Top 5 Food Sensitivities

May 20, 2013

Hives, severe gas, wheezing…oh my! Do you suffer from any of these reactions after eating certain foods? If so, you might be suffering, along with an estimated 12 million Americans with food sensitivity. Let’s read up on the Top 5 Food Sensitivities!

TIP: Read the ingredient label carefully. The federal government requires packaged food to be properly labeled as to containing common food allergens.

Top 5 Food Sensitivities

Gluten – and wheat intolerance deals specifically with the wheat grain, while Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder which affects the body’s ability to process gluten proteins within the grain. It’s best to avoid baked goods, bread crumbs, cereals, beer, breaded food, sausage, sauces, ice cream, salad dressings and soups.

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Artificial Sweeteners: Is There a Natural Choice?

March 21, 2013

The purpose of artificial sweeteners which are many times sweeter than sucrose table sugar is to sweeten foods and beverages using smaller amounts. These sweeteners are an attractive alternative to sugar because they add no calories to the diet, don’t contribute to tooth decay and cavities, and don’t raise blood sugar levels in diabetics because they are not a carbohydrate.

Since I’ve never tried an artificial sweetener I was curious to research and write this post to see if there was a natural choice. I’ve worked hard to minimize my sugar consumption since my college days because of my hypoglycemia diagnosis also called low blood sugar so I rarely get cravings for sugar. My blood sugar count stays balanced too because of my whole foods diet.

Most Common Artificial Sweeteners

Here’s the list of 6 sugar substitutes that are FDA approved for use:

Difference between Prebiotic versus Probiotic

March 11, 2013

Question

What’s the difference between prebiotics and probiotics and why should you care?

Answer

Prebiotics are carbohydrates that can’t be digested by the body. They are actually food for probiotics.

Probiotics are “good’ bacteria that helps keep your digestive system healthy. They control the growth of harmful bacteria.

Primary benefit of both prebiotics and probiotics are to help the body maintain a healthy digestive system by creating a population of healthy bacteria. This healthy bacterium forms a protective shield in the digestive tract preventing harmful bacteria and viruses from infecting your body.