Diet

Gluten Sensitivity vs Celiac Disease

If you find yourself regularly experiencing pain, bloating, fatigue or other symptoms after consuming gluten, you may automatically suspect celiac disease. But recent research shows that far greater numbers of people are actually suffering from gluten sensitivity, a condition with certain celiac-like symptoms that is only now being understood. If...

Are Bananas Fattening?

There is a nasty allegation circulating the health sphere that bananas are fattening. Various parties are even claiming that bananas aren’t the angelic, low-fat, high-health food we always believed them to be. But is this actually true? What is the nutritional value of bananas? Are bananas adding extra calories to...

Is Organic Food Better For You?

A lot of people argue that there are more benefits to organic food than any other type. Is that true? Overall, probably. But in a tough economy, it is a little more expensive. If you are more worried about health and longevity, then you can’t overlook the benefits that organic...