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A new study shows gluten itself is rarely the cause of gut problems, whatever people think. But symptoms are real. So what’s really going on?
Many processed foods strip carbs of their natural fibers. Eating foods with an ideal total carbohydrate-to-fiber ratio can help with weight management and improve overall health.
Gas often plays a role in bloating. On average, our gas expulsion is around 600–700 mL per day, resulting in around 14 farts a day.
The FODMAP diet was developed to reduce the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. But as it grows in popularity, online bloggers and ‘health gurus’ are promoting it for a range of unusual purposes.
With so many bread options it’s a hard choice. Here’s which bread you should choose and why.
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Associate Professor of Human Nutrition, The University of Melbourne
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