Irritable Bowel Syndrome:
Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (FGID) The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is a continuous tube that connects the mouth to the anus. Its walls contain a layer of muscles, which can [...]
Artificial Sweetener Aspartame and Your Health
Aspartame is one of the most commonly used sweeteners in diet food and drinks. It accounts for over 60% of the sweetener market. Aspartame is found in over 6,000 food products, consumed by [...]
Body weight: what makes people fat?
In order to survive, people eat. With such a large variety of goods to choose from, most people do not go hungry. Why is it, though, that 10 chocolate bars will make you fatter than eating 10 [...]
Intestinal Microbiota: The Forgotten Organ
Although your intestines are very good at digesting the food and drink you consume, it couldn’t do it on its own. To help your digestive system out, your intestines are home to around 100 [...]
Food Intolerance VS. Food Allergies
Physical reactions to certain foods are common, however most are caused by a food intolerance rather than a food allergy. A food intolerance can cause similar signs and symptoms as a food [...]