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I have just returned from Italy, mostly cities (Rome, Florence) and smaller towns. We did not try any villages, nor any tourist resorts. 1. This was unexpected: I made a list of recommended restaurants before departure, and they were all closed as though they were bankrupt. The surrounding restaurants were open as normal and no explanation was found...

The situation for those of us with fewer allergies is perhaps worse. Our most common options are packed with sugar and starch, which lead happy consumers down the path to diabetes.

I have just returned to the UK from a 2 week stay in Italy. Before travelling, I had read that Italy is a great place for gluten free food, and I was disappointed. Compared to the British, it is more common for Italians to know what Gluten-free (sanza-Glutin) is a real issue. Not a single Italian waiter or shop assistant was unfamiliar with the term...

That's interesting, and scary. I already struggle and I'd have immense difficulty if I developed further allergies. Is there a difference in "modified palm oil" and "palm oil"? Does it mean GM, or is it processed after harvesting? The production chain is very difficult to audit, and many products come into contact with gluten, and that contact does...

First issue - I am talking about Gluten. Also, I am not talking about Wheat, Barley or Rye. Gluten is a type of protein found in a large number of cereals including but not limited to the ones you listed (i.e. Spelt). Each person reacts differently to Gluten, causing Oats to be on the margin of some people's tolerance levels. Evidence suggests that Gluten...

I'm Gluten and Casein** intolerant, and I'm asking about this product: Name: Whole Earth Crunchy Original Ingredients: Roasted Peanuts (97%), Palm Oil*, Sea Salt. Allergy Advice: Contains peanuts. May also contain nuts. Source: www.wholeearthfoods.com (Surrey, UK) * palm oil sourced from RSPO members Each time I have try this peanut butter, I...