Parents often confuse lactose intolerance with milk allergy, and although the two have similar symptoms, they are very different conditions.
Tag: celiac disease
Stomachaches: 5 Things Parents Should Know
How can you tell the difference between a regular tummy ache and something more serious? Get tips from a pediatric expert.
9 Amazing, Weird Facts About Your Gut
Your gut plays a key role in your health. It’s the source of many unexpected and fascinating tidbits of human biology. Find out 9 fascinating facts about your digestive tract.
A Dietitian Can Help You Lose Weight, Feel Good
Eating well can make all the difference in your daily life. Dietitian Laura Jeffers talks about how to maximize the nutrition you get from your diet, and how a registered dietitian can help.
Recipe: Fudgy Black Bean Brownies
These tasty brownies are made without any flour – so you can eat them even if you are avoiding wheat and/or gluten. The black bean is a surprising ingredient that gives this dessert texture but which doesn’t interfere with the chocolate flavor.
Your Step-by-Step Guide to a Gluten-Free Thanksgiving (Infographic)
Think holidays or special occasions are a good excuse to ditch a gluten-free diet? Today, gluten-free Thanksgiving meals can be just as tasty as a traditional dinner. All you need is a little advanced planning and the know-how.
Poor Weight Gain Is Clue to Celiac Disease in Children
Surprising as it sounds, the vast majority of patients with non-specific abdominal pain – such as mild diarrhea or lactose intolerance – do not have celiac disease.
How to Spot Those Sneaky Sources of Gluten (Infographic)
Gluten — a protein naturally found in wheat, rye and barley — lurks in foods and other products you’d never suspect. Get tips from our dietitian on how to avoid gluten and how to make sure your gluten-free diet is truly healthy.
Constipation: 6 Ways to Unblock Yourself
You can find relief whether your constipation is a typical case or something more serious. The difference comes in how you find relief.
Are You Planning a Cleanse or Detox? Read This First
Contributor: Katherine Patton, MEd, RD, CSSD, LD You hear a lot about the supposed health benefits of a cleanse or detox, designed to eliminate toxins from your body. There are many claims about various detox regimens, which could be in the form of a fast, diet, drink or powder. Removing toxins has questionable benefits, including: … Read More