Ash Wednesday marks the end of the carnival season and the beginning of Lent. Fish is traditionally on the menu on this day - especially matjes, which is prized for its mild saltiness and healthy omega-3 fatty acids. But what should you do if you want to avoid lactose and eat low in fructose ? No problem! Our matie salad is completely lactose-free and also low in fructose, so … [Read more...] about Traditional treat on Ash Wednesday: Lactose-free & low-fructose matjes salad
Fructose
Healthy snacks for an evening of soccer: fructose and histamine intolerance
The European Football Championship is a highlight for many sports fans. The excitement, the thrilling games and cheering together are just as much a part of it as delicious, often unhealthy snacks. But what if you suffer from food intolerances? Choosing the right snacks can be a challenge, especially with fructose malabsorption and histamine intolerance . Or if you just want to … [Read more...] about Healthy snacks for an evening of soccer: fructose and histamine intolerance
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?
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?
Sorbitol tolerance
Causes, symptoms and current findings Sorbitol, also known as sorbitol, is a sugar alcohol that occurs naturally in various fruits such as apples, pears and plums. In the food industry, sorbitol is often used as a sweetener and humectant and is known under the E number E420. In the case of sorbitol intolerance, also known as sorbitol malabsorption, the small intestine cannot … [Read more...] about Sorbitol tolerance
