Do I need to take vitamins?

We are in May. Some of you may be dealing with allergies. Maybe some of us just need to go on vacation because we have been working since Christmas, taking care of our kids being sick in winter and spring, many of you are facing the exam season…   All of that makes us feel … Read more

Does fatphobia exist?

Many activists fighting fatphobia on the Internet claim that obesity is not a disease. They say that obesity is a risk factor.   Obesity is indeed a risk factor for developing many diseases and health problems (high blood pressure, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, 13 types of cancer, etc., etc., etc.).   But, is it … Read more

Gluten and Coeliac Disease

Let me tell you about a few things about coeliac disease. Let’s start from the beginning.   What is gluten? It is a complex protein that is found naturally in grain and flour from wheat, rye, barley and these cereals varieties. It is made of two proteins linked together, gliadin and glutenin. To help you … Read more