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1. This "gluten free" is just another fad.

Reply to DetlefK (Original post)

Thu Oct 2, 2014, 07:04 AM

Oct 2014

I have a relative who is a retired nurse practitioner, she is constantly pushing this "probiotic" stuff on us, lots of supplements.

She's healthy, but annoying.

Just too many dietary fads, and dietary evangelists out there.

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Next time someone claims he's gluten-intolerant... [View all] DetlefK Oct 2014 OP

This "gluten free" is just another fad. Archae Oct 2014 #1

I'm actually very annoyed that when I had no health insurance Warpy Oct 2014 #3

I likewise get very tired SheilaT Oct 2014 #2

Ttought there was a possibility I might be celiac deafskeptic Oct 2014 #4

You've identified the real danger IMO Orrex Nov 2014 #6

Although actual Celiac disease is rare, I am glad to see more things available for them Marrah_G Nov 2014 #5