The view that prolonged abstinence from lactose minimizes the ability to produce lactase and thus digest lactose was a common view until recently. However, recent research into lactase activity casts doubt on this doctrine and opens up new avenues in the treatment of lactose intolerance. What is it? I took a closer look. Eating lactose does not alter enzyme … [Read more...] about Does lactose avoidance change lactase activity?
Lactose intolerance
Easter with lactose intolerance. No problem!
Easter is just around the corner, and while many are looking forward to chocolate bunnies and Easter brunch, this time of year can be a challenge for people with food intolerances. I'm taking a look at Easter today with regard to lactose intolerance. With a few tips, you can enjoy the holidays despite lactose intolerance. Lactose intolerance and Easter: A celebration without … [Read more...] about Easter with lactose intolerance. No problem!
Intestinal flora, dysbiosis and microbiome
In this post I try to explain the microbiome and the microbiota. I try to show what it is and why the gut microbiome is important for us. Does it make sense to test and build up your intestinal flora? At the end I describe how you can positively influence the intestinal microbiome, the so-called intestinal flora, in order to avoid dysbiosis. Without dietary supplements, … [Read more...] about Intestinal flora, dysbiosis and microbiome
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?
Chocolate Easter bunnies and intolerance?
In the latest newsletter, I addressed this question and presented a few chocolatey or sweet alternatives to the Easter bunny. You can subscribe to the newsletter here. We send it out about 10 times a year, so don't worry about spam! And yes, there are now low-fructose, low-histamine and lactose-free alternatives. How did we come to eat chocolate Easter bunnies in the first … [Read more...] about Chocolate Easter bunnies and intolerance?
Kiwi chicken
As an intolerant person, you know enzymes... but you can also cook with them. This recipe, which I want to show you very quickly, gives you the taste of kiwis without containing a lot of fructose. The enzymes in the kiwi help us to tenderize the meat. It actually works! I'm not going to make a big deal out of it now, I'll get straight to the point. I hope it tastes as good … [Read more...] about Kiwi chicken
Secure 10% discount at Frunix
Three low-fructose summer recipes paired with a summer discount. What more could you want? A low-fructose summer - low-fructose drink After so much delicious food - a salad and an ice cream to be precise - you should also have a drink. So here is another cool low-fructose summer drink that is really delicious and that I like to drink on hot summer days. It also tastes very … [Read more...] about Secure 10% discount at Frunix
A low-fructose summer – ice cream
After something as healthy as yesterday's salad, an ice cream would be delicious... Unfortunately, it always contains far too much fructose or lactose. I also have something wonderfully low-fructose and lactose-free for you. The sweetness here comes from the corn sugar and the fructose-free honey substitute/rice syrup substitute from Frunix. You get 10% discount at frunix.at … [Read more...] about A low-fructose summer – ice cream
A low-fructose summer
It's finally here: summer. A little late this year, but what is as usual this year? Anyway, the hot season is synonymous with stomach ache, at least for me, because I have a fructose intolerance and don't want to give up certain things... For example, ice cream or cool summer drinks. Now that Reneé Hanslik from Frunix is producing all kinds of fructose-free products in … [Read more...] about A low-fructose summer
