健康保健食療~大麥食療~在家自己煮大麥水
在家自己煮大麥水barley water(大麥茶)步驟如下:
1.買回來得大麥，沖洗後浸泡四小時，濾掉浸泡的水，一杯泡過的大麥加上3-4杯水的比例，煮沸後，關火燜燒約45分~1小時。2.讓大麥自然沉澱於鍋底。將過濾或打撈讓麥、水分離，大麥水放冰箱的話，煮一次約可以放三天。
3.過濾起來的大麥，可以煮濃湯或用果汁打成大麥漿或冰沙飲料。
4.每天喝1至2杯大麥水，可以保持身體健康，有助於清潔腎臟，針對泌尿系統炎症發生時，有良好抗炎作用。
在國外的自然療癒領域中，對於有泌尿系統問題，如膀胱炎，腎結石和高肌酐水平...等，治療師建議每天可以多喝幾杯大麥水(如2-4杯)，直到擺脫問題。
若覺得需要增加一些口感刺激的人，可以添加一些蜂蜜或檸檬汁來調味。
大麥茶10大好處:
1.治療泌尿道感染（UTI）問題：飲用大麥水，是一種很好的、天然的一個治療輔助方式。大麥水屬於天然的利尿劑，可以增加排尿，以幫助將毒素和致感染細菌從身體中排出體外。此外，它有助於清潔腎臟，有良好的泌尿道抗炎作用。因此，它也用於治療如膀胱炎，腎結石和高肌酐水平的問題。有UTI泌尿道問題的人，可以每天喝，直到擺脫問題。2.支持減肥：對於愛美，注重身材的人們，大麥水是一個很好的健康飲料。它的高纖維含量，特別是β-葡聚醣，讓人能夠維持長時間的飽足感，不會沉迷於習慣性，不必要地吃飯行為。此外，大麥水對消化有益，刺激脂肪代謝。雖然大麥水是由大麥製成的，但請放心，與增加增重風險的啤酒不一樣。（啤酒是發酵、精製過的，除了熱量以外，幾乎沒啥營養價值）
3.降低膽固醇：由於的大麥中的不溶性纖維，於是被認為是有益於降低血液膽固醇，降低心髒病發展的風險。大麥中的膳食纖維，高β-葡聚醣，有助於防止膽固醇從胃和腸中的食物中吸收。研究顯示大麥的β-葡聚醣，有益於降低總膽固醇，低密度脂蛋白（LDL或'壞'膽固醇）和三酸甘油酯。
4.維持心臟健康：除了降低膽固醇外，大麥水還有助於預防動脈粥樣硬化，其特徵是動脈壁增厚，導致血液流動危險，並增加發生心血管疾病的機會。大麥水含有B維生素菸酸，由於其具有抗炎和脂質變化的作用，已被發現有助於減緩動脈粥樣硬化的發展。此外，研究顯示，大麥水有助於降低高血壓，降低心血管疾病和中風...等風險。
5.幫助消化：由於大麥水本質上是鹼性的，富含可溶性和不溶性纖維，大麥水對於腸道健康非常的好，可促進消化，益於治療消化問題，包括便秘，胃炎，降低罹患痔瘡或減低痔瘡惡化。在腹瀉期間喝大麥水，可以恢復身體的電解質平衡。此外，其膳食纖維有助於降低發生結腸直腸癌的風險，因為它增加了大量活動並減少了糞便物質的通行時間。更有研究顯示，它減少膽酸的分泌，預防膽結石。
6.有助於糖尿病患的血糖控制：大麥水有助於穩定血糖水平。大麥中的β-葡聚醣（一種可溶性纖維）有助於減輕餐後葡萄糖的吸收並減少葡萄糖和胰島素的上升。許多研究發現β-葡聚醣可以幫助改善血糖控制和胰島素抵抗。它也降低了肥胖的風險，這是2型糖尿病的主要危險因素。此外，大麥被認為是低血糖指數食物。當結合碳水化合物計數時，血糖指數低的食物有助於血糖管理。大麥中存在的植物性化學物質也有利於糖尿病患的血糖控制與心臟病、癌症...等
7.改善膚質：由於大麥水有助於從身體清除毒素，它可以幫助您保持清澈透明的皮膚。此外，大麥還含有一種稱為壬二酸的化合物，用於治療輕度至中度的痤瘡。它還有助於減少與皮膚相關的炎症，並防止毛孔堵塞。此外，存在於大麥水中的抗氧化劑有助於打擊自由基。因此，它有助於減少老化的跡象，並保持年輕的皮膚。除了喝大麥水，你也可以把它塗在你的臉上，放上10分鐘，然後沖洗掉。你可以每週應用它幾次。 
8.夏季消暑：大麥水除了保濕身體，它有助於減少內部身體的熱量，達到自然冷卻、舒緩。此外，這種健康飲料提供營養，改善血液循環。通過加入新鮮檸檬汁或蜂蜜，使大麥水嘗起來更加清爽，整個人感到輕鬆有活力。
9.懷孕期兼具有營養價值的自然食療：大麥水對於懷孕婦女來說，是絕佳保健飲品。它可以促進消化，防止便秘和減輕早晨的疾病。可以調節血糖水平以避免妊娠期糖尿病，並且可預防懷孕期間的細菌性感染發炎。由於大麥的水有助於沖洗出毒素並從體內除去多餘的水分，因此有助於改善懷孕水腫的問題。新生兒的母親也可以印用大麥水來促進泌乳，幫助增加母乳的產量。增加泌乳效果，可以將大麥水加熱，並添加約1茶匙茴香子，浸泡約5到10分鐘，再喝下肚。 
10.提高免疫力：大麥水是具有豐富的營養物質，其中含大量維生素，鐵，鈣，鎂，銅，鋅和硒...等，這些都可以提高免疫力。此外，存在於大麥中的β-葡聚醣具有激活免疫系統，加強身體免疫力，抵抗感冒，感冒，胃腸感染等各種疾病和感染。此外，由於其含鐵、銅，可幫助預防貧血和改善疲勞。
最後，barley要就買對、買最好的，買不一樣，效果就有差。市面上有很多種麥，要認明是barley。依據經驗，要買到barley全麥比較難，反倒是有一種叫Pearl barley(洋薏芢、小薏芢，珍珠大麥)的比較多。小編覺得根本就是因為中文名稱跟我們一般認知的薏芢是一樣的，造成市場接受度高。加上大麥水自製過程繁雜，需要長時間的浸泡與煮沸後悶浸，讓養分釋放到水中，所已在保健市場中，似乎得不到重視。
小編自己到超市，有機市場上，幾乎買不到barley全麥。基本上，Pearl barley是脫殼，脫的比較多，顏色上會比較白析些，然最好的barley還是全麥，帶殼或是脫殼較沒那麼徹底的，比較能夠保留它的纖維質與較多的營養價值。這就如同我們的主食，有稻>>糙米>>白米的差別。脫殼脫的白皙晶瑩的白米，在營養價值上除了澱粉，大部分的纖維跟營養都被脫掉了。
另外，針對孕婦或是哺乳期媽媽，「大麥水」是用【生麥芽】煮的茶湯，跟一般認知的「大麥茶」是經過煎炒的【炒麥芽】在中醫藥理上是有不一樣的特性，【炒麥芽】有退奶消脹的特性。於是購買時還是要注意，在營養價值上
【有殼的全麥】>【脫殼帶麩皮的裸麥】>【去麩皮的麥仁】
【生麥芽】>【炒麥芽】
另位專家建議，大麥水在藥理上屬利尿，所以，一天最好不要超過6杯。所以，平常保健用，不要喝太多，有問題的可以多喝一些。另外，因為大麥帶有麩質的，具麩質過敏體質的人，最好就不要嘗試飲用它來保健或是改善必尿道感染問題。
本文參考原文如下:
 Homemade barley water is healthier than packaged versions laden with sugar and preservatives that is sold in stores. How to Make Barley Water??Step1. Rinse barley under running water, then soak it in water for at least 4 hours.
Step2. Strain it and mix 1 cup of the soaked barley in 3 to 4 cups of water.
Step3. Bring it to a boil, then let it simmer (covered) for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until the grains are cooked and softened.
Step4. Allow it to cool.
Step5. Strain it through a fine mesh strainer, or simply pour it in your cup and let the grains remain settled at the bottom of the pan.
Drink 1 to 2 cups of barley water daily for good health. To improve its taste and enhance its health benefits, you can add a little lemon juice and raw honey. You can prepare this drink with pearl or hulled barley. Although pearl barley is more readily available in the market, it is best to use whole, hulled barley as it has the most fiber and nutrients. Store the excess barley water in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You need not discard the cooked barley grains after making your barley water. Use them as a thickening agent for soups and stews, or simply add them to your smoothies.
Here are the top 10 health benefits of barley water.
1. Treats UTIs Drinking barley water is a great natural remedy for urinary tract infections (UTIs). Being a natural diuretic, it increases urination to help flush toxins and the infection-causing bacteria out of the body. Plus, it helps cleanse the kidneys and acts as a good anti-inflammatory for the urinary system. Thus, it is also used for treating issues like cystitis, kidney stones and high creatinine levels. To combat a UTI, drink several cups of barley water daily until you get rid of the problem.2. Supports Weight Loss Barley water is a great health drink for those striving to lose weight. Its high fiber content, especially beta-glucans, keeps you satiated for a long time so you do not indulge in eating unnecessarily, simply out of habit. Plus, barley water is good for digestion and stimulates metabolism of fats. Although barley water is made of barley, rest assured that it is not the same as beer that increases the risk of weight gain.
3. Lowers Cholesterol Being high in insoluble fiber, barley water is considered good for reducing blood cholesterol levels, thereby decreasing the risk of developing heart disease. The dietary fiber in barley is also high in beta-glucans that help prevent the absorption of cholesterol from food in the stomach and intestines. Barley-derived beta-glucans have been found to be beneficial for reducing total cholesterol, low-density lipoproteins (LDL or ‘bad’ cholesterol) and triglycerides.
4. Heart Healthy In addition to lowering cholesterol, barley water also helps prevent atherosclerosis, a condition characterized by thickening of arterial walls that puts blood flow at risk and increases the chances of developing cardiovascular disease. Barley water contains the B vitamin niacin that has been found to help slow the development of atherosclerosis, thanks to its anti-inflammatory and lipid-altering effects. Plus, barley water helps lower high blood pressure, another contributing factor for cardiovascular disease and stroke.
5. Digestive Aid Being alkaline in nature and rich in soluble as well as insoluble fiber, barley water is excellent for your intestinal health and promotes digestion. It is beneficial for treating digestive problems including constipation, hemorrhoids and gastritis. You can also drink barley water during bouts of diarrhea to restore fluids and electrolyte balance. Moreover, its dietary fiber helps reduce the risk of developing colorectal cancers as it increases the bulk activity and reduces the transit time of fecal matter. It is also believed to help prevent gallstones by reducing the secretion of bile acid.
6. Controls Diabetes Barley water is good for diabetics because it helps stabilize blood glucose levels. The beta-glucans (a type of soluble fiber) in barley help slow the absorption of glucose after a meal and reduce the rise in glucose and insulin. Numerous studies have found that beta-glucans can help improve blood glucose control and insulin resistance. It also reduces the risk of obesity, a key risk factor for Type 2 diabetes. Moreover, barley is considered a low glycemic index food. When combined with carbohydrate counting, foods low on the glycemic index help in blood glucose management. The phytochemicals present in barley are also beneficial for controlling diabetes as well as heart disease and cancer.
7. Gives You Clear Skin  As barley water helps remove toxins from the body, it helps you maintain clear and glowing skin. Moreover, barley contains a compound called azelaic acid that is used to treat mild to moderate acne. It also helps reduce inflammation associated with skin breakouts and prevents clogged pores. Plus, the antioxidants present in barley water help fight free radicals. Thus, it helps reduce the signs of aging and maintain younger-looking skin. In addition to drinking barley water, you can also apply it on your face, leave it on for 10 minutes and then rinse it off. You can apply it a few times a week. 
8. Beats the Summer Heat  Barley water is excellent for quenching your thirst and providing relief from the summer heat. In addition to hydrating the body, it helps reduce internal body heat, thanks to its natural cooling and soothing properties. Plus, this healthy beverage provides nutrition and improves blood circulation. Make your barley water more refreshing and energizing by adding fresh lemon juice and rock sugar. You can serve it warm or chilled. The cooling relief that you get by drinking barley water comes from its cooling properties, not from its external temperature.
9. Pregnancy Elixir  Being loaded with nutrients, barley water is a wonderful health drink for pregnant women. Plus, it promotes digestion, prevents constipation and eases morning sickness. It regulates blood sugar levels to avoid gestational diabetes and also prevents fungal infections during pregnancy. As barley water helps flush out toxins and gets rid of excess water from the body, it helps treat water retention, also called edema. Pregnancy edema is characterized by foot and ankle swelling during pregnancy. Nursing mothers can also take barley water as a lactogenic food to help increase breast milk production. To increase its effectiveness for this purpose, you can pour hot barley water over 1 teaspoon of fennel seeds, let it steep for 5 to 10 minutes and then drink it. 
10. Improves Immunity  Barley water is a nutritional powerhouse packed with plenty of nutrients like B vitamins, iron, calcium, magnesium, copper, zinc and selenium, all of which boost your immunity. Plus, the beta-glucans present in barley have the ability to activate the immune system. It is essential to strengthen the immune system because it is the body’s defense mechanism to fight off various diseases and infections like the common cold, flu, stomach flu and more. Moreover, due to its iron and copper content, barley water also helps prevent anemia and fatigue.
Warnings • As barley water is a diuretic, do not drink more than 6 glasses a day. • Barley water contains gluten. So, it is not recommended for those who are gluten intolerant.
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原文網址(Resources)：https://read01.com/RPn8jk.html原文網址(Resources)： http://www.annfammed.org/content/7/2/157
原文網址(Resources)：http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2663451/
原文網址(Resources)：http://medicina.lsmuni.lt/med/0708/0708-01e.pdf
原文書籍:David Hoffmann● An Elders’ Herbal● Healing Arts Press● Rochester 1993,P121
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