Lactose intolerance happens when your body cannot digest lactose, a natural sugar found in milk. This differs from a milk allergy. Lactose intolerance occurs when there is not enough lactase, an enzyme produced by the small intestine to break down lactose. If your...
Everyone’s fluid needs are different, but the Institute of Medicine (IOM) developed an Adequate Intake (AI), or recommended average daily intake, for total water to prevent serious dehydration. The AI for healthy women is 2.7 liters (91 fluid ounces) and for healthy...
We hear you! A common complaint among home cooks is how quickly fresh herbs spoil. It’s a shame because fresh herbs are fabulous for gut health. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to prolong the life of your fresh herbs. 1. To store herbs in the...
Like artificial sweeteners, stevia is a low calorie, sweeter alternative to table sugar. However, many folks prefer stevia because its active ingredient, rebaudioside A (Reb A), comes from a natural source. Does that make it a better choice? Maybe. Maybe not. The...
Sweeter than sugar, zero calories, and packaged in pretty pastel wrapping paper, it’s no wonder artificial sweeteners, such as Equal, Splenda, and Sweet ‘N Low, are popular sugar replacements. But, are they too good to be true? We think so. Research has linked...
