Gluten intolerance is increasing worldwide. What was a rare occurrence just a few decades ago is now fast becoming the norm. Those gluten-free diets and options aren’t a fad – they’re a reaction to the growth of gluten sensitivity and coeliac disease. What is behind this issue remains something of a mystery. Scientists have suggested […]
You are what you eat is a popular saying in the nutrition community. It’s supposed to mean that your diet influences your health and well-being. But what if there’s a deeper link between your dieting and mental health? What if what you think is also determined by what you eat? It’s not such a crazy […]
Wheat intolerance symptoms are common and often categorised with similar intolerances like coeliac disease and non-coeliac gluten sensitivity. These conditions all have the same symptoms, but they’re different since varying parts of the grains cause these symptoms and affect the body differently. Causes of wheat intolerance Even though there isn’t a sure cause for wheat […]
Can’t digest lactose? You’re not alone. Around 65% of the world’s population is lactose intolerant and unable to eat any form of dairy (apart from a few hard cheeses). But with milk in everything from your bowl of cereal to your morning coffee, living with it is easier said than done. Thankfully, over the past […]
Living with a wheat intolerance or allergy is among the most challenging food intolerances – especially in Western nations. Wheat is a staple food in the UK, found in bread, pasta, baked goods, couscous, and even soy sauce and ice cream. In fact, 99.8% of British households buy bread, and nearly 11 million loaves are […]
“Would you like to come round for dinner?” For people with food intolerances, few things trigger more anxiety than this question. Years of bad experiences – either dining out or with friends – leave people with immense hesitation to accept an invitation. Almost inevitably, the restaurant or your host serves up a dish you can’t […]
World Food Safety Day is a global campaign to highlight the dangers of poor food safety. Worldwide, the main food safety risks involve infectious contamination, chemical hazards, and other foodborne risks. Such problems aren’t a major issue in Western nations. However, there is another aspect of food safety that goes underappreciated: food allergies and intolerances. […]
Remember that night you drank too much and woke up with a head-banging hangover? If you drank an excessive amount of alcohol, that’s a normal reaction. However, for some individuals, even a drink or two can make them feel unwell. Sound familiar? If so, you could have an alcohol allergy or intolerance. Continuing to drink […]
