When in Rome do as the Romans do

November 17, 2016 by Joan Breakey Article

The old saying “When in Rome do as the Romans do” also applies to food. It can be frustrating to find gluten-free products when overseas. I wanted corn flour, but the main wording on the variety of flours looked like semolina. Once I learned that Italians call corn flour, or maize flour, corn starch, I could buy what I wanted. I had a great time buying groceries from a local supermarket. Much can be done with pointing, especially for fruit and vegetables. People with iPads and internet can … [Read more...]

Joan Breakey is the author of foodintolerancepro.com. She is one of the few dietitians in the world who has a lifetime of specialisation in the area of Food Sensitivity. She is a Dietitian, Home Economist and Teacher. In 1975 she began her first work on Diet and Hyperactivity, investigating the effects of the Feingold diet on children’s behaviour. For more than 45 years Joan has been writing books and articles, publishing and presenting the results of her ongoing research in this area.