Show Notes
Dietitians Leanne Ward and Susie Burrell share the weight loss non-negotiables their most successful clients rely on before party season, including protein at breakfast, meal planning and the right exercise intensity. They also cover new walnut and inflammation research, why whole nuts have fewer calories than the label says, and whether coconut water is good for hydration.
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