Allergy

The Effect of Cholesterol on the Body

December 1, 2019 Kimberly Distilli Allergy, Education, Healthy Food, Healthy Living, Nutrition Leave a comment   ,

According to the American Heart Association, high cholesterol affects one in every three Americans. Many factors play a role in a person’s cholesterol levels, including family history, type of diet and exercise levels. To find out more about cholesterol, and how we can keep cholesterol levels in a healthy range, read on.

Cholesterol
Different types of cholesterol affect the body differently.

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What’s the Most Nutritious Rice?

November 2, 2019 Kimberly Distilli Allergy, Education, Healthy Food, Healthy Living, Nutrition Leave a comment   ,

For anyone who is watching calories or blood sugar levels, rice is often treated like an unwanted cousin at a family reunion. This is not entirely fair. All rice is not created equal and many varieties exist that are healthy choices to the non-nutritious, high in starch, white-rice variety.

Try a variety of rice for enjoyment and healthier eating.

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Milk from Oats?

October 3, 2019 Kimberly Distilli Allergy, Education, Healthy Food, Healthy Living, Nutrition Leave a comment   ,

Oat milk is the latest contender in non-dairy milks, sometimes called “nut milks.”  It is similar to other non-dairy milks on the market–soy, rice, coconut or almond milks.  Unlike these other non-dairy milks, it’s a bit more versatile because it has a creamy consistency and it does not separate when it comes into contact with hot beverages.  It’s the perfect choice for a non-dairy latte! 

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Oat milk offers a non-dairy alternative for milk-lovers.

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Allergy v. Food Intolerance

September 1, 2018 Kimberly Distilli Allergy, Healthy Living Leave a comment   ,
Allergy v. Intolerance

Allergy v. Intolerance

The words “allergy” and intolerance” are commonly used, but not always accurately used.  Knowing the difference can help you understand your body and how it reacts to certain foods.  This reaction is often, but certainly not always, an intolerance to food, rather than a true allergy.  The easiest way to think about the difference between an allergy and an intolerance, is whether or not the immune system is affected.  In a true case of an allergic reaction, the immune system reacts, causing changes in many organs in the body—sometimes in a life-threatening way. Food intolerance is typically less serious, and many times only involves digestive problems. Read more