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A person stands on a colorful digital scale, reflecting the idea of weight tracking. This visual relates to the article "Eddie Abbew Claims Calorie Deficit Concern Fat Loss," which explores the importance of understanding calorie deficits for successful fat loss. The image aligns with the discussion on how people often track their weight to assess progress in weight management or fat loss plans.
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Eddie Abbew claims calorie deficit should not be the main concern with fat loss. What does the data say?

Eddie Abbew questions the calorie deficit model—but this article explains why fat loss still depends on it, with some key context
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A cup of black coffee with a jug of milk and scattered coffee beans on a dark slate surface
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The Glucose Goddess on coffee, milk, and blood sugar levels

Jessie Inchauspe warns that coffee spikes blood sugar — but research shows coffee's effects on glucose are complex and often beneficial for most people…
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A vibrant green smoothie in a mason jar, surrounded by fresh ingredients like lettuce, cucumber, green apple, and pineapple. This image visually supports the article’s challenge to viral social media claims comparing smoothies to doughnuts, highlighting the nutrient-rich, whole-food origins of smoothies.
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Should we compare smoothies and doughnuts?

Yes, both have sugar—but only one comes with fiber, nutrients, and a blender instead of a fryer. Claim : “Everyone thinks green juices or smoothies are hea
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A split-screen image contrasting bananas on a pastel purple background with Mars bars on a red background. The visual represents the misleading nutritional comparisons often made between whole foods and processed snacks, echoing the article’s critique of oversimplified health claims that equate bananas with candy bars.
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Bananas vs. Mars bars: an unnecessary comparison

The Telegraph's comparison between bananas and Mars bars raises questions. What does scientific evidence reveal about this claim?
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