“Healthy eating” – how exactly does that work? What should I eat and in what quantities to keep my body healthy in the long term?
Professor Thomas Kurscheid receives these exact questions from his patients every day. As a nutritional and sports medicine specialist, he knows precisely what our bodies need to perform at their best. In our conversation, Professor Kurscheid explains which diets are best for sustainable weight loss and which factors beyond nutrition play a crucial role. He also reveals a simple rule of thumb that allows you to immediately assess whether you are currently eating a healthy diet.
So, let's finally bring clarity to the diet chaos. Tune in now and get the best nutrition tips directly from one of the leading experts.
#11 - "How do I lose weight?" | Prof. Dr. Thomas Kurscheid on Men's Health with Dr. Jonathan Apasu
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