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The Celiac Disease Lactose Intolerance Connection

The Celiac Disease Lactose Intolerance Connection

Food sensitivities, allergies, and intolerances are being recognized and addressed today more than ever. Yet with all the increasing knowledge we have, it is still difficult to know where your true food problems originate because of the variety of foods people consume. One of the places this confusing connection is most prevalent is with a […]

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  January 8, 2015   No comments
Moo-ve Over Dairy: Five Delicious Alternatives to Dairy

Moo-ve Over Dairy: Five Delicious Alternatives to Dairy

With dairy being one of the hardest foods for humans to digest, it’s not surprising that many people choose to give it up for better digestion. Add the fact that dairy can act as an anti-nutrient, actually blocking the absorption of some nutrients, and it’s not surprising that many health-conscious people are looking for dairy […]

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  November 10, 2014   No comments
Eating for Health: Top 10 Inflammation Fighting Foods

Eating for Health: Top 10 Inflammation Fighting Foods

Research is continually revealing a major culprit common in health problems ranging from heart disease to autoimmune conditions: inflammation. Armed with the knowledge of how harmful inflammation can be to our bodies, we can choose to fill our plates with these potent inflammation fighting foods. Check out ten options you don’t want to skip.  Spices. […]

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  October 27, 2014   No comments
Boning Up on Calcium Sources: 20 Foods with As Much or More Calcium as A Glass of Milk

Boning Up on Calcium Sources: 20 Foods with As Much or More Calcium as A Glass of Milk

Milk enjoys a strong reputation for being a terrific source of calcium. Each year the dairy industry pours advertising money into promoting the calcium content of milk and other dairy products. The problem with this is twofold. First, many people do not drink milk because of allergies, intolerances, and dietary preferences. Secondly, studies have shown […]

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  October 2, 2014   No comments