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Jan 2021
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603 - Do Low-Carb Diets Really Boost You...

QuickAndDirtyTips.com, Monica Reinagel
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A new analysis suggests that low-carb diets cause you to burn more calories and lose weight. But the details tell a different story. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/weight- ... Show More
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