Traveling Gluten-Free In Ecuador Gluten-free travel tips for Ecuador are scarce. To make traveling to Ecuador easier for the next gluten-free traveler, I decided to diverge from my usual medical articles and share information about traveling gluten-free in Ecuador. It is a fantastic country,…
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 by eating…
FODMAP Foods Cause Most Cases Of Gluten Sensitivity This concept is still confusing to many people, so I think it is important to clarify how FODMAP-containing foods are important to people with “gluten” sensitivity. Researchers studying gluten sensitivity were surprised to find that…
Sucrose Intolerance: A Common Reason For Stomach Problems How Regular White Sugar Causes Digestive Issues Haven’t heard of sucrose intolerance? You aren’t alone. The symptoms of sucrose intolerance include bloating, gas, and/or diarrhea. These aren’t topics most people like to talk about, but they…
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…