Oprah Winfrey starts trends.  When her book club features a book, chances are good that it will be a bestseller.  When she mentions a product on her talk show, millions of viewers will check that product out.
Earlier this month, Oprah discussed healthy living with her regular guest Dr. Mehmet Oz, who presented his “Ultimate Health Checklist,” which included three points about eating:
Know the five ingredients to avoid (high fructose corn syrup, sugar, enriched flour, trans fat, saturated fats)
The healthy foods to add to your diet

Antioxidants (Dr. Oz recommends tomatoes, broccoli, …

An increasing number of U.S. consumers are adopting a gluten-free diet, the Los Angeles Times reported Monday. 
People with celiac disease are required to avoid gluten, while others believe the diet boosts energy and improves digestion.
The story noted that sales of gluten-free products increased 20% — from $1.46 billion to $1.75 billion — during the 12-month period ending June 14, according to Nielsen.