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While some people have the notion that food intolerances don’t really exist, I’d like to beg to differ. People can have reactions to foods that their bodies have trouble tolerating, as well as mild to severe allergic reactions to foods, some of which can be life threatening. Before I found out I had a gluten intolerance, I couldn’t walk, I had an irregular heartbeat, and my immune system was basically...
July 30, 2023
How much MSG is in your diet? It might be more than you think — a lot more. An increasing number of food manufacturers add MSG to their products and even fast-food chains are getting in on it. Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is the fermented product of a naturally occurring compound found in some foods. It has an “umami” flavor that can add an extra boost to savory dishes, especially meats. MSG is turning...
June 26, 2022
A recent systematic review of observational studies looked at the relationship between obesity and cardiometabolic disease. Researchers concluded those who ate full-fat dairy had -NO- greater risk for heart disease or diabetes than low-fat dairy eaters. The review, published in the -European Journal of Nutrition-, examined 25 studies, 18 of which found that - those who consumed full-fat dairy weighed...
April 20, 2022
In the early 1980s, researchers at UCLA, funded by a caring dad, did an intestinal permeability (leaky gut) study. They found that people with Crohn's disease and their parents had double the intestinal leakiness of control subjects. A leaky gut is like a leaky bucket - not very good at its job. This study was the first to suggest that leaky gut syndrome might be part of the development of Crohn’s...
December 19, 2021
Are you struggling with gut health? Maybe it's scorching heartburn. Or bloating and cramping takes over the gut a little while after eating, and then it only gets worse. A careful food diary confirms the problem only happens after you eat certain foods. Friends mention that maybe it’s gluten intolerance, but gluten doesn’t always seem to be the trigger. And then you may end up eliminating some foods...
February 10, 2021
Rashes, gastrointestinal symptoms and body aches can be concerning, especially when there's no explanation. Even after routine testing, it can take a while for doctors to come up with a diagnosis. Some people conclude that their problems are, at least partially, related to diet. But how do you learn to fine-tune what you're doing other than to "eat healthy"? One option is to pinpoint the underlying...
September 16, 2020
Nearly 20% of U.S. adults -claim- they have a food allergy. Some, or maybe even most of these truly believe they have an allergy. Yet only half of them have an official medical diagnosis. While many of these adults may believe they have an allergy because weakened immunity runs in their family or they have had an adverse reaction to certain foods in the past, the lack of diagnosis actually causes some...
September 10, 2019
Packing healthy lunches for the kids can be downright stressful. How can you be sure that you are packing your kid's lunch box with foods that are both delicious AND nutritious? These days, food companies can be deliberately deceitful with misleading and seductive marketing. How do you know you're not just feeding your kids sugar, GMOs and chemicals dressed up in "natural" packaging? - Avoid the Scary...
May 12, 2015
Many people have suffered for years from conditions related to food and do not know it. You may know of someone who has struggled to find answers for years. These good people seek treatment to relieve their pain, discomfort, and change their appearance or weight so they can live a normal life. They continually complain to family and friends of their problem looking for support and answers. If the pain...
March 11, 2015
Food Protein Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES) - is not your typical food allergy and is most often found in infants and young children presenting within the first weeks or months of life, but at an older age for children that are exclusively breastfed. These reactions occur when solid foods such as cereals or formulas are introduced to the child’s diet. FPIES is a food allergy that affects both...
December 13, 2013
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