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Shelleymomma

Shelleymomma

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Type of diabetes
Type 2
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Tablets (oral)
Hi, just a quick question please....can I throw some barley into my beef stew? Anyone had any problem with barley? I will test after eating but wondered if people generally avoid it? Thanks for your help.
 
Shelleymomma said:
Hi, just a quick question please....can I throw some barley into my beef stew? Anyone had any problem with barley? I will test after eating but wondered if people generally avoid it? Thanks for your help.
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Hi, I haven't tried it, but it should be OK. Here's what it says on the Nutri-Desk website:
Barley
A 5-Star Performer- A Great Choice For Those With Insulin Resistance or Diabetes

  • This grain was classed as a 5-Star performer with oats in ‘Star Foods’ (McMillan-Price 2008).
  • It is one of the most ancient cultivated grains in the world. (Murray, Pizzorno et al. 2005)This grain is not only a good source of soluble fibre but also sele
    Barley-in-Bowl-xxsjpg.jpg
    nium. This is a low GI food with a GI below 30 for most forms. This grain [like oats] is high in beta glucan discussed under oats.
 
plantagenet said:
Hi, I haven't tried it, but it should be OK. Here's what it says on the Nutri-Desk website:
Barley
A 5-Star Performer- A Great Choice For Those With Insulin Resistance or Diabetes

  • This grain was classed as a 5-Star performer with oats in ‘Star Foods’ (McMillan-Price 2008).
  • It is one of the most ancient cultivated grains in the world. (Murray, Pizzorno et al. 2005)This grain is not only a good source of soluble fibre but also sele
    Barley-in-Bowl-xxsjpg.jpg
    nium. This is a low GI food with a GI below 30 for most forms. This grain [like oats] is high in beta glucan discussed under oats.
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Thank you very much....I'll give it a try.
 
Try it but test - It made my bs go through the roof - higher than rice pasta or potato - lots are ok with it though that's why our meters are invaluable :)
 
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