In today's fast-paced world, where workers often spend long hours in the office, it's crucial to make sure you eat healthy at work. This can be a particular challenge for people with histamine intolerance, as many foods cannot be taken along unrefrigerated and going to the canteen is usually not possible. In this blog post, I take a look at how you can eat healthily in the … [Read more...] about Histamine intolerance in the office: tips for healthy eating at work
Please update: Food Scanner App is here
We are finally where we wanted to be almost 10 years ago: packaged food scanning via app! The dream of scanning the barcode of a food with a cell phone and then getting a reliable result regarding our own tolerances is something we already had over 10 years ago. That was when the "nmidb - Scan" project began. We then invested hundreds of hours of work time, did research, … [Read more...] about Please update: Food Scanner App is here
Food scanner app for intolerances?
In order to know whether a packaged food is compatible with fructose intolerance or lactose intolerance, for example, you need to examine the packaging. You have to read the ingredients, but you need a relatively good knowledge of the substances they contain. You have to study the nutritional table, but you should know its background. And you can take a look at the labels … [Read more...] about Food scanner app for intolerances?
Leaky gut syndrome: what is it?
We first reported on leaky gut syndrome here on the nmi portal at the end of 2016. In internet forums and Facebook groups as well as on pseudo-medical sites, this "diagnosis" suddenly popped up again and again. The gut would be damaged by our food and our lifestyle, would have holes and would therefore be leaky. This would allow food components, toxins and bacteria to enter the … [Read more...] about Leaky gut syndrome: what is it?
Ask Ingrid – current updates
We wanted to launch our subscription program over a year ago. We explained exactly why in this article. But the app world is tough and development there is extremely fast. As soon as you have programmed something, something changes again and you have to "program afterwards". Of course, this only pays off if you employ your own developers or invest a lot of money. As we don't … [Read more...] about Ask Ingrid – current updates
Are food intolerances on the rise?
Lactose intolerance and intestinal fructose intolerance appear to have been on the increase for some time. In this article, which was written as part of the UGB Conference 2022, I want to explore the question of the extent to which there has actually been such an increase in food intolerances in recent years. Can it be proven or what factors could play a role? Fact or … [Read more...] about Are food intolerances on the rise?
Horned cow: Is milk from cows with horns healthier and less allergenic?
Milk from cows with horns is said to be less allergenic and better tolerated by lactose intolerant people. That's the information you keep reading online. Some processors have now specialized in products from horned cows, precisely because they are healthier. But is that the case? The cow's horn Cows have horns. Or had. Because almost all the cows you meet today, even on … [Read more...] about Horned cow: Is milk from cows with horns healthier and less allergenic?
Detox cure and detox patches: does detoxification work?
Detox cures and detox patches are on everyone's lips. Gossip magazines and blogs are overflowing with detox recipes, testimonials and advertising. But what's the detox hype all about? Our food is not "pure", we always take in substances that the body does not need or that could harm it. We are actively or passively exposed to cigarette smoke, repeatedly come into contact with … [Read more...] about Detox cure and detox patches: does detoxification work?
Aspartame: carcinogenic or harmless?
Aspartame is one of the sweeteners that is tolerated by intestinal fructose intolerance. And aspartame is one of the sweeteners that is often described as carcinogenic or otherwise hazardous to health. But is that true? I will explore this question in the following blog post. What is aspartame? Aspartame (E951) has been approved as a food additive for around 30 years. It is … [Read more...] about Aspartame: carcinogenic or harmless?
Ask Ingrid: News
Today it's once again about our "Ask Ingrid!" app. In this app, you can enter your intolerances and food is then filtered according to compatibility. There is also a community rating. Over 100,000 reviews from those affected are now included here. As a person affected, you can see how many users with the same intolerances tolerate this food well or badly. What you earn with … [Read more...] about Ask Ingrid: News
