Anjali Mehta Anjali Mehta Asked 6 months ago

How long to soak barley water for weight loss?

I heard that barley water is good for weight loss. My grandmother used to make it. I want to try it, but I'm not sure about the preparation. How long should I soak barley overnight before boiling it to make barley water for weight loss?

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Aparna Reddy Aparna Reddy Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago
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For barley water, my nutritionist suggested soaking barley overnight, about 8-10 hours, to make it easier to cook and release its nutrients. For weight loss, it's more about incorporating it into a balanced diet consistently, rather than the soaking time itself. It helps with fiber and feeling full.

Neha Gupta Neha Gupta Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Overnight soaking is good, makes it softer. Remember, it's a supplement, not a magic weight loss drink on its own.

Meena Devi Meena Devi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Barley water is a good old home remedy! My nani used to make it. For soaking, keeping it overnight, like 8-12 hours, is generally enough. But remember, for any serious weight issues, please do check with a doctor, don't rely only on these home tips.

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Smita Joshi Smita Joshi Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Ho na, barley water is very good for health. To soak it, usually people keep it overnight, like 8-10 hours. It helps to make it softer and easier to use. But weight loss toh poore diet aur exercise se hota hai, haan na. This is just an add-on.

Rajesh Gupta Rajesh Gupta Joined May 2026 5 months ago

For something like barley water, soaking overnight (8-12 hours) is common practice to make it more digestible. But please ensure you're using clean water and quality barley. If you have any underlying health conditions, always check with your doctor before adding new things to your diet, just to be safe.

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Pooja Verma Pooja Verma Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Um, hello. So, after soaking it overnight, do you just drink the water, or do you cook the barley too? And how much should one drink in a day? I'm trying to find natural ways, but I'm not sure how to use it right.

Alok Sharma Alok Sharma Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

If you're making barley water for weight loss, soaking it overnight (6-8 hours) is ideal. It helps with digestion and nutrient absorption. Just add it to your morning routine. Don't expect instant results; it's a supportive drink, not a primary weight loss solution. Consistency is key.

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