The betrayal of the barley powder that I thought was a health food... What is the reason?

◇ Nutrient loss during heat treatment... A proper meal is better

If you think about health, it is better to eat a proper meal rather than replacing a meal with misutgaru. Misutgaru is made by drying grains through hot air or heat drying methods, then grinding them into powder. It is made by mixing about ten different grains, including brown rice, soybeans, barley, glutinous rice, and black beans. However, not all nutrients from the grains are fully preserved in misutgaru. During the process of cooking the grains to make misutgaru, heat can destroy nutrients such as vitamins. A healthy diet should consist of foods that are close to their raw ingredients. It is best to consume a meal that includes a balanced mix of various nutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals.

◇ Drinking it quickly causes blood sugar to spike rapidly... leading to obesity and diabetes

Misugaru is a food processed into powder through refining, making it easy to consume by drinking quickly. However, eating food rapidly can lead to obesity and diabetes. When nutrient absorption speeds up, blood sugar levels also rise sharply. If blood sugar drops suddenly due to increased insulin secretion, a hormone that regulates blood sugar, it can cause intense hunger, increasing the risk of binge eating and obesity. Moreover, hormones that induce satiety only send signals to the brain about 20 minutes after eating, so there is a high chance of finishing the meal before feeling full and seeking another food. This induced obesity can lead to diabetes. Additionally, the enzyme amylase in saliva, which helps digest and break down carbohydrates when chewing food, is not released if misugaru is swallowed like a drink, increasing the risk of gastritis.

◇Adding sugar or honey exceeds the daily intake amount... Chew thoroughly to taste the natural sweetness

Some people add sugars such as sugar or honey to sweeten misutgaru. However, sweet misutgaru can cause various side effects such as high blood pressure, obesity, and impaired intestinal function. Instead of adding sugar, try chewing the misutgaru particles thoroughly. As the starch is broken down into sugars, the natural sweetness is felt. The same applies to honey. While honey might seem healthier than sugar and safe to add, it has a calorie content of 64 kcal per tablespoon, which is higher than sugar's 53 kcal. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends a daily sugar intake of 25 grams, which is equivalent to about one-third of a tablespoon of honey.