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One-size-fits-all diets do not work

A healthy food for one person may lead to weight gain in another, according to a latest study that suggests a one-size-fits-all approach to dieting is fundamentally wrong.

For instance, one woman in the study repeatedly experienced a spike in blood sugar after eating tomatoes, which would generally be considered a low-fat, nutritious food.

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