backwards "substitute" (again)
Arnold Zwicky
zwicky at STANFORD.EDU
Mon Apr 25 20:59:30 UTC 2011
On Apr 25, 2011, at 1:12 PM, Charlie Doyle wrote:
> My wife is suffering a bout of diverticulitis, so I did the normal thing: I consulted WebMD. Dr. Web, however, seems to be a sadist: "What about seeds and nuts? There's no evidence these foods cause diverticulitis flares. But if you feel they trigger your symptoms, substitute them for other high-fiber foods."
"reversed substitute", now apparently advancing in the U.S.
arnold
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