Research & Education

What is a Gluten-Free Diet? Gluten is a type of protein found primarily in the following grains: wheat, rye, and barley. Gluten is responsible for giving baked goods their texture and form. Negative reactions from consuming gluten may be due to one of the following reasons: an...

What is the GAPS Diet? GAPS stands for Gut and Psychology Syndrome and acknowledges the connection between gut health and brain health. A guiding principle of the GAPS diet is the important role of the gut microbiome in human health as well as the risks of “leaky gut” (also k...

What is the Paleo Diet? The Paleo Diet is based on the nutritional intake of our hunter-gather ancestors who existed during the Paleolithic Era. This era occurred around 2.5 million years ago and ended around 10,000 years ago with onset of the agricultural revolution. The the...

What is a Vegan Diet? A vegan diet is a type of a plant-based diet that is characterized by the exclusion of all animal-based foods. This diet excludes any food or beverage made from an animal including red meat (beef, pork, lamb, bison, venison); poultry including chicken, d...

What is the FODMAP Diet? FODMAP stands for Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides And Polyols. These are types of carbohydrates that can be difficult to digest for some people and lead to GI symptoms like gas, bloating, constipation, and/or diarrhea. The...

What is the Low Histamine Diet? This diet was developed for people with suspected and diagnosed histamine intolerance (HIT), which is the inability to break down histamine-containing foods and beverages in the gut. HIT is thought to be due to a deficiency of the gut enzyme di...