Diet Myth #173: Eating Birthday Cake Candles Doesn’t Burn Calories #1685115 (License: Personal Use)

In this satirical cartoon by Randy Glasbergen, two men celebrate a birthday with a pink-frosted cake and lit candles; one man comically licks wax off a candle while the other looks on with disbelief. The image illustrates Diet Myth #173, highlighting how absurd pseudoscientific claims circulate around weight loss. It serves as both entertainment and education, reminding viewers to question viral diet advice.

This image is used in health, nutrition, or myth-busting articles targeting readers seeking evidence-based dietary information; ideal for blog posts, social media infographics, or educational content debunking fad diets.