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May is Celiac Awareness Month. Many people are plagued with gluten sensitivity and allergic reactions. The consumption of gluten in those with celiac disease causes what they define as an autoimmune response — the body attacking itself. In this case, the immune system attacks the small intestine and inhibits nutrient ...

There is more to fiber than meets the gut. Given their impressing list of benefits, high fiber diets are often recommended by healthcare practitioners. However, it might be wise to look at other aspects of fiber before loading up on psyllium seed husks. There are two types of fiber: soluble ...