July 2018 – Diabetes and Medical Info

Tapioca Allergy

July 26, 2018 by Matej Leave a Comment

Tapioca is a starch extracted from cassava root that contains very little protein, fiber or nutrients. It is mostly carbs and is considered as “empty calorie.” Tapioca comes from the plant species Manihot esculenta which is native to South American and West Indian countries such as Brazil, Columbia, and Cuba. It is a dietary staple … [Read more…]

Vinegar Allergy

July 20, 2018 by Matej Leave a Comment

Allergies are a type of “bodily reactivity to an antigen in response to a first exposure,” or an “exaggerated or pathological immunological reaction such as coughing, sneezing, difficulty breathing, itching or skin rash to substances situations, or physical states.” In simple terms, allergies are due to hypersensitivity of the immune system that causes damaging … [Read more…]