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People feel better on meat-only diets because they stop eating junk food—not because meat is magical.
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The study found that people who ate low-carb diets without cutting calories still lost more fat than people who ate fewer calories but with more carbs. This suggests it’s not just eating less that helps—it’s what you eat, like animal foods, that makes a difference.
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Effects of macronutrient intake in obesity: a meta-analysis of low-carbohydrate and low-fat diets on markers of the metabolic syndrome
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2021 Mar 9The study found that eating fewer carbs and more fats improved health markers even when people didn’t eat fewer calories or cut out processed foods — meaning it’s not just about eating less or avoiding junk food, but what you eat that matters.