Sugar-free chewing gums contain a type of sugar called polyols. Examples of commonly used polyols are sorbitol and xylitol. Unlike regular sugar, sorbitol doesn’t get broken down and absorbed in the small intestine. It moves into the large intestine instead and once there, it has what is termed an ‘osmotic effect’. The presence of these [Read more…]
“Lately I’ve been really full and bloated after my meals. Are there foods I should avoid?”
Before you begin to exclude foods from your diet, it’s best to work out what the underlying cause of the symptoms might be. If this is something that has only started happening recently, it would be a good idea to go see your GP for a check-up. For some people, eating certain foods can cause [Read more…]
