The answer to this question is yes – and no. There is no universally accepted consensus on the optimal way to conduct gluten intolerance tests. But let’s start at the beginning. What is gluten intolerance? Gluten is a dense protein principally found in wheat grains, including such varieties as einkorn, spelt and durum. It’s also … Continued
Picture the scene – you’re sitting down for a tasty restaurant meal with friends. You order crab. The waiter brings it to your table. It looks delicious and you tuck in eagerly, scooping the juicy flesh from the shell. Ten minutes later you start to feel uncomfortable and not long after that you’re so ill … Continued
Gluten is a thick protein produced in the grain of wheat, barley or rye as a storage medium for their seeds. Humans have been enamoured of these three cereals for thousands for years. The first high gluten food was, of course, bread: around 85% of all the vegetable protein in bread is provided by gluten. … Continued
Dairy foods are of course any that derive, ultimately, from milk. The word owes its origins to the Old English word dǣġe, (pronounced with a soft ‘g’), which originally meant ‘baker’ before being extended to ‘dairy maid’. Milk is a common source of digestive discomfort, but abnormal reactions to food fall into two distinct categories: … Continued
10-minute Mushroom & Spinach Polenta With Thyme This is extremely tasty for a vegetarian polenta dish, and super quick for lunch, as it only takes 10 minutes! The key is to put as much flavour into the polenta as possible by using this creamy version with mixed mushrooms, it couldn’t taste better. If you want … Continued
Stir fry beef with noodles This recipe doesn’t have the same taste of a dish you may buy from a Chinese takeaway, but it is healthier and doesn’t contain MSG like most dishes from there would do. It is still lovely and flavorsome, particularly if you buy a good, tender cut of steak. Serve with … Continued
These days we hear a lot about food allergies. Rates are rising and estimates suggest that in developed countries as many as 8% of the population may have one or more. But what exactly are they? Food allergies are caused by our immune systems: they develop an abnormal sensitivity to certain foods and respond to … Continued
A food sensitivity is an abnormal reaction by our digestive systems to food or drink. They can be triggered by a whole food – for example, apple or apricot – or by a single substance within the food, such as fructose, a simple but potent fruit and plant sugar. Food sensitivities have different causes. These … Continued
There is a vast list of foods that may cause you food intolerance. It is impossible to list them all, as different foods react to everyone’s digestive system, in a range of ways. If you want to have a complete list and are under the guidance of a registered dietician (preferably one that has … Continued
So, what is corn intolerance? And, what’s one of the most obvious ways to tell you are experiencing the symptoms of corn intolerance? Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, designed to provide us with enough energy to tackle the day ahead. Unfortunately, for some people, breakfast appears to spark several hours … Continued
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