Gluten Free & Food Allergies Archives

Liquid Aminos

May 23, 2023 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Gluten Free & Food Allergies

Q: What are “liquid aminos” and should I add them to my diet? A: Liquid aminos (referring to liquid “amino acids”) are culinary seasonings that have a look and a flavor similar to soy sauce and are made by treating soybeans with an acid solution to break them down into … Read More

Ask Tufts Experts: Counting Calories; Gluten-Free Eating

Jan 22, 2021 · UHN Staff · Gluten Free & Food Allergies

I find it difficult and off-putting to calculate the calories in all the foods I eat. Is it necessary to count calories to lose weight? Dariush Mozaffarian, MD, DrPH, dean of the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy and editor-in-chief of Tufts Health & Nutrition Letter answers: “Counting calories … Read More

Celiac Disease Can Have Serious Consequences

May 18, 2020 · Kate Brophy · Gluten Free & Food Allergies

Celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder that interferes with the body’s absorption of certain nutrients, is often believed to affect only younger people. However, it can develop for the first time in seniors—in fact, some studies indicate that a substantial number of people with celiac disease are diagnosed after age 50, … Read More

Should You Go Gluten-Free?

Jul 30, 2019 · UHN · Gluten Free & Food Allergies

Gluten-free labels are everywhere—on eggs, vitamin bottles, sauces, crackers, bagels, and even gum. A 2018 study reported that more than $15.5 billion were spent on retail sales of gluten-free (GF) foods. Social media, aggressive marketing campaigns, and reports in mainstream press claiming the benefits of going GF encourage consumers to … Read More

Shoppers Guide: Gluten-Free Desserts

Jun 25, 2019 · UHN · Gluten Free & Food Allergies

For years, locating certain gluten-free foods has been challenging. Naturally gluten-free foods (like proteins, fruits, veggies, and fats) were no problem. But if you were looking for gluten-free grain-based food alternatives, health food stores or catalogues were your only options. That is certainly no longer the case. Gluten-free foods have … Read More

Ask the Expert: Nightshade Vegetables; Kidney Stones

Apr 30, 2019 · UHN Staff · Gluten Free & Food Allergies

Q: I think I might be allergic to nightshade vegetables. What are the symptoms? A: It’s rare but not impossible to have an allergy to edible nightshades. It’s more common to have an intolerance to them. Nightshade vegetables—which include bell peppers, cayenne or chili peppers, eggplant, tomatoes, white potatoes, and goji … Read More

Who Should and Shouldn’t Be Eating Gluten-Free Foods

Mar 26, 2019 · UHN Staff · Gluten Free & Food Allergies

Gluten, a protein found in whole grains, causes a reaction in people with celiac disease, gluten ataxia (an autoimmune disorder), and non-celiac gluten intolerance. Today, it is understood that refraining from eating gluten can help people suffering from these diseases digest food normally. As a result of this knowledge, the … Read More

Gluten and Your Gut

Apr 30, 2018 · Dawn Bialy · Gluten Free & Food Allergies

In recent years, the number of “gluten-free” food products has grown substantially. That’s because gluten—a type of protein found in wheat, barley, triticale, and rye—can trigger a host of unpleasant symptoms, including diarrhea and abdominal pain, in people who have celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. However, skipping gluten isn’t necessarily … Read More

Deciphering Food Sensitivities

Apr 27, 2018 · UHN · Gluten Free & Food Allergies

Food intolerances are on the rise. Today more than nine million adults suffer from food allergies. The Internet is rife with ads for “food sensitivity” testing kits, and some health care providers offer quick testing to find the foods that ail you. However, many tests can give false results, which … Read More

Understanding and Managing Lactose Intolerance

Feb 26, 2018 · Dawn Bialy · Gluten Free & Food Allergies

Lactose is a type of natural sugar found in milk. During digestion, lactose is normally broken down by lactase, an enzyme that is produced in the small intestine. However, some people are deficient in lactase, so they have difficulty digesting lactose, a condition referred to as “lactose intolerance,” or LI. … Read More

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