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ZOE Science & Nutrition · July 28, 2026 · 15m

Most replayed moment: The surprising science of weight loss | Alan Aragon & Professor Sarah Berry

Nutrition researcher Alan Aragon and Professor Sarah Berry discuss the science of sustainable fat loss, explaining why popular diets like Atkins and carnivore fail to deliver long-term results. They explore how to find an effective, science-backed approach, and introduce the counterintuitive idea that, for some people, the first step to losing weight may involve gaining a little. The episode cuts through the noise of diet trends to focus on what actually works for fat loss.

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Highlights

Gaining weight first may aid ultimate fat loss
In some cases, the first step toward losing weight might involve gaining a little weight.

Editorial

Fad diets fail long‑term
Popular weight loss trends like Atkins and carnivore promise results but rarely lead to lasting success.
Sustainable fat loss requires a science‑backed approach
Instead of chasing fads, finding a formula that actually works involves understanding the science of fat loss.
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