What Is A Serving Size?
Serving Size This post will address what a serving size is. In our previous post on food groups, there was mentioning of serving sizes and how they relate with food groups thus we will focus in depth on what a serving…
Food Groups
In this post we will define what food groups are, identify the main foods groups and their importance to you. A food group consists of foods with similar biological and nutritional qualities. Typically, most food guides rely on food groups…
Maize Allergy
Maize Allergy This is another uncommon food allergy. It is an allergic reaction that occurs when you consume raw or cooked maize or food with maize products. Among some people, allergic reactions to maize can be triggered even with maize…
Citrus Sensitivity
Citrus Sensitivity In this post, we will have a look at citrus sensitivity. We will also identify signs and symptoms associated with the sensitivity and how you can manage this food sensitivity. This sensitivity is rare. It involves presenting with…
Histamine Intolerance: Assessment, Management And Foods To Avoid
Histamine intolerance In this post, we will have a look at histamine intolerance. We will attempt to define what it is, how it is diagnosed, and mention the foods to avoid to manage it. Histamine is a compound required for…
Food Allergies
In this post, we will assess the various food allergies. We will revise what food allergies are and provide examples on them and how they can be managed. We will also identify how these food allergies are assessed and diagnosed.…
Gluten Sensitivity And Celiac Disease: Management And Foods To Avoid
Both gluten sensitivity and celiac disease require the avoidance of foods that contain gluten. Gluten sensitivity involves you having negative reactions towards gluten-containing foods; though, these negative reactions are not triggered by immune responses. In fact, the cause of these…
Tyramine Sensitivity: Management And Foods To Avoid
In this post, we will assess a particular food sensitivity associated with high concentrations of tyramine in the body. We will identify the signs and symptoms you are likely to experience when you have high tyramine concentrations in your body,…
Lactose Intolerance
In this post, we will focus on an example of food intolerance which is quite common among the majority of the population namely lactose intolerance. You will get to understand what lactose intolerance is, the different types of lactase deficiency,…
Food Allergies, Food Sensitivities And Food Intolerances
Let us introduce the subject on food sensitivities, food intolerances and food allergies. In this post, we will examine and define the 3 aforementioned terminologies to comprehend what they are and apply this information when we discuss further about the…