What Is A Histamine Intolerance and How Does it Relate to Gluten? You have probably heard about a number of food intolerances – from gluten and dairy to fructose and FODMAPs. But there is a lesser known intolerance that is the topic of this post – histamine intolerance. It is estimated that 1% of the […]
The Link Between Gluten & Back Pain (Research Review) Can eating gluten cause back pain? Seems like an outrageous question on the surface, but the answer might surprise the skeptic mind. Back pain is one of the most common medical conditions that people seek medical attention for. In the US, low back pain will affect […]
Gluten Free Snacks Who doesn’t love a good snack? I sure do (gluten free snacks of course!), but the quality of a snack is important. Try to not think of a snack as just something to eat when you’re bored or not in the mood for a meal. Think of a snack as another opportunity […]
Can Gluten Cause Diabetes? Research has definitely made several links between gluten and diabetes, but before we dive into the connection, let’s define diabetes. Diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects how the body turns food into energy. In simplified terms, carbohydrate-containing food that we eat gets broken down into sugar (or glucose) by […]
Gluten Free Beer Traditional beer is made from water, yeast, hops, and wheat, rye, or barley. Obviously, the inclusion of these gluten-containing grains mean that traditional beer contains gluten. As gluten-free diets are on the rise, the demand for a gluten-free option to traditional beer is high. Of course, manufacturers have been quick to respond […]