A gluten intolerance is the body’s inability to digest or break down the gluten protein found in wheat and certain other grains. Also known as a gluten sensitivity, gluten intolerance can range from a ...

People with celiac disease and gluten intolerance must avoid foods that contain wheat, barley, rye, and their derivatives. Avoiding gluten limits food choices, making dining out and grocery shopping ...

National Gluten-free Day, on Jan. 12, brought into focus that nearly 8 percent of people live with celiac or gluten intolerance. Erie has many shopping choices to avoid the wheat protein.

Barley is a type of cereal grain that contains gluten. Those who avoid gluten will need to avoid barley, including barley flour, pearl barley, and malted barley. Barley grass may be gluten-free.