Gluten Archives

Food Allergy vs. Food Intolerance: Know the Difference, Stay Safe!0
- A to Z, General, Health & Wellness
- November 27, 2024
Food allergies and food intolerances often get confused, but they have key differences that are important for your health. A food allergy occurs when your immune system overreacts to a food protein, triggering symptoms that can range from mild to life-threatening. On the other hand, food intolerance involves difficulty digesting certain foods, leading to discomforts
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Understanding Maltodextrin: Uses, Health Concerns, and Benefits 0
- A to Z, Health & Wellness
- August 8, 2024
Do you check the ingredients before buying food? If so, you may have come across maltodextrin on the label. Manufacturers commonly add this white, starchy powder to packaged foods like pastries, soft drinks, and candies. Whenever this ingredient is used, they specify it in the list of ingredients. Maltodextrin is a carbohydrate derived from rice,
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Everything You Need to know about Processed Foods 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness
- July 18, 2024
Most of you would say a big “no” to processed food. However, remember that a major portion of our daily food is processed. We consider food to be processed if it has undergone any changes from its original form. All chopped, canned, pasteurized, frozen, packed, dried, and cleaned goods fall under this category. This also
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Gluten often gets a bad reputation. Ever wonder why some people ask for a gluten-free diet? They may have gluten intolerance, experiencing adverse reactions when consuming foods that contain gluten. This is because gluten contains certain amino acids that can lead to digestive issues for some. However, demonizing gluten entirely doesn’t hold up, as gluten

Is Gluten a Godsend or a Grumble? A Popular Controversy.0

Gluten- free diets are all the rage with millennials and Gen-Z. Along with fitness gurus on social media propagating and others rubbishing the diet, there is much confusion about this common ingredient. So, what is gluten? Is gluten- free a superior diet? All about Gluten Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, spelt, and