SUGGESTED NOURISHING INGREDIENTS
Eggs
Great Source of:
Iodine, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin D
Fish
Great Source of:
Essential Fatty Acids, Iron, Phosphorus
Garlic
Great Source of:
Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C
Green Peas
Great Source of:
Dietary Fiber, Folic Acid, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Zinc
Kale
Great Source of:
Manganese, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K
Kamut
Great Source of:
Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus
Lemon, Lime
Great source of:
Vitamin C
Milk
Great Source of:
Calcium, Iodine, Phosphorus, Vitamin D
Millet
Great Source of:
Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus
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ABOUT BARLEY
ABOUT CORN
Barley is full of vitamins and is a great source of fiber,
complex-carbohydrates and protein. Barley is low in fat
and has no cholesterol. It is a delicious base for soups,
stews, salads, curries, casseroles and desserts.
Below is a bit more about some of the most common
forms of barley available today.
Pearl Barley
Pearl barley is a whole-grain barley from which the outer
hull has been removed. It is the most common form
available. Pearl barley comes in both regular and
quick-cooking forms.
Barley Flakes
Barley flakes make an excellent hot cereal, much like
oatmeal. They are also great for use in baked goods.
Barley Flour
Barley flour is a low-gluten flour. It can be used in baked
items to add a distinctive flavor, but it should be
combined with wheat flour to achieve proper results. In
general you can replace up to 25% of the wheat flour
with barley flour in yeast breads and up to 50% of the
wheat flour with barley flour in cookies and quick breads.
Corn is so versatile that it can be incorporated into nearly
every meal and snack. It is a good source of
carbohydrates and is high in B vitamins, potassium and
magnesium. Below is more information about several of
the most popular forms of corn.
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is made from dried, ground corn kernels. It
comes in yellow, white and blue varieties, depending on
which corn kernels it was ground from.
Polenta
Polenta is a version of cornmeal made of both finely
ground and coarsely ground cornmeal.
Corn Flour
Corn flour is cornmeal that has been very finely ground. It
is mostly used in baking.
Grits
Grits are made from hominy, which is corn that has been
soaked in wood ash or lye to loosen the outside hull and
soften the kernel. There are many types of grits on the
market today, some of which are made from untreated
corn. Stone-ground grits have more flavor and texture
than instant or quick-cooking grits. The most commonly
available grits cook in only 5 minutes.
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