6 Things to Love About Novak Djokovic

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Banana time during an Australian Open changeover

3 he became a poster child for going gluten-free -- Many attributed his breakout season in 2011 at least partly to a dietary change - Djokovic forswore all starches, and went on to his most dominant season yet. For those of us with "food issues," it was nice to see a gluten-free diet publicized as effective, even cool, instead of pretentious or a hassle.

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Banana time during an Australian Open changeover

3 he became a poster child for going gluten-free -- Many attributed his breakout season in 2011 at least partly to a dietary change - Djokovic forswore all starches, and went on to his most dominant season yet. For those of us with "food issues," it was nice to see a gluten-free diet publicized as effective, even cool, instead of pretentious or a hassle.