Tag: Barley grain

Originally cultivated over 10,000 years ago, barley has long been a staple in human diets. But is there a difference between barley and barley grass? Yes, they are fundamentally distinct parts of the same plant, each with unique nutritional profiles and applications.

A 2020 study in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism showed that consuming sucrose, the main ingredient in barley sugar, leads to lower levels of appetite-regulating hormones compared to glucose. This reveals that, contrary to popular belief, barley sugar does not suppress appetite but can actually trigger further cravings.