Digestion

You’ve probably heard of lactose intolerance, and you might know someone who avoids peanuts or shellfish like the plague due to an allergy. But what’s the difference between food intolerance and a food allergy...

There are two types of fiber: soluble, which mixes with water in foods and slows digestion, and insoluble, which passes through your digestive system intact. Both play an important role in a healthy...