APT diet solutions by Apeksha Thakkar

  Unravelling Difference between Food allergy ,Food sensitivity and Food Intolerance You would have heard from people, at some point in time talking about allergies? Well, for most, it’s about using common terms’ allergy’, if any food component isn’t going well down the throat. There is a spot-on differentiating criterion, to confirm whether a person is allergic, intolerant, or sensitive to specific food. All three are different from each other, hence cannot be used interchangeably. In this blog, we are going to understand basic, yet vital differences between them. How are they different? Firstly, in a tabular format let us understand fundamental differences between them. Food Allergy Food Sensitivity Food intolerance Food allergy is a reaction caused by food which can affect body organs, causing a range of symptoms from mild to life threatening conditions like anaphylaxis- a serious allergic reaction. It is seen in rare cases as low as 2% cases worldwide. They manifest symptoms ur...

  Vegan Yogurt: An Alternative to Dairy With more people opting for plant-based alternatives over dairy and meat-based products, the refrigerated sections of most supermarkets have been taken over by plant-based non-dairy milk, yogurts made from soy, coconut, nuts, and other plant foods.   What is Vegan Yogurt?     Yogurt is traditionally made from cow’s milk, but in the vegan version, non-dairy plant sources like almonds, soy, coconuts, peas, cashews, etc. are used. Notably, most vegan yogurts include probiotics or good bacteria that support healthy digestion but the species and amounts vary.   Nutritional Value of Vegan Yogurt   The nutritional value of vegan yogurt is mainly due to the plant-based ingredients used. Cereals like oat, rice, and legumes including soy, peas and nuts, and seeds have a good amount of proteins, fiber, and other bioactive compounds.   In a study, commercial vegan yogurt (made from soy, coconut, cashew, almond, and hemp) was...