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- Accompanied by a glass of cold milk, these tasty little
bites are a great after-school snack, providing the flavour
of a cookie but with a serving of much-needed fibre!
- Need a little something with your morning coffee break?
These Barley Bites will be a popular choice for you and your
co-workers.
- These are also a great source of energy before a
fitness class, hockey or soccer.
- And if you’re looking for a guilt-free afternoon
or evening snack, Barley Bites fit the bill with three
flavours to choose from.
Reasons to consider choosing
barley:
Barley Tastes Great
It has a pleasant, slightly nutty flavour that enhances
the enjoyment of many baked products.
Barley is a Whole Grain
A whole grain kernel is a powerhouse of nutrients.
Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating recommends 5-12
servings of grain products each day and choosing whole
grains more often. Research studies confirm that a daily
intake of 3 servings of whole-grain foods is associated
with a reduced risk of coronary heart disease.*
Barley is a “Good Carb” – High in Fibre
Whole grain barley is one of the richest sources of
fibre and contains both soluble and insoluble fibre.
Long term intake of fibre, especially from cereal
sources, has been shown to decrease the risk of coronary
heart disease.
Barley is High in Soluble Fibre
Although many whole grains, fruits and vegetables
contain fibre, not all are a good source of soluble
fibre. Soluble fibre can moderate blood sugar level,
assist in controlling cholesterol, and contribute to a
feeling of fullness that may benefit weight control.‡
Barley has a low Glycemic Index
Glycemic Index indicates how much a food is likely
to raise your blood sugar after you eat it. Like golf, a
low GI score is good. Barley is a low GI food. Regular
use of low glycemic index foods have been shown to
assist in the prevention of type 2 diabetes, and assist
in blood sugar and blood cholesterol control.**
Barley is Alberta’s grain
Alberta grows approximately half of Canada’s annual
barley crop, which is as much as countries like the
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SALAD SANDWICHES
For an everyday lunch, egg salad, chicken salad or
tuna salad are all enhanced by the flavours from the
Savoury Barley Buns. For special occasions, prepare the
salad sandwich open-faced with thinly sliced cucumber or
chopped chives, and serve with cherry tomatoes or red
pepper slices.
DELI SANDWICHES
The buns add an extra dimension to a deli sandwich.
Try corned beef, mustard and a dill pickle. How about
ham and swiss cheese topped with alfalfa sprouts? Or
thinly sliced roast beef, a ring of red onion and Dijon
mustard or horseradish.
GRILLED SANDWICHES
Pepperoni, tomato and mozzarella cheese layered on a
sliced bun and placed under the grill for 2-3 minutes
makes a fast hot lunch or afternoon snack. Any cheese
goes well with the mild cheese flavour already in these
buns. Try brie melted on top and served with cranberry
sauce, or expand your cheese melt experience using
jalapeno havarti, or good old cheddar served with crisp
radishes or pickled asparagus.
TOASTED
Cut in half and toast the Rosemary Feta bun. Spread
generously with light cream cheese and top with sliced
fresh tomato and a sprinkle of freshly ground pepper.
The Chedder Cheese bun toasted is a perfect wrapper for
a BLT.
PLAIN
Savoury Barley Buns make an excellent
accompaniment to hot soup for lunch as well as a more
substantial stew for dinner. The Chedder Cheese flavour
goes particularly well with meat or veggie chilli,
toasted or plain. And for a simple but healthy sandwich,
this is the perfect choice for school lunches.
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"Barley
has the highest content of soluble fibre of all the grains.
Since soluble fibre is the ingredient responsible for lowering
blood cholesterol levels, increasing whole barley consumption
could result in a significant reduction in the rate of heart
disease and strokes."