Aspartame is one of the sweeteners that is tolerated by intestinal fructose intolerance. And aspartame is one of the sweeteners that is often described as carcinogenic or otherwise hazardous to health. But is that true? I will explore this question in the following blog post. What is aspartame? Aspartame (E951) has been approved as a food additive for around 30 years. It is … [Read more...] about Aspartame: carcinogenic or harmless?
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Chocolate Easter bunnies and intolerance?
In the latest newsletter, I addressed this question and presented a few chocolatey or sweet alternatives to the Easter bunny. You can subscribe to the newsletter here. We send it out about 10 times a year, so don't worry about spam! And yes, there are now low-fructose, low-histamine and lactose-free alternatives. How did we come to eat chocolate Easter bunnies in the first … [Read more...] about Chocolate Easter bunnies and intolerance?