Category: What’s Cooking?
How dietary guidelines for Irritable Bowel Syndrome have changed over time
Nutrition is a constantly evolving science. Guidelines change rapidly, and sometimes even contradict each other! This is what has happened with the dietary guidelines for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
The Basics of a Low FODMAP Breakfast
So, you’ve decided to try out the low FODMAP diet to rein in your IBS. You’ve downloaded the list of foods to avoid and the list of foods to eat. All that’s left to do is start! To begin the day on a right note, here are some tips to help you create your low […]
Children with Reflux (GERD)
Whether your child is a toddler or a teenager, they will occasionally suffer from diarrhea, upset tummy, excessive burping, abdominal pain, or heartburn. Sometimes stress from a big event in a child’s life – such as the first day of school, exams, or a sporting event – triggers a digestive upset. However, when digestive disturbances […]
GERD and Heartburn Tips
If you suffer from frequent heartburn, the most common symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), then even the most basic day-to-day life activities can affect your condition. What were once regular habits; such as eating, sleeping, and exercise, can be either aggravators or alleviators. The best approach for alleviating symptoms is a balanced lifestyle of […]
Get up for two minutes every hour and walk for better health
A new study published on April 30, 2015 in the online journal, Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology offers some hope to offset the hazards of sitting for long periods of time. Researchers at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City analyzed data collected in a National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey […]
Olive oil compound kills cancer cells
According to a scientific study that appeared recently in the journal Molecular & Cellular Oncology, an antioxidant phenolic compound found in olive oil has the ability to selectively kill cancer cells, while leaving healthy cells untouched. This compound known as oleocanthal would explain at least partly why people who adopt the Mediterranean diet are 15% […]
Expo Milano 2015: “Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life”
At last, it is time for Expo Milano 2015, the largest global event dedicated to food. “Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life” («Nutrire il Pianeta, Energia per la Vita») is the theme of the event: a reflection on the key role that nutrition plays on the development of humanity.
The Heroes of a Low FODMAP Diet
We have seen that the list of foods to avoid when we follow a low FODMAP* diet is rather long. Luckily for us, the list of foods that can be consumed freely is even longer.
The Zeros of a Low FODMAP Diet
Every individual suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or other digestive disorders is affected differently by his diet, but some food groups seem to be problematic for most people.
Visiting vineyards in Italy
Wine tours are all the rage now. Not only are there lots of options nowadays for discovering artisanal know-how around wine producing areas, they can also be tailor-made to suit your needs, whether you are planning to travel with family or friends, either alone or in a group, for a chilled out holiday or as […]
Banana art
I never had much of an appetite as a child, but my mother always made me finish what was on my plate. That’s why I still feel a little anxious whenever I think back on family meals, when I was told not to play with food (what I always tried to do, to save time).
Top 10 Reasons to Support Fair Trade
Fair trade is an organized social movement whose stated goal is to help producers in developing countries achieve better trading conditions and to promote sustainability. Here are 10 good reasons to support this movement.