Barley Smoothies
Smoothies are rich in nutrients, allowing you to get vitamins that might otherwise be destroyed by heat.
Blueberry and Apple Barley Smoothie
Ingredients
| ≪Ingredients ≫ | Serves 2 glasses |
| Cooked barley | 80ｇ |
| Blueberries | 50ｇ |
| Yogurt drink (store-bought) | 150ml |
Instructions
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Remove the core from the apple and cut into bite-sized pieces with the skin on.
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Reserve 6 blueberries for garnish. Put the remaining ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and garnish with blueberries.
Bright Red Tomato and Orange Smoothie
Ingredients
| ≪Ingredients ≫ | Serves 2 glasses |
| Cooked barley | 80ｇ |
| Tomato | 1 medium |
| Orange | 1/2 medium |
| Cherry tomatoes | 2 |
Instructions
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Roughly chop the tomato. Peel the orange and cut into bite-sized pieces.
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Put all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and garnish with cherry tomatoes.
Professor Toyama’s Quick Note
The anthocyanins in blueberries may help improve eye strain and alleviate hay fever symptoms. A combination of skin-on apples, yogurt, and barley offers triple benefits for gut health!
Lycopene in tomatoes has anti-aging effects on the skin. Pairing it with barley, which helps prevent metabolic syndrome, is a great way to maintain a healthy, refreshing lifestyle!
Source: Supervised by Kimiko Tsuzuki et al., “Simple and Delicious! Mochi Barley Diet Recipes,” Takarajimasha, 2016.
