for adjust, though, it’s important to figure out which foods are off the table.
You already know wheat bread contains gluten, and you may have figured out thatoats don’tbut what about barley?
What is barley, and is it gluten-free?
Barley is a cereal grain that can be used as a base for grain bowls or brewed into beers.
When cooked, it becomes chewy and nutty in flavor.
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What products are made with barley?
When barley seeds are soaked in water, they begin to grow and sprout.
“Once dried, barley with a sprout is called malt,” Smith explains.
During the process, called “malting,” the barley develops enzymes that help convert starches into sugars.
What are some gluten-free alternatives?
Rice
Rice, particularly brown rice, is a healthy grain option.
The whole grain ishigh in vitamins and minerals1, like magnesium and dietary fibers.
Amaranth
Amaranth is a good gluten-free grain option.
Buckwheat
“Buckwheat is not related to wheat and contains no gluten,” Zibdeh says.
Bottom line.
Understanding which grains do or do not contain gluten will make it easier to stick to a gluten-free diet.
