Organic Green Barley - A Super Food

Green Barley Powder is a "super food", it is an extremely nutritious food. 

Your body can do amazing things when we give it high quality fuels!

Barley Grass Powder is a convenient and non-allergenic way to re-introduce all the amino-acids, dietary fibre and the many other essential phyto-nutrients that are lost to a diet which is restrictive due to allergies, or simply because one does not consume the five serves of fruits and vegetables daily as part of their diet.
Many people with food sensitivities or allergies avoid many types of foods because of reactions to them. This means that they do not get the full advantages that those foods provide.
I recommend starting with half a teaspoon of green barley every day and gradually increasing from one heaped to two or more teaspoons daily over a two week period.  This will minimise any detox symptoms you may experience when you first introduce your body to this powerful food, and after ten to fourteen days you will feel the difference. I guarantee it!  Please don't be discouraged if you experience a mild headache or a few pimples, Green Barley powder is a powerful cleanser. Simply reduce your intake, then increase it gradually.Some people may choose to take up to 8 or even 12 teaspoons of green barley per day, particularly as a detox aid.  Organic Green Barley Powder may be mixed with your favourite juice, sprinkled on cereal, mixed with water or eaten straight off a spoon. I love it and have used it for a few years now.

Quality Guarantee.
Organic Green Barley Powder  is 100% Certified Organic grown in the rich soil of Canterbury in the South Island of New Zealand under strict organic conditions by one of New Zealand's premier organic farmers. It is processed quickly using equipment that delivers stunning green pure powder and is certified by Bio-Gro New Zealand.
Our packaging complies with International standards. Every product has a barcode, batch number and expiry date printed.

Barley Grass Information:
Barley grass, (Hordeum vulgare) is one of the well-known green grasses that are considered to be the most nutritious. The true nutritional benefits are found in the young grass leaves. These leaves are harvested at their nutritional peak and processed into the final product. The leaves contain many of the vitamins, minerals, and proteins necessary for the human diet. Barley grass is considered a whole food concentrate that is close to its natural state supplying the nutrients we require in a natural proportion. The colour reflects the abundance of chlorophyll and the similarity to other dark leafy vegetables.

Constituents of Barley Grass:
Twenty amino acids are found in barley grass, including all 8 of the essential amino acids. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, which are the major constituents of our body and are necessary for the continual cell building, cell regeneration and energy production that are necessary for life. There are high amounts of vitamins and minerals in barley grass leaves. The vitamins found in Barley grass include beta-carotene, folic acid, pantothenic acid, vitamin B1, vitamin B2. vitamin B6 and vitamin C. The minerals include potassium, calcium. magnesium, iron, copper, phosphorus. manganese and zinc. There are many important enzymes found in Barley grass including the antioxidant enzyme, superoxide dismutase (SOD) and the new antioxidant 2''-O-glucosylisovitexin (2"-O-GiV). 2"­O-GIV has been isolated and reported to have antioxidant activity equal to or superior to vitamin B. Barley grass is also rich in chlorophyll content.

Green Barley is a 'living food'

I have found that many patients probably don't eat as many raw, organic vegetables and fruits as they should.  I don't know about you, but quite frankly I personally don't have the time or the inclination to prepare and eat large quantities of raw vegetables every day. Fortunately, there is a 'superfood' available, packed with vitamins, minerals, amino acids and most importantly, 'live' enzymes. One particular enzyme in Organic Green Barley worthy of special note is SOD (superoxide dismutase), a powerful antioxidant.  Did you know that Organic Green Barley Powder is the best natural source of superoxide dismutase?

Amino acids, vitamins & minerals

Young green barley leaves are 40 per cent protein and contain one of the broadest spectrums of amino acids available from any plant.  These plant proteins are 90 per cent usable and easily digested and assimilated. Organic Green Barley also contains the branched-chained amino acids, making it ideal for those engaged into sports who want to keep their muscles in great shape.

The following amino acids have been identified in green barley :

Alanine Amide Arginine Aspartic acid Cystine Glutamic acid Glycine Histidine Isoleucine Leucine

Lysine Methionine Phenylalanine Proline Purines Serine Threonine Tryptophan Tyrosine Valine

Beta-Carotene

Beta carotene is the non-toxic form of vitamin A.  It is largely found in orange and yellow coloured vegetables, and in greater abundance in leafy greens.  The carotene in leafy greens is converted to vitamin A about twice as efficiently as the carotene in carrots and other root vegetables.  Overdosing with vitamin A and retinol can have life threatening results as it can become concentrated in our livers.  Beta carotene has never been known to be toxic in any amount, even though consuming excessive amounts can give an orange pigmentation to the skin.

Beta carotene content of selected raw vegetables :

Vegetable Green barley Carrots Kale Spinach Summer squash Broccoli Cabbage

IU per 100g 23,136 11,000 8,300 7,964 390 877 133

The brilliant green color inherent in green barley is chlorophyll (the substance which allows plants to photosynthesize).  Chlorophyll has the unique ability to break down carbon dioxide and release oxygen.

Vitamins and minerals in green barley :

Vitamins Beta carotene Biotin Choline Folic acid Niacin Pantothenic acid Vitamin A Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B6 Vitamin B12 Vitamin C Vitamin E Vitamin K

Minerals Boron Calcium Chloride Chromium Iodine Iron Magnesium Manganese Phosphorous Potassium Selenium Sodium Sulphur Zinc

Green barley also contains trace amounts of more than 50 other minerals

Uses of Barley Grass:
Barley grass is a whole food providing many essential nutrients that act synergistically together optimising bodily functions. Chlorophyll and other essential nutrients act synergistically in barley grass to detoxify the body from destructive toxins such as heavy metals and pollutants that we digest every day. Chlorophyll also has anti-inflammatory properties. Barley grass can be easily absorbed throughout the digestive tract, giving our body access to vital nutrients. Many of the vitamins, minerals and enzymes present in Barley grass act as powerful antioxidants protecting our body from free radical damage, supporting our immune system and cardiovascular health. Barley grass is a rich source of dietary fibre which is good for colon health and regularity. Sports people and others who need more energy have used barley grass; it provides them with a nutrient rich food that is also packed with energy. Barley grass is naturally alkaline and it helps to neutralise excess acidity in the body when consumed. Research in Japan and other countries suggests that barley grass powder can be beneficial as nutrient support for many different conditions.

Suggested Dosage:
Mix 1-2 teaspoons of Barley Grass Powder into juice, smoothie, salad dressing or other food; build up to twice daily over the first month. Best taken on an empty stomach and ensure six glasses of water daily. Children 1/2 to 1 teaspoon daily.
Ingredients of 100% Organic Barley Grass Powder.

Made from young barley shoots organically grown in the fertile land of New Zealand. No pesticides or herbicides used.

NUTRIENT COMPOSITION OF BARLEY GRASS POWDER

Protein °%m/m - 19.9
Fat %m/m - 5.2
Chlorophyll mg/100mg - 507
Beta Carotene mg/100g - 23.2
Total Tocopherals IU/100g - 15.3
Vitamin C mg/100g - 454
Carbohydrate (By Difference) %m/m - 64.0
Folic acid mcg/100g - 1400
Fibre (dietary) %mim - 35.2
Calcium mg/100g - 420
Magnesium mg/100g - 110
Potassium mg/100g - 3700
Sodium mg/100g - 50
Iron mg/ 100g - 25
Manganese mg/ 100g - 5
Phosphorus mg/100g - 360
Sulphur mg/100g - 310
Zinc mg/100g - 1.8
Selenium ug/100g - less than 50

*There may be a slight variance in nutrient composition between batches.