calories
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Participants documented everything they consumed over two days, allowing researchers to calculate what percentage of each person's total calories came from ultra-processed foods.
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“He’s not. He burns calories pacing and lunging at us when we get within range of his claws.”
From Literature
And here’s some even better news: Even though avocados have a lot of calories, they are also surprisingly good for your health.
From MarketWatch
Even so, their daily calorie intake was about 330 calories lower on average.
From Science Daily
But bigger burgers also come with more calories, fat and sodium, dietary experts note.
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