Does Gluten Cause Keratosis Pilaris (a.k.a. Chicken Skin)? By Amy Burkhart MD, RD Chicken skin is a term commonly used for the skin condition keratosis pilaris. According to “Dr. Google,” this rash on the backs of arms, cheeks, and thighs is made worse…
Gac FruitThe Superfood You Have Never Heard Of By Amy Burkhart MD, RD New to Gac fruit? You aren’t alone. Gac fruit is emerging as a new superfood for health and vitality (1). What is so special about this unusual looking fruit originating from…
Why Gluten-Free Oreos Are A Big Deal By Amy Burkhart MD, RD Gluten-free Oreos are here. This is a big deal to a lot of people. While many folks on restricted diets are happy about gluten-free Oreos because an old favorite is available…
The Sucrose Intolerance Diet may help relieve gut symptoms. New research finds that over a third of people with IBS and diarrhea may have sucrose intolerance. With over 35 million people in the U.S. alone suffering from IBS, that is a lot of sucrose…
Covid And Gluten Intolerance- How Are They Connected? By Amy Burkhart MD, RD Up to 30% of people who have had covid, continue to have symptoms after the main illness passes. Some providers recommend a gluten-free diet to help with these lingering symptoms.…