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Jul 2025
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2: The Dangers of AI Dieting

Imane Ghossoub
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Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we uncover the risks of relying on ChatGPT as your personal dietitian. Could it harm your mental health? Is AI calorie counting accurate? And what happens if someone blindly follows a low-calorie plan from AI? Let’s talk about the pitfalls to watch out for. Support the show 
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