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Myth-busters: Beer belly or beer myth - can alcohol cause weight gain?

By Jennifer Bowden
Nutrition writer·New Zealand Listener·
22 Aug, 2024 05:00 AM4 mins to read

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We can make conscious decisions about our drinking habits to better protect our health and well-being. Photo / Getty Images

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