Barley coffee is generally considered one of the best alternatives for those who do not want or cannot consume “traditional” coffee. In fact, it limits caffeine consumption, restoring an unmistakably malty aroma to the palate, which has won over many fans over the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So: do “barley coffee contraindications” really exist? Or can we drink it without any kind of concern for our health?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this in-depth analysis we will try to take stock of this drink which is so widespread in Italy too, evaluating its main aspects and any side and harmful effects it could have on the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before understanding what the contraindications of barley coffee are, it may be useful to make a brief introduction to understand where this drink comes from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Well, there is no mystery of any kind: barley coffee is in fact intuitively prepared through an infusion of toasted and ground barley. Despite its name, it has no relation to coffee and does not contain any trace of caffeine within it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If anything, what is largely in common with coffee is its preparation method. Barley coffee is in fact made with barley grains that are roasted and ground to produce a grain that can be easily infused. Barley coffee can therefore be prepared with traditional moka pots or espresso machines while, more recently, even more instantaneous solutions have become widespread, for bars or at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Having introduced the above, we can try to understand whether barley coffee is actually bad for you, or whether you can take this substance without worries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before going into more detail on this topic, however, allow us a small introduction: barley coffee is a beneficial substance rich in properties (which we will talk about in a separate in-depth analysis) but, as happens with any food, it can cause discomfort if it is consumed in very large quantities and for a prolonged period of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For example, one of the “myths” about the contraindications of barley coffee is that it is harmful due to acrylamide, a metabolite that is determined by the starch contained in its beans. It is for this reason that many believe that barley coffee is bad for the liver or that there is a strong relationship between barley coffee and irritable bowel syndrome or barley coffee and constipation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In reality, as we already had the opportunity to recall a few lines ago, if barley coffee is consumed in normal quantities, there are no noteworthy side effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Only if barley coffee is taken in large quantities, however, could it cause some health problems, given the effects of acrylamide, which is formed when an element rich in carbohydrates is subjected to high temperatures. To be clear, this is the reason why doctors advise against excessive intake of fried foods or toasted bread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the reasons that has pushed many people to abandon traditional coffee and prefer barley coffee is represented by the possibility of being able to enjoy a tasty drink without caffeine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is for this determinant that, even those who regularly use traditional coffee, can drink barley in the evening to avoid having a night’s rest disturbed by the peaks of caffeine’s actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finally, we would like to dedicate a final mention to soluble barley, a drink that is often appreciated even by children. Well, there is no contraindication for the consumption of barley coffee by children, considering that the drink does not have any dose of caffeine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Therefore, soluble barley can well be given to children at breakfast or at other times of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you liked this study and want to know more about some alternative drinks to common coffee, we also recommend reading our recent article on how to prepare a chai milkshake, or on what remineralising herbal tea is.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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