An extensive study has confirmed that the risk of developing celiac disease is connected to the amount of gluten children consume. The new study is observational and therefore does not prove causation; however, it is the most comprehensive of its kind to date. The results are presented in the journal JAMA. In total, 6 600 children at increased risk of developing celiac … [Read more...]
Symptoms, Tests, and Tips for the Gluten Intolerant
By Doni Wilson, ND Although gluten-free eating has increased in recent years by people who do not have celiac disease there are still many gluten-eaters suffering from symptoms that could be resolved by eliminating this protein from their diet. These people may have gluten intolerance; they are not allergic to the point that consuming gluten will cause them severe harm, but … [Read more...]
Gluten-Free Carrot Zucchini Bread with Himalayan Salt, Coconut Milk and Cinnamon
There’s nothing like a healthy, delectable loaf to satisfy your palate. Contrary to popular belief, a lot of carrot loaves are actually bad for you. Carrot loaf: The good, the bad, the ugly In my younger years (before I knew any better), I erroneously believed that carrot loaves were a healthier alternative to conventional cakes you would buy for dessert. I mean, they contain … [Read more...]
4 Worst Nutrition Tips
It’s almost impossible to open a magazine, watch social networks, or even chat with friends, without receiving advice on food and nutrition, whether you like it or not. And everyone claims to have heard the advice of the “experts”. How can you distinguish facts from fiction? Here are the worst tips and misconceptions about nutrition that we hear and read constantly: Do not … [Read more...]
Taking the Guesswork Out of Celiac Diagnosis
At age 10, Lily Bailen started experiencing constant stomach aches and cramping. She dropped weight, felt tired all the time and that scared her. "I was terrified," says Lily. "I didn't really know what was happening to my body." It took a series of blood tests and an intestinal biopsy to cement her celiac disease diagnosis. Celiac disease can develop at any age after … [Read more...]