Know the health benefits of this traditional drink

New Delhi: The water that is left behind after cooking barley is known as barley water. After cooking the barley, the water is strained out and then a drink is made out of that. Orelse, the barley is left in the water and it is stirred before it is made into a drink. Barley water is used in different cultures and is also known for its health benefits. You also consume it raw or you could also add a few drops of lemon in it to add some flavour to it.

Barley water has several health benefits which is also a reason why it has been used in several cultures since ancient times. Here take a look at the health benefits of barley water.

1. It helps with blood sugar. Blood sugar helps to reduce sugar spikes and also helps to control blood sugar levels. Drinking unsweetened barley water after meals can help lower blood sugar levels.
2. It helps with cholesterol. Barley water has tocols present in them which helps to reduce bad cholesterol levels in the blood and also improves cardiovascular health. Tocol which is an antioxidant also helps to reduce the oxidative damage to the body.
3. It helps with digestion. Barley is rich in fibres and drinking barley water without straining it helps to improve digestion because of the presence of fibres in them. Fibres help in bowel movement which inturn reduces the chances of constipation.
4. It might help with weight loss. The unstrained barley water is rich in fibres which helps to keep the stomach full for longer. Also it has calories present in them which provides the body with the required amount energy.