What are sorbitol and mannitol? Sorbitol and mannitol are types of sugar alcohols, also known as polyols. They are naturally found in a range of fruit and vegetables, and can...
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What is inulin? Inulin is a type of fructan (a collective name for a chain of the sugar, fructose). Really long chains of fructose (more than 10 fructose molecules) are...
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You might have heard about the “gut-brain axis”, and how things that happen in our gut can influence what happens in our brain, and vice versa. This connection is really...
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What is sorbitol? Sorbitol is a type of sugar alcohol (or polyol), which is commonly found in a range of fruits and vegetables. It can also be found in toothpaste,...
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Congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency (CSID) is a genetic disorder that reduces a person’s ability to digest sucrose (naturally found in some fruits, also known as table sugar) and maltose (naturally found...
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Have you thought much about your poop lately? If not, we recommend now is a good time to start. Your poop can tell you quite a bit about what is...
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Eating healthy but not feeling healthy – lettuce in on the secret!! Feeling bloated and distended after eating lettuce? Well, it is a common complaint. Lettuce (cos, romaine, butter etc.)...
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What is fructose? Fructose is a small sugar naturally found in a wide range of foods like apples, mangoes and honey. However, it is also found in a wide range...
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What is lactose? Lactose is the name of the sugar naturally found in milk and products made from milk. What is lactose intolerance? If we eat a food containing lactose,...
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We all know how important it is to stay hydrated, especially during the summer months. Sometimes you might want something a bit more refreshing than water. Finding a summer drink...
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