By Amy Burkhart MD, RD Histamine IntoleranceAre Foods Causing Histamine Intolerance Symptoms?2024What Is Histamine Intolerance? Histamine intolerance (HIT) is thought to be related to a build-up of histamine. Histamine intolerance is a condition in which the body has difficulty breaking down histamine, a natural compound made by the body’s immune system. Histamine plays a role…
OMAD: One Meal a Day FastingA Weight Loss Kickstart Or Passing Fad? By Amy Burkhart MD, RD Fonio is a staple “grain” in West African countries and is slowly gaining popularity in the US. It is packed with nutrition, and flavor, and adds a new twist to any kitchen. It may not yet be…
SIBO ExplainedSIBO Symptoms, Testing, Diet; And Its Connection To IBS By Amy Burkhart MD, RD Updated 2023 What Is SIBO? What are the symptoms of SIBO? Are SIBO and IBS related? Is there a SIBO test? What about a SIBO diet? And most importantly, what can you do to feel better? What IS SIBO? SIBO…
Arsenic In Rice By Amy Burkhart MD, RD Should Gluten-Free Dieters Be Worried? Arsenic in rice-should you be worried? Rice is a staple component of the gluten-free diet, so many who follow the diet are concerned. A Consumer Reports video segment titled “Why Your Child Should Eat Less Rice” includes words like: “dangerous,” “toxic,”…
