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Jeff Novick, MS, RDN: Thanksgiving is often thought of as time of feasting and indulgence and, for many, it means a time of overindulgence. As food is central to many of our celebrations and our health, I want to share some personal thoughts on Thanksgiving.

Is gluten really that bad for you? The short answer: No. The longer answer is that gluten is only bad for those with Celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. The current gluten-free diet craze is unhealthy for those who do not need it. In search of weight loss or feeling better, millions of Americans risk becoming sicker and fatter by increasing their intake of gluten-free products. A survey found that between July and August 2022, 27% of survey participants were gluten-free. Only 4% were com

This article originally appeared in the August 2005 McDougall Newsletter. By John McDougall, MD My guess is the welfare of the bacteria living in our colons was not a topic for discussion at your last social gathering – but that may change. Within our intestines live trillions of organisms that are so important to our health and survival that they should be thought of as a vital organ – just like our livers or kidneys. The gut microflora is the name we give to this living factory, whos