Diet Related Diseases
Selenium benefits and side effects
In the past, selenium was viewed as a toxin. However, it is now considered an essential trace mineral for humans which means that we need it for survival, but only…
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…
Carbohydrates
Can raw potatoes make me sick?
Indigestible Starches (1) Starchy foods, such as raw potatoes, unripe (green) bananas, plantains, and some legumes contain large amounts of resistant starch – a type of starch that is very…