If you’ve ever wondered about gluten-free labels or been curious why some people avoid gluten, celiac disease is one reason why. Individuals with this disease cannot properly digest gluten, a condition that leads to an adverse response by their gastrointestinal (GI) and immune systems. While awareness of the disease is increasing, it is still commonly misdiagnosed […]
Abnormal Reactions to Food
Most of us have experienced feeling sick after eating certain foods. We may feel bloated, nauseous, or even dizzy. But, what do these symptoms mean? It is a food allergy, intolerance, or a case of food poisoning? Terms to describe an abnormal reaction to foods and associated symptoms can be confusing. Fortunately, once we get […]
Best Foods to Aid Injury Recovery
Recovery from injury can be supported by a healthy diet. During the healing process, the body allocates many of its nutrient and energy resources that we maintain by eating, to repair. However, optimal injury recovery does not always translate to eating more but to eat better For most, recovery can be supported by a well-balanced […]
Intermittent Fasting
While intermittent fasting seems like the new “thing” in weight-loss, fasting has always been around. We technically fast every time we go to sleep (since we go several hours without eating) and the term “break-fast” comes from the idea of breaking this overnight fast. Fasting Many would associate the idea of fasting with starvation, but […]
All About Sprouted Grains
Sprouted Grain Benefits Perhaps you have encountered “sprouted” grain products before at the local health food store or farmer’s market. These products are becoming easier to find and are popular with health food consumers. What’s the deal? Are sprouted grains really better than un-sprouted products? Is there a difference? Sprouted Grains As their name implies, […]
Food Poisoning; Causes, Effects, and What to avoid
What sets food poisoning apart from a food allergy or intolerance? Understanding food poisoning helps us to better deal with and determine symptom severity, as well as when to seek medical attention. What is Food Poisoning? Food poisoning occurs when food is contaminated with an infectious agent or toxin. Contamination of food can happen at […]
The Paleo Diet
The Paleo diet goes by many names. Common alternative names are the paleolithic diet, caveman diet, hunter-gatherer diet, and the stone age diet. This diet focuses on eating only foods that were available to us thousands of years ago before farming. The theory is that these foods are the best fit for human nutrition and […]
Teratogens and Food
Do you know what to stay away from during pregnancy? A lot of substances can have bad effects on pregnancy and the developing child. Therefore, knowing what to watch out for can help keep your baby safe and give him/her the best foundation possible. Teratogens Teratogens are agents that can cause or increase the incidence […]
The Benefits of Vegan Diets
Vegan diets, although restrictive, are very popular. Most of us know someone who practices veganism- a diet that excludes all animal products like eggs, cheese, and (in some cases) even honey. There are many reasons why people may choose to be vegan ranging from personal and environmental health to animal rights. Research does seem to […]
Pescatarian Diets
With so many different diets it is difficult to find what sets one apart from the rest. One such diet is the Pescatarian diet, which is often the focus of individuals who are trying to quit eating red meat and up their vegetable intake. This is a good diet to eat more fruits and vegetables without […]
