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Apr 22, 2026 22 min

291. Bread, calories, and weight gain… something isn’t adding up

from Help Me Understand Hosted by JK McLeod

A new headline claims bread can cause weight gain, even without eating more calories. In this episode, Coach JK shares his perspective on the study behind the claim, and how quickly research like this turns into conflicting advice. Article: https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-reveal-why-bread-can-cause-weight-gain-without-overeating Study: Wheat Flour Intake Promotes Weight Gain and Metabolic Changes in Mice ------ Instagram: @coachJKmcleod Email: [email protected]

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