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,…
Food Intolerance to Salicylates, Amines & Glutamates
Your guide to food intolerance caused by salicylates, amines & glutamates
Food chemical intolerance can cause a wide range of symptoms and are notoriously difficult to pinpoint. So, what are the symptoms and causes of food intolerance…
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. They…
Oxalate Sensitivity
Healthy digestive systems can usually 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 as well, which can result in oxalate sensitivity.
What…
Latex Cross Reactive Foods
When you have a latex allergy, foods can also trigger symptoms. This is 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…