Some are toughting barley as the diabetic "rice". I don't know about you but just because something looks similar doesn't mean it's the same ... think of cauliflower and potatoes. That being said, I do think barley is tasty, especially in soups. You'll just have to try it and then form your own opinion.
Here's a snippet from an article at dLife.com. The link to the full article is at the end.
It's been a long day, and you don't feel like cooking. You're wandering up and down the aisles of the supermarket waiting for something low in carbs to jump into your arms. Or it's lunch time and you need to eat something when the gang is going out for sandwiches. How can you put together a healthy, low-carb "grab and go" meal? Try finding items from the groups below -- try to get some protein, some vegetables, and some healthy fat into your basket, and you're good to go!
If it's just a snack you're looking for, some more ideas are in Top Ten Low-Carb Foods in Convenience Stores, which also can be found in grocery stores.
The Mediterranean diet has proven beneficial effects not only regarding metabolic syndrome, but also on its individual components including waist circumference, HDL-cholesterol levels, triglycerides levels, blood
pressure levels and glucose metabolism, according to a new study published in March 2011 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
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