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Barley (Hordeum vulgare) is grown primarily for its cereal grain, but the grass portion of the plant provides a rich source of minerals and choline. Eating barley and other whole grains improves your food quality score (FQS).

Learn more about barley grass.

Other materials in the Color of Food series include:

• Color of Food Overview
• Fruits and Vegetables
• Featured Crops: Nutrient and Phytonutrient Profiles:
  • Beetroot
  • Buckwheat
  • Peavine
  • Spanish Black Radish
  • Swiss Chard
  • Kale
  • Brussels Sprouts
  • Alfalfa
  • Kidney Beans
  • Oats
  • Turnip Greens

Learn more about the importance of a whole food philosophy.