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When did our obsession with being healthy become unhealthy?

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Any diet, you name it I've probably tried it. Low carb, low fat, high fat, I've even been  vegan . But, they weren't sustainable. If you’re wondering why all you've been eating is  Kälteen bars and you think they suck , it's because  everybody is different which took me a long time and some weird meals to discover.   What works for someone else might not work for you. Alas, it is frustrating watching your friend eat four toffee crisps for breakfast, yet you can't breathe near chocolate. Pro tip: don't be Regina George People react differently due to change in blood sugar levels from what we eat. Some people may eat bread resulting in blood sugars rising, however doesn’t affect other people - this can be said for other foods too. This, along with metabolism and hormones determines how the body breaks down proteins, fats and carbs and uses or stores them (some information on this here , here and here ).  Morale of the story, there a...