There are a lot of terms out there for abnormal reactions to food – food allergies, food intolerances, food triggers, and food sensitivities. So what’s the difference? Food Allergy A food allergy is probably the most well-known food reaction but is also the least common – and most dangerous. When you eat a food you’re allergicContinue reading “Adverse Food Reactions”
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MSG
What is it?: a food additive derived from glutamate, an amino acid Where is it?: packaged foods, Asian dishes Is it a common trigger?: probably not (hear me out!) The Basics MSG, or monosodium glutamate, is a food additive commonly found in Asian dishes and prepackaged foods. It’s known for its distinctive umami flavor and has long been thought ofContinue reading “MSG”
On Loving Food
Happy Valentine’s Day y’all! I wanted to discuss something that I’ve been thinking about lately – emotional eating and love of food. We all agree that emotional eating isn’t the best. You’re sad, or angry, or disappointed, or even happy, so you reach for food. Cue disordered eating. But what about loving food? What aboutContinue reading “On Loving Food”