Beta-glucan

Food Sources

Foods that contain Beta-glucan.

• Oyster Mushrooms

  Source: How Not to Age

• Nutritional yeast

  Source: How Not to Age

• Barley

  Ragi, lentils, barley are sources of β-glucan which is water soluble

  Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity

• Lentils

  Ragi, lentils, barley are sources of β-glucan which is water soluble

  Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity

• Millet

  Ragi, lentils, barley are sources of β-glucan which is water soluble

  Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity

Health Benefits

Health conditions that Beta-glucan may influence, based on research.

Biological Mechanisms

How Beta-glucan works at a cellular level.

• PromotesReduces inflammation

  Beta-glycan consumption increases interleukin-10 (anti-inflammatory cytokine) in overweight humans

• PromotesBoosts immune function
• PromotesFeeds beneficial gut bacteria

  Beta-glucan (a dietary fibre) is fermented into short-chain fatty acids by gut microbiota; these microbial-derived metabolites inhibit NF-kB expression

Recipes with Beta-glucan

Recipes featuring foods that contain Beta-glucan.

• Caesar Salad Dressing (Dr. Klaper)
• Savory Spice Blend 2.0
• Nutty Parm 2.0
• Cheesy Sauce
• Roasted Asparagus with Tahini Lemon Sauce
• Spaghetti Squash with Edamame and Basil Pistou
• Vegan Broccoli and Cheese Soup
• Cashew Hollandaise
• Barley Risotto with Artichokes and Mushrooms
• Three-Grain Loaf
• Khichdi (Rice and Dal One-Pot Meal)
• Lentil-Walnut Burgers with Cheesy Sauce
• Millet and Cauliflower-Topped Shepherd's Pie
• Roasted Beets with Lentils and Hazelnuts
• Lentil and Spinach Salad with Spiced Chicken
• Mushroom, Lentil, and Parsnip Rosti
• Millet Porridge
• Millet Brunch Cake with Strawberries
• Kale and Millet-Stuffed Bell Peppers

Sources

• How Not to Age
• Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity