A few selections from last week's reading list

• Soluble or insoluble fibre in irritable bowel syndrome - The results of a randomized, controlled trial support "the addition of soluble fibre, such as psyllium, but not bran as an effective first treatment approach in the clinical management of patient with irritable bowel syndrome."  Full BMJ article (PDF)
• An abnormal immune response to wheat proteins may contribute to type 1 diabetes - news release, research abstract
• What is normal eating? A thoughtful essay that includes a dietitian's nonrestrictive definition.
• Prolonging the life of berries with "thermotherapy"



• Canada adds acrilamide to toxic substance list