{"id":40836,"date":"2022-02-02T22:24:17","date_gmt":"2022-02-02T22:24:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=40836"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"is-barley-gluten-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-barley-gluten-free\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Barley Gluten Free? The Scientific Truth Behind This Grain"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-barley-gluten-free\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-barley-gluten-free\/#What_Is_Barley\" >What Is Barley?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-barley-gluten-free\/#How_Many_Calories_Are_In_A_Cup_Of_Barley\" >How Many Calories Are In A Cup Of Barley?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-barley-gluten-free\/#What_Is_The_Nutrition_In_Barley\" >What Is The Nutrition In Barley?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-barley-gluten-free\/#Is_Barley_Gluten_Free\" >Is Barley Gluten Free?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-barley-gluten-free\/#What_Are_The_Benefits_Of_Barley\" >What Are The Benefits Of Barley?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-barley-gluten-free\/#It_Is_A_Complex_Carbohydrate\" >It Is A Complex Carbohydrate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-barley-gluten-free\/#It_Is_High_In_Fiber\" >It Is High In Fiber<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-barley-gluten-free\/#It_Is_Almost_A_Complete_Protein\" >It Is Almost A Complete Protein<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-barley-gluten-free\/#What_Are_The_Health_Benefits_Of_Barley\" >What Are The Health Benefits Of Barley?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-barley-gluten-free\/#Reducing_%E2%80%98Bad_LDL_Cholesterol_Levels\" >Reducing &#8216;Bad&#8217; LDL Cholesterol Levels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-barley-gluten-free\/#Promotes_Weight_Loss_And_Reduces_The_Risk_Of_Obesity\" >Promotes Weight Loss And Reduces The Risk Of Obesity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-barley-gluten-free\/#May_Improve_Gut_Health\" >May Improve Gut Health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-barley-gluten-free\/#May_Lower_The_Risk_Of_Diabetes_And_Improve_Blood_Sugar_Control\" >May Lower The Risk Of Diabetes And Improve Blood Sugar Control<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-barley-gluten-free\/#May_Boost_Immunity\" >May Boost Immunity<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-barley-gluten-free\/#Barley_Side_Effects_%E2%80%93_What_Are_They\" >Barley Side Effects &#8211; What Are They?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-barley-gluten-free\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-barley-gluten-free\/#Barley_Tea_Calories_How_Many_Calories_Are_In_This_Drink\" >Barley Tea Calories: How Many Calories Are In This Drink?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-barley-gluten-free\/#The_Bottom_Line_Is_Barley_Gluten_Free\" >The Bottom Line: Is Barley Gluten Free?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is barley gluten free? With the increase in understanding of how gluten can trigger reactions in shome people, more and more people are taking the time to look at some of their most beloved foods to see whether they contain gluten or not. Used as an ingredient in many dishes, and the main element in malt beer, it is no wonder that many people are curious whether barley has gluten or not. In today&#8217;s article, we shall be delving deeper into this topic and letting you know if this cereal works for a beginner gluten free diet or not. We shall also be taking a look into barley\u2019s benefits and side effects as we try to understand how this popular ingredient could possibly improve our health.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_Barley_Gluten_Free\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_Barley_Gluten_Free\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Barley\"><\/span><b>What Is Barley?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Used in the making of bread, beer, stews, and other dishes, barley is the fourth largest grain crop grown around the world after wheat, rice, and corn &#8211; over 144 million tons of barley were produced in 2014 alone. This cereal grain is the seed of a type of grass in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poaceae<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> grass family.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to a study published in the journal of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Molecular Biology and Evolution, <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this cereal grain has been around for centuries. Historical evidence shows that this cereal grain was cultivated in Egypt over 10,000 years ago. Other sources state that evidence of cultivation of this cereal can be traced back to\u00a0 2350 BCE in Mesopotamia, 3000 BCE in northwestern Europe, and 1500 BCE in China.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Native to northeast Africa and western Asia, today this cereal grain is grown and consumed in all corners of the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barley has a chewy texture and a mild, <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/dark-tea-benefits-side-effects\/\">nutty flavour<\/a>. Other than being used in the kitchen, barley malt is used in beer making and is also grown to make animal fodder (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/plant\/barley-cereal\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/10742042\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Calories_Are_In_A_Cup_Of_Barley\"><\/span><b>How Many Calories Are In A Cup Of Barley?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First things first, did you know that there are two kinds of barley? Hulled and pearled barley are the two types of this grain that you are likely to stumble on at the market or grocery store, and they are not the same thing (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/lifestyle\/food\/barley-whats-in-the-bag\/2015\/07\/15\/00070e9c-2a79-11e5-a5ea-cf74396e59ec_story.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hulled barley is what you need in your healthy diet. Also known as barley groats, it is the unrefined, whole grain version of barley. The only process that hulled barley has gone through before reaching your table is the removal of the indigestible outermost husk of the seed. In terms of appearance and texture, hulled barley is darker in color, has a little bit of a sheen and is more chewy than its counterpart. Like brown rice and other whole grains, hulled barley takes longer to cook &#8211; about an hour on the stove &#8211; and is more nutritious and is richer in fiber.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, pearled or pearl barley is what you will most likely find more readily in many stores. This version is more processed and while it still has nutrients, they are less than what you would find in hulled barley, especially in regards to fiber. The refining process of pearl barley removes not only the outer husk, but also the bran layers of the kernel. Pearled barley is also softer, lighter, and not as shiny (has a more matte appearance) as hulled barley. It takes about 40 to 45 minutes to cook.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So how many calories are in each version? One cup of hulled barley has 651 kcal while a cup of pearled barley has 704 kcal (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/170283\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/170284\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Not only is the pearled version less nutritious, but it also has more calories than the former.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/barley-tea-benefits-side-effects\/\">Barley Tea Benefits, Nutrients, Side Effects, And How To Prepare It<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_Barley_Gluten_Free\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43323 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5941-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5941.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5941-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5941.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5941.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_The_Nutrition_In_Barley\"><\/span><b>What Is The Nutrition In Barley?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding the nutritional value of food is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. This awareness helps you better understand how food affects body maintenance, growth, reproduction, health, and disease prevention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It also helps you consume foods that are great for optimal cardiovascular function, muscle strength, respiratory ventilation, protection from infection, wound healing, psychological well-being, and prevents incidences of nutritional deficiencies and nutrition-related diseases (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5348196\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the U.S Department of Agriculture, 100 grams of hulled barley has the following nutritional facts (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/170283\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories &#8211; 354 kcal<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein &#8211; 12.5 grams<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fats (total) &#8211; 2.3 grams<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbs &#8211; 73.5 grams<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fiber &#8211; 17.3 grams<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phosphorous &#8211; 264 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potassium &#8211; 452 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Magnesium &#8211; 133 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calcium &#8211; 33 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selenium &#8211; 37.7 \u00b5g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Folate &#8211; 19 \u00b5g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cholesterol &#8211; 0 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lutein + zeaxanthin &#8211; 160 \u00b5g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sodium &#8211; 12 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This cereal also has other minerals such as zinc, copper, manganese, and iron, albeit in much smaller concentrations. It also has traces of vitamins A, E, and K as well as essential amino acids.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Barley_Gluten_Free\"><\/span><b>Is Barley Gluten Free?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, barley is not a gluten free grain. According to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthline, <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this cereal contains around 5 to 8 percent gluten and thus it should not be included in a diet of anyone with a gluten sensitivity or celiac disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some healthy<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/gluten-free-diet-plan-for-beginners\/\"> gluten-free<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> whole grains that you can add to your diet include buckwheat, amaranth, corn, millet, quinoa, teff, wild rice, and sorghum.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Want to build an attention-grabbing bubble butt, blast away fat that\u2019s stored in all the wrong places, spring-clean your diet, turn back the clock on your skin, skyrocket your self-confidence and shatter your insecurities? Check out the BetterMe app and <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_Barley_Gluten_Free\">set this plan in motion<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_Barley_Gluten_Free\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43322 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5944-1024x576.png\" alt=\"is barley gluten free\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5944.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5944-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5944.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5944.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Benefits_Of_Barley\"><\/span><b>What Are The Benefits Of Barley?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just because barley is not gluten free it does not mean that it&#8217;s wholly bad for you. Unless you suffer from a gluten sensitivity or celiac disease &#8211; then this whole grain is something that you should definitely consider adding to your diet. Here is why<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_Is_A_Complex_Carbohydrate\"><\/span><b>It Is A Complex Carbohydrate<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In recent years, and with the rise in popularity of the ketogenic and other low-carb diets, carbohydrates have gotten a bad rep &#8211; one which, in some instances, is wholly unwarranted. What most people advocating for low-carbohydrates diets don&#8217;t tell you &#8211; or probably don&#8217;t know is that not all carbs are made the same.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple or refined carbs are what you should avoid if you are looking to lose some weight or just improve your diet and lifestyle. This type of carbs are quickly broken down into sugar, because they are made up of shorter chains of molecules, making them easier to digest. Easier\/quicker digestion means they spike your blood glucose faster but don&#8217;t last long enough in the body to be used as a durable source of energy for the body. They are empty calories that do more harm than good to your body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complex carbs like barley are not only high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals, but they also take longer to digest thus raising your blood sugar levels more slowly and for longer and actually give you the energy you need to go about your day.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_Is_High_In_Fiber\"><\/span><b>It Is High In Fiber<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like many whole grains, barley &#8211; especially hulled barley is high in fiber. The main type of fiber found in this cereal is beta-glucan. Once beta-glucan is ingested and it proceeds to combine with fluids in your gut, it forms a gel-like substance which slows down your digestion. This in-turn helps promote satiety and keeps you from over indulging throughout the day\/ A diet high in fiber has been linked with a reduced risk of obesity, appetite suppression and thus a lower calorie intake, as well as weight loss among other benefits (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21676152\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_Is_Almost_A_Complete_Protein\"><\/span><b>It Is Almost A Complete Protein<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For vegans and other plant-based dieters, finding enough protein for their diet can be quite a hassle. The easiest trick to doing this is finding plant-based complete proteins to supplement their eating plans and avoid any nutrient deficiencies. Barley, despite its many benefits, is not a complete protein. It contains decent\u00a0 amounts of eight of the nine essential amino acids, but it&#8217;s low in lysine (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/agricultural-and-biological-sciences\/barley-protein\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This, however, does not mean that it cannot be made into a complete protein. To make this cereal a complete protein, you simply have to combine it with other healthy foods such as lentils or other beans, seeds, or nuts to create a complete protein profile.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some plant-based complete proteins include quinoa, soy and soy products, hemp and chia seeds, spirulina, amaranth, and buckwheat, among others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_Barley_Gluten_Free\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43321 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5940-1024x576.png\" alt=\"is barley gluten free\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5940.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5940-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5940.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5940.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Health_Benefits_Of_Barley\"><\/span><b>What Are The Health Benefits Of Barley?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The health benefits of this cereal are directly linked to the benefits above. They include<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reducing_%E2%80%98Bad_LDL_Cholesterol_Levels\"><\/span><b>Reducing &#8216;Bad&#8217; LDL Cholesterol Levels<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High levels of LDL cholesterol raise your risk for heart disease and stroke. The ability to reduce these cholesterol levels is directly linked to this cereal&#8217;s high fiber content. In a study published in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">British Journal of Nutrition, <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">researchers found that in just 6 weeks, beta-glucan &#8211; the soluble fiber found in barley &#8211; can help reduce LDL cholesterol levels by up to 15 percent (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17445284\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another study in <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Journal of the American College of Nutrition<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> done on men with already high cholesterol levels in their blood, saw that after five weeks, a high soluble fiber diet which included barley and other whole grains positively impacted cholesterol levels by reducing total cholesterol by 20 percent, lowering \u201cbad\u201d LDL cholesterol levels by 24 percent and increasing \u201cgood\u201d HDL cholesterol levels by 18 percent (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/14963054\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/amaranth-benefits-side-effects\/\">Amaranth: Benefits, Side Effects, And Everything Else You Need To Know<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Promotes_Weight_Loss_And_Reduces_The_Risk_Of_Obesity\"><\/span><b>Promotes Weight Loss And Reduces The Risk Of Obesity<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If weight loss is one of your goals this year, then hulled barley should certainly be on the top of the grocery list. This health benefit of barley is also linked to it&#8217;s high fiber concentration and this grain&#8217;s ability to promote satiety, two facts that have been demonstrated by several scientific studies:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a review of 10 studies published by the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthcare Basel <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">journal in 2015, researchers found that grains such as whole oats, barley, and rye alter your gut microbiota and promote the feeling of satiety. Feeling more full throughout the day helps you eat at a calorie deficit, which in time, translates into weight loss (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4939539\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A study published by the journal of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plant Foods for Human Nutrition<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also found that barley works well for weight loss. The study was done on 21 Japanese women who were divided into 2 groups &#8211; one group was to have a bowl of white rice in the morning, while the other group had the same bowl of rice but supplemented with some high beta-glucan barley. At the end of the study, researchers found that the women who ate rice with high beta-glucan barley experienced less hunger, increased satiety throughout the day and they also ate less at dinner &#8211; all factors that go a long way in preventing and treating obesity and other obesity-related metabolic diseases (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25139426\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another study done on 47 healthy subjects asked to consume a breakfast of hot cereal and a snack mix containing either barley, wheat, or refined rice found that the participants who&#8217;s breakfast was mixed with barley experienced significantly decreased hunger levels as compared to those who ate their breakfast with whole wheat and refined rice (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19643157\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another study published in 2009 found that participants who consume beta-glucan-enriched bread at breakfast recorded a 19 percent reduction of energy intake at lunch as compared to those who ate normal bread. Researchers theorized that the soluble fiber beta-glucan decreased levels of the hunger hormone, ghrelin, which in turn led to more satiety in the test subjects (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19631705\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_Barley_Gluten_Free\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43320 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5939-1024x576.png\" alt=\"is barley gluten free\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5939.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5939-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5939.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5939.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"May_Improve_Gut_Health\"><\/span><b>May Improve Gut Health<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some ways that barley may do this include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A high fiber diet helps keep you regular. A study published by the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Journal of Molecular Medicine<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on patients surfing from chronic constipation revealed that supplementing the participants diets with a sprouted barley increased both the frequency and volume of bowel movements (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/9857232\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two studies &#8211; one in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Molecular Nutrition &amp; Food Research<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and another in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Journal of Molecular Sciences<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> revealed that beta-glucan has prebiotic<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/probiotics-for-weight-loss\/\"> benefits<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It promotes the growth of good bacteria within your digestive tract. Healthy gut microbiomes are known to help with digestion, weight, as well as gut and heart health (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22753180\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24562330\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2003 the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Journal of Molecular Medicine<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> published a study stating that the supplementation of a diet with barley can help reduce the symptoms of moderate ulcerative colitis (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/14532996\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"May_Lower_The_Risk_Of_Diabetes_And_Improve_Blood_Sugar_Control\"><\/span><b>May Lower The Risk Of Diabetes And Improve Blood Sugar Control<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beta-glucan &#8211; the soluble fiber found in hulled barley &#8211; can help control blood sugar levels. It does this by slowing down the absorption of sugar by binding with it in your digestive tract (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3236515\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A study in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of the American College of Nutrition<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found that barley works even better than oats in terms of reducing glycemics responses (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/15930484\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"May_Boost_Immunity\"><\/span><b>May Boost Immunity<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like all other whole grains, barley is incredibly rich in vitamins and minerals. As seen in the nutritional facts section abovet, the cereal is high in many essential nutrients which help keep our bodies healthy and functioning in tip top shape.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>When it comes to weight loss, progress is made by inches, not miles, so it&#8217;s much harder to track and a lot easier to give up. BetterMe app is your personal trainer, nutritionist and support system all in one. <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_Barley_Gluten_Free\">Start using our app<\/a> to stay on track and hold yourself accountable!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_Barley_Gluten_Free\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43319 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5943-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5943.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5943-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5943.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5943.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Barley_Side_Effects_%E2%80%93_What_Are_They\"><\/span><b>Barley Side Effects &#8211; What Are They?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite its many incredible health benefits, barley may not be suitable for everyone. As seen above, this cereal contains gluten. Some side effects of this plant protein include triggering reactions in people with celiac disease or a gluten sensitivity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barley allergy is also something that you should watch out for. While cases of barley allergy are mostly reported from beer drinkers, this issue can also affect children at home (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6970078\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Symptoms for this allergy may include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, fever, stuffy nose, and skin itching or a rash.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mayo Clinic<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also warns that people who have a wheat allergy are also very likely to be allergic to barley too.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Barley_Tea_Calories_How_Many_Calories_Are_In_This_Drink\"><\/span><b>Barley Tea Calories: How Many Calories Are In This Drink?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Known as <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">boricha<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Korean and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mugicha <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in Japanese, this East Asian drink is made from malted or roasted barley. According to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthline<\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/barley-tea-benefits-side-effects\/\"> barley tea<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is essentially a zero calorie drink which makes it great for anyone looking to lose weight. The fact that it is calorie free also makes it a good option to drink during the &#8216;fasting hours&#8217; of an<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/intermittent-fasting-meal-plan-example\/\"> intermittent fasting diet<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please note that<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This tea only remains a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/zero-calorie-foods\/\"> zero calorie<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> drink if you don&#8217;t add any milk or sweetener to it &#8211; think of it like black coffee or black tea. Adding sweeteners and milk automatically adds calories to it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The type of milk you use also determines how many calories your drink will have. For example using full fat cow&#8217;s milk instead of a plant based option will give you a drink with the highest calorie count. Also, not all<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/which-milk-is-best-for-weight-loss\/\"> plant milk<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is made the same.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, almond milk has less carbs and calories than oat or rice milk, but has a large impact on the environment. Coconut milk may be better for the environment but has more calories than almond milk but less calories than oat or rice milk. It is also higher in fats.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweeteners will also play a part in your barley tea calories and how many calories it contains. For instance any sugar-based sweeteners will add a meaningful amount of calories and refined carbohydrates.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/zero-calorie-sweetener\/\">\u00a0Zero calorie sweeteners<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the other hand, may vary in their degree of sweetness but they have no calories or sugar.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the end of the day, the answer to the question &#8216;how many calories in barley tea&#8217; is determined by how you make it and what you put into it. The matter of calorie intake aside, barley tea is a great caffeine free drink that may be good for digestion, weight loss, sleep, the health of your teeth and is rich in antioxidants.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_Barley_Gluten_Free\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43318 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5942-1024x576.png\" alt=\"is barley gluten free\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5942.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5942-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5942.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5942.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line_Is_Barley_Gluten_Free\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line: Is Barley Gluten Free?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, it is not. If you have a health problem directly related to the consumption of gluten then barley should be the furthest thing from your plate &#8211; and mind. However, if you have no health issue with it, the barley makes the perfect whole grain for your diet. The benefits speak for themselves.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_Barley_Gluten_Free\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is barley gluten free? 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