Evolution Superfood Canada

The Organic Barley Grass powder is a wholesome green food made from the powdered dehydrated leaves of organically grown young barley plants (Hordeum vulgare). Our Barley grass powder is an excellent provider of green vegetable nutrition. It is a rich source of dietary fibre for good colon health and regularity and a natural source of minerals, vitamins and antioxidants.

The bright green colour reflects the abundance of chlorophyll, a source of magnesium. Contrary to popular opinion, our Barley Grass does not contain gluten. This means it is safe for those who have gluten allergies.

Timing is critical for nutritional value

Not all barley is harvested at its nutritional peak. Since 1935 scientists have known that the highest concentrations of nutrients are present for just a few critical days. By the time the young sprout reaches its nutritional peak it is between 6 and 8 inches tall. It then forms a joint that goes on to form the stalk of the grain. At harvest, only the top 10 centimetres of the grass are harvested because this section has the richest content of nutrients.

Harvest occurs just prior to jointing. Once jointing occurs, the nutritional level in the leaves begins to drop as the shoot's nutrients are used in the growth and development of the head of the grain. After low temperature warm air-drying, the grass is powdered in a special air mill at room temperature.

Main features - Significant source of Chlorophylls, mixed Carotenoids, Antioxidants, Folic Acid, Protein and Omega-3.

Alkaline Foods - It is important to keep the fluids in our bodies on the alkaline side to reduce the risk of bone loss. Barley grass is an alkaline food.

Antioxidants - Barley grass contains significant levels of antioxidants. We have known of the presence of the antioxidant superoxide dismutase, but the presence of Vitamin E Succinate an analogue of alpha-tocopherol, and an
even more powerful antioxidant," 2"-O-glycosyl isovitexin, which is an isoflavonoid have been reported. Although isoflavonoids are potential therapeutic "anti-estrogens", they have significant antioxidant value as well.

Benefits - Barley grass powder is a concentrated source of vegetable greens, essential to life. Chlorophyll, for natural cleansing of the blood and support to the immune system, and Beta Carotene, the precursor of Vitamin A, are present in highly significant quantities.