Diet Related Diseases
What is elimination diet?
The elimination diet is not a new concept, although it has gained popularity in recent years. It was first proposed in 1926 by Albert Rowe to combat food allergies. (1)…
Diet Related Diseases
What is celiac disease – symptoms, tests and treatment
Celiac disease (CD) is an autoimmune disease that affects the small intestine and prevents the absorption of nutrients. It is caused by eating food with gluten, a protein found in…
Carbohydrates
Gluten-free grains
There are several grains that do not contain gluten, which have a similar nutritional profile as the gluten-containing grains and as such, serving as a good substitute. (1, 2, 3)…
Gluten
Does oatmeal have gluten?
Since 1950’s, when wheat was linked to celiac disease, oats were also considered as gluten-containing cereals, and thought to trigger celiac related symptoms. In the last 15 years, however, studies…