Does anyone here eats barley subs to rice?

[Mannyboy17]

Barley is good for diabetic poeple and low in other things that is bad for CKD people. So does anyone consume it here replacing white rice?

Thanku!

[Bassetmommer NKF Ambassador]

Hi Manny,

Yes I have used barley in a couple of recipes. Barley is higher in Potassium and Phosphorous than rice. Calorie and glycemic are about the same. It is a matter of taste. I do not like it as a stand alone but in soup it is ok.

[JimVanHorn]

I eat barley soup instead of rice soups.

[Oldearkie_83]

I like it in soups and stews but not as a stand alone. The pearled barley is what I use, for the past 40 years or so. It goes well with lump TVP .