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21 August 2014

Slightly overweight people live longer – so is it time to rethink our dietary advice?

One of the most unfortunate consequences of this constant revising of recommendations is the belief that no one knows what a good diet is. But look at the bigger picture and the consensus holds steady over time.

By Julian Baggini

Glutton meets gourmet: our ideas about healthy eating are becoming ever more confused. Image: Valero Doval

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