by Bev Walton | Aug 26, 2021 | Intolerances & Allergies
Finding yourself suddenly beset by odd symptoms after meals is both unpleasant and uncomfortable, and a food intolerance may not be the first explanation that comes to mind. We tend to think of food intolerance as a lifelong condition – something you are born...
by Bev Walton | Aug 10, 2021 | Intolerances & Allergies
Intolerances to wheat and gluten are both relatively common problems, but they are distinct conditions and should not be confused. Let’s start with the basics. Wheat is a cereal, a grain cultivated worldwide as a basic food source. It is, in fact, the most widely...
by Bev Walton | Aug 9, 2021 | Intolerances & Allergies
Bloating after eating is a common problem. Many people experience this uncomfortable, swollen sensation after meals. It is normally triggered by indigestion, or by eating too much of a particular type of food. Fortunately, some relatively simple lifestyle changes can...
by Bev Walton | Jul 12, 2021 | Intolerances & Allergies
Published July 12, 2021 Wheat provides a shockingly large slice of the modern diet. This staple foodstuff may make you think of bread but it is certainly not confined to the bakery counter. It’s easy to forget just how many processed foods contain pastry or flour of...
by Bev Walton | Jun 28, 2021 | Intolerances & Allergies
Published June 28, 2021 In short, yes you can. It’s worth noting here that food intolerances are different to allergies. The latter involve the immune system, and usually occur immediately after eating the substance or exposure to it, and they can have serious, even...
by Bev Walton | Jun 21, 2021 | Intolerances & Allergies
Published June 21, 2021 If you are one of the many people who experience unpleasant symptoms after eating dairy foods like milk and cheese, you may have asked yourself “How do I know if I’m lactose intolerant?” But let’s start at the beginning: just what is lactose?...
