Gluten Sensitivity vs. Celiac Disease

Many people experience digestive problems caused by eating gluten.  Gluten is a protein in wheat, barely, and rye.  Do you ever experience symptoms after eating gluten containing foods like bread or pasta and wonder if you have celiac disease or a gluten sensitivity?  Although the two conditions share similar symptoms, there are distinct differences in the way a … Continue reading Gluten Sensitivity vs. Celiac Disease

Intermittent Fasting and Gut Health

What is intermittent fasting? Intermittent fasting (IF) is an eating pattern that cycles between periods of fasting and eating.  It doesn’t specify which foods you should eat but rather when you should eat them.  A common intermittent fasting method involves daily 16-hour fasts.  The 16/8 method involves restricting your eating to certain times of the day such as 12pm-8pm or 1pm-9pm. … Continue reading Intermittent Fasting and Gut Health