baking blends. It has zero calories, zero carbohydrates and none of the nasty side effects of artificial sweeteners, making it an ideal natural sweetener.

Stevia is related to the sunflower, and some people experience a slight metallic aftertaste. If that has been your experience with stevia in the past, try a brand that is higher in the steviosides. Many find it to be sweeter, without a residual aftertaste.

How to use stevia:

Unlike raw honey, stevia is heat stable, so feel free to use it in any way you desire. Remember, it’s 200 times sweeter than sugar, so don’t use it in the same ratio.

For baking, this can present a problem, as refined sugar gives bulk to recipes. However, this can be easily rectified. To make up for the lost bulk when using stevia, use 1/3 to ½ cup of one of the following bulking agents: fresh fruit puree, yogurt, roasted winter squash, two whipped egg whites, or you can use 1–2 tablespoons of coconut flour.

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**Complete list of things to bring traveling**

-backpack
-daypack
-sleeping bag/blanket
-rain jacket/rain pants if needed
-warm weather/cold weather clothes (depending on where you’re going)
-warm hat/sun hat
-towel
-bandanna
-pocketknife/multi-tool
-sunglasses
-headlamp/flashlight
-camera/tripod/extra memory cards/camera case
-travel guidebook/other reading books
-lighter/matches
-books/journal/pen
-chapstick
-extra batteries/rechargeable batteries
-battery charger
-voltage converter (for converting 110V, in the U.S. and Canada and elsewhere, to 220V in Europe and most countries around the world; or vice versa)
-socket adaptor (so that you can plug your laptop/battery charger/shaver, etc. into one of the different electrical socket types around the world)
-razors/electrical shaver/beard trimmer
-soap/shampoo
-toilet paper
-any necessary medications
-moleskin (for blisters)
-needle/thread
-compact scissors
-cup or small bowl/spoon/spreading knife
-watch/clock
-cell phone
-laptop computer
-journal/notebook/pens
-wallet w/ID, etc.
-fingernail clippers
-playing cards/hacky sack/chess set or other compact game
-snorkel mask/swim goggles
-super glue
-several small key/combination locks
-grapefruit seed extract (for dealing with stomach parasites)
-water purifier, such as chlorine dioxide
-bug repellent
-money belt
-ear plugs
-sleeping mask

Muesli mix: 50/50 raw oats and granola. Then add whatever else you like, i.e.: shredded coconut, sliced almonds, raisins, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, carob chips or chocolate chips, date pieces, etc. and mix it all together. Then simply pour it into a bowl, sprinkle your favorite sweetener over it, and add cold water (hot water and milk also work great).

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