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Vegan & Gluten Free Nutritionist
updated: Mar 01, 2013, 5:00 PM

I am looking for guidance on switching to a gluten free, vegan diet. Any suggestions on local nutritionists or classes that could help me?

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COMMENT 380361	2013-03-01 05:03 PM
Don't do it. The gluten phobia is a total hoax, utterly preposterous and without merit.
COMMENT 380367	2013-03-01 05:14 PM
Just for fun, this week I did a gluten & alcohol-free vegan diet to see if I felt any different. I think I lost a little weight but that's about it. Luckily I don't think I have any allergies/intolerances to lactose or wheat but it's good to try something new for a week or two to see how it makes you feel. Tomorrow I'm having a big steak and ice cream since I'm an omnivore at heart.
COMMENT 380374	2013-03-01 05:30 PM
Olivia McAllister, Nutritionist, Herbalist really changed my life and weight!! I loss thirty lbs., completely changed my diet and have maintained each for the last eight months easily because of Olivia's exceptional care, suggestions and advice. She was able to provide critical suggestions for substitutions to food in my regular eating life so as to make the shift seamless, long standing, and even enjoyable :-) She works out of Mia Lundin's (N.P.) large office (each specialist has their own consulting room.). Mia was the instigator as well as responsible for many of the positive changes in my life and body. Highly recommend both!! Phone (805) 882-1956. Everyone I know has asked me, "Who helped you? You look fantastic and so healthy!" Call her :) If you not only want change but also want a change that is maintained.
COMMENT 380375	2013-03-01 05:31 PM
I've been veg for 13 years, vegan for 4 years. I'd advise reading "Vegan for Life" by Virgina Messina and Jack Norris, both RD's. They both have excellent blogs, as well. I do not know of any local RD's, but good luck to you! Finally taking the step to go vegan sounds a lot scarier than it actually is.
COMMENT 380376P	2013-03-01 05:33 PM
It is a fad, but no one knows if it is for OP. OP could consult a doctor & nutritionist. For real fun, food brilliance, actual science and fantastic recipes, follow Kenji on Serious Eats: 2012 Vegan Diary and Recipes: http://www.seriouseats.com/2013/02/tips-for-vegans-eating-veganism.html?ref=pop_serious_eats He's finishing his 2013 vegan month about now: http://www.seriouseats.com/tags/The%20vegan%20experience
COMMENT 380379P	2013-03-01 05:43 PM
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22850429 I was just curious. "The prevalence of CD in the United States was 0.71% (1 in 141). ... Most persons who were following a GFD did not have a diagnosis of CD." Not criticizing Hermes. Again, just curious. Prevalence seems extremely high in my layman's view. "Abstract OBJECTIVES: The prevalence of celiac disease (CD) in the United States is unknown. We sought to estimate CD prevalence nationwide by using a nationally representative sample. METHODS: This study included 7,798 persons aged 6 years or older who participated in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2009-2010. Serum samples from all participants were tested for immunoglobulin A (IgA) tissue transglutaminase antibodies and, if findings were abnormal, also for IgA endomysial antibodies. Information about prior diagnosis of CD and use of a gluten-free diet (GFD) was obtained by direct interview. CD was defined as having either double-positive serology (serologically diagnosed CD) or a reported diagnosis of CD by a doctor or other health-care professional and being on a GFD (reported clinical diagnosis of CD). RESULTS: CD was found in 35 participants, 29 of whom were unaware of their diagnosis. Median age was 45 years (interquartile range, 23-66 years); 20 were women and 29 were non-Hispanic white. The prevalence of CD in the United States was 0.71% (95% confidence interval (CI), 0.58-0.86%), with 1.01% (95% CI, 0.78-1.31%) among non-Hispanic whites. In all, 55 participants reported following a GFD, which corresponded to a prevalence of 0.63% (95% CI, 0.36-1.07%). CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of CD in the United States was 0.71% (1 in 141), similar to that found in several European countries. However, most cases were undiagnosed. CD was rare among minority groups but affected 1% of non-Hispanic whites. Most persons who were following a GFD did not have a diagnosis of CD."
COMMENT 380381	2013-03-01 05:47 PM
OP, can you let us know a month after you've started to let others know how it's working out for you and if you found it difficult. I'm also curious about making this change. Good luck.
COMMENT 380382P	2013-03-01 05:47 PM
In other words, Hermes is correct.
COMMENT 380393	2013-03-01 06:07 PM
Thanks for the link 376 - the recipes look fabulous and could work with or without meat.
COMMENT 380409	2013-03-01 06:33 PM
While very, very real, Celiac's disease isn't as prevalent as people would have you believe. They have scientifically proven than unless you have Irish of Scottish DNA you are unlikely to have true Celiac's Disease. Those who do have it can have serious problems from it that should't be taken lightly. That said, what on earth is wrong with people not wanting to eat gluten? I feel like people have the right to eat however they want. Also, a week of "free" anything eating isn't going to do anything one way or another. Your body needs at least a month of "something free" eating for you to feel a difference. So much misinformation, so much agenda and rhetoric and so little fact. But hey, that's Edhat.
D8VANILLA	2013-03-01 06:34 PM
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COMMENT 380414P	2013-03-01 06:50 PM
376/379 here: I'm not affiliated with Serious Eats, really, I'm just a poor, food-obsessed omnivore. I think SE is the best food site on the web (too many to keep up with anyway). And J. Kenji Lopez-Alt is not a vegetarian, but a food lover, scientist, lover of life, and a methodology and recipe god. He used to work at Cook's Illustrated; he's done fantastic work at SE. Anyone who likes Alton Brown and Good Eats will love him. (there are video chats with AB on the SE site) I'm glad I could bring something useful to the convo. I hope OP finds good info there, and I too would like to hear back from OP.
COMMENT 380433	2013-03-01 07:34 PM
What is your reason for becoming vegan? Ethical or health related? If it's ethical, just spend more time researching which meats/products are produced in a way that is not unsavory. I tried being a vegetarian and realized it's rather difficult to do it in a healthy way. I couldn't imagine being a vegan, and think that if I wished to attain the same quality diet, I would be forced to spend gobs more in money. If you are an active person in any way, be prepared to pay big bucks for foods that fulfill the same dietary role as meats, with little to no real added health benefit. You can really cut down your meat consumption, lessening your impact, without committing to becoming a full vegan. You can do whatever makes you happy, and I hope you do so. I'm just trying to bring some more food for thought, so to speak.
COMMENT 380436	2013-03-01 07:45 PM
433: I see you've bought into the meat-industry hype. Being vegan can be as expensive or as cheap as you'd like it to be.
COMMENT 380445	2013-03-01 07:58 PM
433, actually, meat is much more expensive than a vegetarian diet. I'm not sure where on earth you shop, but even FM and Whole Foods is cheaper on a meat free diet. If you have some proof as to how you can possibly spend more money when you omit meat from your diet, please by all means, share it. Until then, empirical, practical and real world evidence proves otherwise almost universally, sorry to inform ya!
COMMENT 380446P	2013-03-01 08:02 PM
OP - if your question is whether or not a non-vegan diet is your natural heritage, wander over to your bathroom mirror and open your mouth. In there you'll see a full set of omnivore teeth. The front teeth are for meat eating, as are your canines. Your molars are for grinding away on vegetables and grains. If your really want to get scientific, compare your teeth to the teeth of a dog ( natural meat eater) and then to a cow (vegan)... and then draw your own conclusions. If you are making this choice for philosophical reason, go for it. On the other hand, if it is for better health, please reconsider. And SHOREBIRD is 100% right. Don't go vegan if you plan on reproducing. You need essential fatty acids for good overall health, and only source of those is protein, found in fish and meats.
COMMENT 380467	2013-03-01 08:58 PM
436: It can be as expensive or as cheap as you want it to be. Your health can only be as good as you want it to be. As I stated, I tried being a vegetarian. I am an endurance athlete, so I need lots of protein. I tried substituting all my meats with things like quinoa, beans, yogurts (obviously not vegan), etc. Other than that, there aren't too many non animal sources for dense proteins. I had to eat much more of each food to get the same amount of protein and noticed a significant decrease in my ability to recover after an exercise. I'm sure people can do it, but you can't tell me that a can of tuna or salmon is more expensive than its equivalent protein content in any legume. If you have any other simple solutions, I'm all ears. I still love quinoa and add it into most of my meals, because it is good to supplement my protein intake. I'm always looking for new foods to vary the diet.
SHOREBIRD	2013-03-01 09:05 PM
Not getting an omnivore diet sure makes some people grumpy.
SHOREBIRD	2013-03-01 09:23 PM
If you have forward facing eyes your DNA has designed you to be a carnivore or omnivore. Forward facing eyes give you depth perception to find prey. If you have sideward facing eyes you need to always scan your immediate area to avoid predators while you graze. Primates that are primarily vegetarians are slower at problem solving and develop big bellies to hold all the fruits and leaves. Primates that are omnivores are brighter more active and more likely to use tools to solve problems. Recent research has linked some attention deficit disorders and autism to pre-pregnancy and perinatal maternal nutrition. You can HAVE a baby whilst eating twigs and berries but they "might not be the droids you're looking for. :-)"
MESARATS	2013-03-02 12:19 AM
You may want to take a slow a and practical approach by eliminating one item from your diet at a time. Meat, dairy, wheat etc...at least for a week each and see what happens. It will also give you more info by the time you do get to a dietician, if you need one at all. Your body will tell you what works.
COMMENT 380487	2013-03-02 06:52 AM
Read Marks Daily Apple blog.
LEAHKING	2013-03-02 06:53 AM
sylvia salazar, naturapath, has helped me greatly with my diet and severe rheumatoid arthritis. for local vegan cafes and gluten free bakeries, try adama, and alchemy arts on chapala st. best of luck with your transition in foods.
COMMENT 380492	2013-03-02 07:04 AM
We went vegan a year ago because the doctor wanted to put us on cholesterol lowering drugs, and our cholesterol drop per dramatically and we lost weight too! There are tons of recipes on the internet! We bought a vitamix from costco and we grind everything we need to make bread with seeds, beans, etc... We are also 100 organic and we buy bulk stuff at lazy acres. Everything that says meat, substitute with tofu. There is a super delicious vegan yougurt now and we put it on our fresh fruit and seed granola. There is a tofu production called gardein that you can cook like Chicken and it is delicious! Go to edama, the vegan restaurant on chapala and you will be happily surprised how good vegan food is! We feel lighter, cleaner inside and never have that bloated feeling anymore! Vegetarian wraps with cilantro, Avocados, salsa, black beans, veggies, melted vegan mozzarella? Yum! Pasta (gluten free at trader's joe) alla puttanesca? Buonissima!
COMMENT 380494	2013-03-02 07:09 AM
Gluten is not evil to all people, even those with Crohn's or UC. Gluten is today, what carbs and fat were in the last 2 decades. I guess every 10 years we need to pull some food item up to scare people with. Yes, gluten can be very problematic for those with celiac or an intolerance. But it's not bad for the general population and it definitely doesn't adversely affect those with Crohn's or UC unless they have a sensitivity to it. I guess I would ask, what do you hope to attain by eliminating gluten from your diet? And I would also recommend you stay away from Dale Figtree; she's a nut.
COMMENT 380497	2013-03-02 07:15 AM
Just customize your dietary regime, like how you would for your dog....or just go nutz with it and start eating tofurkey sandwiches. You will have plenty to talk about with everyone that will put up with it all. Organics needn't have a link to Namaste...it is just food, like whether you select Regular, Blended or Super...or does your machine need diesel ?!..Bio-diesel?...uh-oh, Prius?
DANCING SHADOW	2013-03-02 07:43 AM
I'm Plant Strong and loving it! So much better for my health and sustainable for our planet. Had a stoke 2 year ago...now off all meds, blood pressure and cholesterol are perfect, totally reversed type 2 diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis is gone! Can use my hands and feet without pain for first time in years. As a bonus, no more migraines or acid indigestion and lost 30 pounds (and dropping). My favorite resources are Happy Herbivore, Fat Free Vegan, and Engine 2 diet books and blogs. See the DVD Forks over Knives or read the China Study if you want to know about plant based whole food livestyle.
COMMENT 380506	2013-03-02 07:53 AM
Try Sunshine Wellness Institute. I believe they cook and deliver too. Not a johnny come lately.
COMMENT 380516	2013-03-02 08:13 AM
"Eat to Live" by Joel Fuhrman convinced me to give it a try. I went vegan for 6 weeks lost 20 lbs, skin and eyes looked great (clear).... it was an interesting experiment and although I don't stay vegan now, I do try to base my diet on plant foods. Good luck!
COMMENT 380532	2013-03-02 08:50 AM
Before we designed tools to hunt down the "meat" we simply ate berries, seeds, gourds, Whatever fruit was available. Then we tasted the leftovers of some carcass taken down by a predator... DNA didn't have anything to do with our designing Tools to take down the animals we ate then, and DNA doesn't have anything to do with our designing fast food joints that are as bad for us as meat is. All animal products cause inflammation in our system, and we can get everything we need in the plant world. Read the China Study for the research part on animal products and inflammation. I love the healthy discussion, there is no need for insults!
COMMENT 380534	2013-03-02 08:57 AM
I have not eaten meat of any kind since 1973. I do eat a little poultry or fish. I could never give up cheese, butter croissants, or 1/2 and 1/2 :o). At 64 years old, I'm healthy; do exercise class 3 times a week and yoga. I am on no medication. Go for it.
COMMENT 380541	2013-03-02 09:16 AM
Extremism is never the solution. Eat a balanced diet of not too much fat or carbs and lots of fresh fruit and vegies. Humans are genetically and evolutionarily designed as omnivores.. Exercise a lot and forget about all of the California trendy fruit loops that want to cancel all vaccinations, dairy, meat, wheat and shaving their arm pits.. Just like all of the other crazy trends, they will go on to something else just as wacky in a couple of years.
COMMENT 380544	2013-03-02 09:24 AM
I have experimented with diet since I was 15. Was family friends with the Pritikins when the Pritikin diet was the national rage. I was vegan for 2 years and the worst diet ever. We are not evolved to be vegan. Especially if you are in to high performance sports (for me surfing and tennis). After lifelong experimentation, everyone is a little different. Vegan diet is difficult and surprisingly heavy if you eat a lot of vegteble protein. Now I eat vey healthy but I rely on fresh fish for protein. Good luck!
COMMENT 380548P	2013-03-02 09:45 AM
534, you are eating meat. Not that there's anything wrong with that. A close friend of mine eats only seafood. Not even poultry. Both are "meat," just not red meat. 541, I'm over 50 and have only shaved my pits in the summertime and my legs when the hair gets long enough that I feel it when I pull my socks up, or when I had or wanted to dress up. :-) I eat meat at least 4 times a month and red meat less than that, for monetary reasons, but I also believe it's a good ethical choice, due to my concerns about resource usage even more than care for animals, which is also of great concern to me. I support sustainable, "humane" mammal and fish meat farming and harvesting, but it's darn expensive. Too bad we don't have cuy in the grocery stores. Guess I should raise & slaughter it myself if I'm serious. And everyone should know their meat doesn't come from plastic trays. At least watch the food/travel shows on tv that show slaughter. And remember, heart, tongue and other offal are extremely edible. That's what poor people ate and I don't mean southern or soul food cooking. And eating small fish, those at the bottom of the food chain, is the best way to sustain our fisheries. Tasty and good for you. Though I do have TJ's pork pot stickers in my freezer. Ha! Food should be fun! I had Chicken Ranch chicken the other day; it was heavenly to eat meat! Oh, do I get meat cravings. I could not live without dairy, especially cheese, and eggs. And I love tofu, that's why I eat it. TO EACH THEIR OWN. NO ACCOUNTING FOR TASTE.
SEEDLADY	2013-03-02 09:46 AM
I recommend reading The Body Ecology Diet. It's how your intestines are working that is the Big Deal. No matter what your diet. From there, branch out to other books. Find what works for you. Food stuffs have changed so much since the chemical revolution of the 40's and 50's, even the raw materials are very different at the chromosone level. Wheat now has twice the chromosones it had 60 years ago. Our bodies have not evolved to digest this, perhaps why so many people have "trouble" with wheat and are developing so many automimmune diseases: arthritis, coronary, autism, diabetes, cancers. Sugars are everywhere, added to everything. If you change your diet you'll need to change your way of shopping and cooking as well. Recommend you find someone local who teaches "whole foods" cooking. Check out Goodland; they have teachers come in and teach various classes. You might even find some diet and cooking buddies in the classes to help you stay on track. Look for long term, gradual improvement in body functions. Doing anything for 'a week' will show very little. Keep a journal about what and how you eat. Bon Voyage! Don't let the naysayers prejudge you. Congrats on recognizing that things have to change in order to feel better. Too many try to sweep things under the rug.
COMMENT 380551	2013-03-02 09:47 AM
I just want to mention that wheat in general is not good for you (irrespective of gluten). Historically, it's been fine but all the wheat we use is genetically modified. I don't think original wheat of the ancients is available anymore.
COMMENT 380556	2013-03-02 09:55 AM
361 Is correct.
COMMENT 380570	2013-03-02 10:28 AM
After almost 20 years of chronic pain and depression, I became a vegan 4 months ago. Within a week - my pain dropped to almost 0 after being off the charts, my intestines and stomach feel normal and work perfectly; I wake up feeling rested and have energy all day; my blood sugar is normal after being pre-diabetic, my cholesterol is almost normal, and I've lost 15 lbs. Do it! Make the change. Google vegan and you'll get loads of information and recipes. I will never go back to eating meat, fish, dairy, or eggs.
COMMENT 380572	2013-03-02 10:36 AM
Yes.. it truly is about fads. As a medical doctor, I can tell you that VERY FEW people actually have a true dietary need for a gluten free diet... very few. Everyone else is just looking for an excuse for why they don't feel good either emotionally or physically. Solution: don't over eat or drink, eat a low fat diet and exercise a lot. Avoid fads, just take care of yourself.. and by the way, do vacinate your kids.. just talk to any polio or small pox survivor.
COMMENT 380574P	2013-03-02 10:42 AM
544, I have faint memories of being in their house! I more remember Mrs. Pritikin. Sure I knew them from temple. This was probably in the early 70's. He was kind of the precursor to Ornish, no? "... the focus of the Pritikin diet is unprocessed or minimally processed straight-from-nature foods like fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains such as brown rice, starchy vegetables like potatoes and yams, lean meat, and seafood." Wikipeida Published in the early 80's?! Seems like more than a lifetime ago. But I also remember LOVING Pritikin bread.
COMMENT 380582	2013-03-02 11:04 AM
Pritikin home kitchen, first place I ever saw whole grain bread, first place I ever had a fresh fruit smoothie. Lifetime inspirations. 1969.
COMMENT 380587P	2013-03-02 11:12 AM
Dr. 572: I agree, in general. Do you discount the numbers re: celiac disease provided by the CDC? I wholly agree that it is a fad; I've dealt with silly, self-indulgent bosses who insisted they had food allergies/intolerances when they did not, and have read about this for what seems like years now and seen the food companies making bucks off it, but I was shocked at the stats given by an agency that I generally trust. Have you read all the comments on this thread? Looked into current research numbers? I think anything that gets people eating healthier is okay. Oh. No, I don't. People should do it anyway, without a fake scare. But in this case, the ends may well justify the means. Wow, small pox survivors. I've worked with post-polio patients, but this is a new one for me. "The last cases of smallpox in the world occurred in an outbreak of two cases (one of which was fatal) in Birmingham, UK in 1978." Did you work with smallpox survivors in SB? Are there any in this day & age?
COMMENT 380656	2013-03-02 03:42 PM
551: Curious, why is it that "genetically modified" wheat is all of a sudden bad? Genetically modified is nothing more than selected for, in which case, every living thing is genetically modified in some form or another. Even transgenics aren't necessarily bad, as long as proteins aren't being made that make some substance that is toxic to consume. Organic, unfertilized, or GMO corn is genetically modified from it's original form to be edible by humans. Same goes for bananas and apples.
COMMENT 380661	2013-03-02 03:49 PM
It depends on the reasons for wanting to dramatically alter your diet. Many people don't have a choice. For example, if a Celiac doesn't stop eating wheat, the damage that is done to the gut by the body attacking itself will eventually be so severe as to cause malnutrition—which can lead to anemia, osteoporosis, and miscarriage, among other problems—liver diseases, and cancers of the intestine. Statistics suggest that 1/100 or so people may have CD yet only 1/4000 or so know they do. A lot of people are asymptomatic. A lot of people have been diagnosed with IBS and never even get tested for Celiac because they don't even know it exists. People can be gluten-sensitive without having Celiac, which is probably why so many people choose this diet on their own - they just feel better. This trend has brought a lot of attention to this issue and as a result there are many wheat-free options in the markets and in dining.
COMMENT 380693	2013-03-02 05:11 PM
@Shorebird - I usually respect what you have to say, but I'm surprised you don't realize that people who don't eat meat eat more than twigs and berries. I ate fine during my pregnancies without meat of any kind. All my kids are in exceptional health and are amazingly robust. As am I. Shocking, but true. Protein can be found a lot of sources, just not twigs, as you say.
COMMENT 380745P	2013-03-02 06:59 PM
Regarding what others have said about the teeth and what is a natural diet (and not culturally dependent, nor related to food scarcity such as in drought conditions or extreme cold temperature climates where little grows), consider the following: Observation of teeth: By observation of the teeth we find that in carnivorous animals the incisors are little developed, but the canines are of striking length, smooth and pointed, to seize the prey. The molars also are pointed; these points, however, do not meet, but fit closely side by side to separate the muscular fibers. In the herbivorous animals the incisors are strikingly developed, the canines are stunted (though occasionally developed into weapons, as in elephants), the molars are broad-topped and furnished with enamel on the sides only. In the frugivorous all the teeth are of nearly the same height; the canines are little projected, conical, and blunt (obviously not intended for seizing prey but for exertion of strength). The molars are broad-topped and furnished at the top with enamel folds to prevent waste caused by their side motion, but not pointed for chewing flesh. In omnivorous animals such as bears, on the other hand, the incisors resemble those of the herbivorous, the canines are like those of the carnivorous, and the molars are both pointed and broad-topped to serve a twofold purpose. Now if we observe the formation of the teeth in man we find that they do not resemble those of the carnivorous, neither do they resemble the teeth of the herbivorous or the omnivorous. They do resemble, exactly, those of the frugivorous animals. The reasonable inference, therefore, is that man is a frugivorous or fruit-eating animal. (* The term frugivorous in the preceding text is meaning a vegetarian diet including fruit, nuts, grains, vegetables, etc.) This is from a book called The Holy Science. I personally don't mind whatever people want to eat as it is their choice, but those who are scientifically minded may find the facts interesting.
FROGGY3	2013-03-03 12:12 AM
I am a patient of Dr Dale Figtree since 2006, & I concur she can be an excellent source to consult on dietary questions. Also, I just took at class with Melissa Costello, also mentioned above, & she is very adept at teaching nutritious & delicious vegan food. I believe we have many such practitioners here in SB, & are lucky in that respect. It seems to me the discussion got way sidetracked from what the original poster was inquiring about. Nothing wrong with experimenting with vegan & gluten-free. Going gluten-free could never hurt you.
SHOREBIRD	2013-03-03 11:01 AM
Vegan? Vegetarian? Frootloopian? My only concern is nutrition during pregnancy. Don't make a baby without the body and brain it needs to be healthy and successful.
LOLA	2013-03-03 07:13 PM
SBCC's Adult Ed has a class this week for cooling Gluten Free. I think it's this Tuesday night, check their website or go to the Schott Center to register.
SPARKEY	2013-03-03 08:27 PM
I'll read all of the comments later, but for now, this is an excellent question that pertains to me as well. Unfortunately, I am finally admitting that I am allergic to most foods and it looks like gluten is the primary evil. However I am not now nor ever will be (knock on wood) a vegetarian or vegan.
QUAD-LIX	2013-06-06 06:44 PM
So answering the OP question, it looks like we have: Olivia McAllister, Nutritionist, Dr Dale Figtree Then there's a book by Melissa Costello. Nutritionists aren't necessarily registered dietitians. With all of the active, food-focussed people in this town, I'm surprised there's not an RD around to advise people on going vegan. Throw a stick and you'll hit a personal trainer. But not a single vegan coach? There are several competitive athletes in this country who are vegans but apparently none of them are around here.

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