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Gluten Intolerance vs Coeliac Disease

Do you suspect that you might have gluten intolerance or coeliac disease? Considering going gluten-free? Read this first... What is gluten? Gluten is an umbrella term to describe five different proteins (gliadins,  glutenins, hordeins,…
woman with food intolerances and irritable bowel syndrome with SOS written on stomach
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Food Intolerance to salicylates, amines & glutamates

  Your guide to food intolerance caused by salicylates, amines & glutamates Food intolerance can cause a wide range of symptoms and are notoriously difficult to pinpoint. So, what are the symptoms of food intolerance, and what causes…
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Reactions to Food Additives

Food additives are chemicals that are added to food to help preserve it or enhance colour, appearance, texture or taste. Though they can be found naturally, chemical additives are mostly synthetic and can be copies of natural chemicals. Types…
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Oxalate Sensitivity

Healthy digestive systems can handle oxalates so that they pass through the digestive tract unabsorbed. However, people with digestive issues, such as leaky gut, are unable to handle oxalates, which can result in oxalate sensitivity.   What…
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Latex Cross Reactive Foods

When you have a latex allergy foods can also trigger symptoms, known as latex cross reactive foods. What is natural rubber latex? Natural rubber latex is made from the sap produced by the Hevea Brasiliensis tree and is refined to manufacture…