Gastrointestinal complaints caused by nickel allergy and the role of grain products Nickel allergy is one of the most common contact allergies and is best known for skin reactions such as eczema. However, less well known but at least as…
The relationship between diet, hay fever and gastrointestinal complaints Hay fever is a widespread allergic reaction that affects many people, especially during spring. It is an allergic reaction of the mucous membranes of the nose and eyes to pollen from…
What should you eat and drink for a healthy gut? A healthy gut is essential for a properly functioning body. A healthy gut not only helps support good digestion, but is also important for your immune system and mental health.…
The term leaky gut refers to increased permeability of the intestinal wall and is often used in alternative medical circles. Leaky gut is an important syndrome and not an alternative concept. The medical search engine shows hundreds of articles published…
“Are you making bone broth again?”, my children used to ask, because a pan full of bones does not look very appetising. But after the first bowl of soup, they would always ask: “Is there more?”. Because bone broth is…
On 22 March 2016, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre published the new Wheel of Five. The wheel was supposed to reflect the latest nutritional insights. But that is not the case. A new development in the world of nutrition is the…
The food we eat has a long journey to travel before it is digested. This process begins in the mouth, where saliva acts on the food bolus. When food is not digested properly, the stool may contain food residues. You…
