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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