BG Barley - Beta-Glucan Soluble Fiber helps Heart Health
When preventing heart disease, attempting to lower cholesterol, increasing nutrient absorption, and other health concerns associated with diabetes, consuming whole grains as part of a daily diet is imperative to staying healthy. Barley in particular has been shown to be an extremely healthy whole grain. Because it is high in fiber, barley is a natural cholesterol reducer. Fiber "cleans out" the dietary track by absorbing fats, cholesterol and other unhealthy foods. Studies conducted in 2004 show that barley containing beta-glucan soluble fiber (known as BG) lowers LDL cholesterol by six to eight per cent when three to six grams of beta-glucan soluble fiber is consumed daily.
BG Barley (named for its beta-glucan) was specifically designed for people with diabetes who need to manage their weight, blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol.
According to the BG Barley , BG Barley provides more nutrients that target a healthy diet for diabetics than any other whole grain cereal product. These benefits include all of the following:
- Improve heart health through lowered cholesterol as a result of 50% more fiber and 55% more beta-glucan (bg) soluble fiber than Quaker® Oatmeal.
- Lowered blood pressure through 500% more potassium that Quick Cream of Wheat.
- Lowered cholesterol through 250% more niacin than Instant Grits.
- Increased anti-oxidants through 500% more vitamin E than Cream of Rice.
- Blood sugar control through a lower glycemic index (GI) than any other whole grain.
To review the source of these statistics, view the BG Barley website.
Additional Resource:
View an Agricultural Research Service paper on Oat Germplasm Evaluation and Enhancement.
View an Agricultural Research Service paper on how Diets Containing whole grains Reduce Lipids Significantly in Moderately Hypercholesterolemic Men and Women.
Read the FDA approval of the effect whole grains have on lowering cholesterol.
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