How can you show your special Valentine how much you care? Treat him or her to heart-healthy barley! When it comes to choosing foods that are truly good for the ticker, you can’t beat our favorite grain. Rich in beta-glucan soluble fiber, barley is a definite must-have ingredient for heart-smart dining.  Published clinical studies confirm that eating barley beta-glucan soluble fiber lowers total and LDL cholesterol and reduces the risk for coronary heart
disease. For more information about the health benefits of barley, click here. And be sure to check out Recipes for some delicious ways to dazzle your Valentine … and everyone else too!

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