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8 diet myths - busted!

  • Written by Clare Collins, Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
imageAlmost half of people report being on diets - so you should know what works and what doesn't. from www.shutterstock.com.au

With almost half the adult population trying to lose weight - it’s time to bust some diet myths that just won’t go away. Here’s eight we’ve been asked about lately.

1. Celery has “negative”...

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