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Sep 2024
29m 40s

The Truth About Protein for Weight Loss,...

SUSIE BURRELL & LEANNE WARD
About this episode

Are you getting enough protein from the right foods? This week on The Nutrition Couch, dietitians Susie Burrell and Leanne Ward share surprising insights on protein content in everyday foods, why it’s key for fat loss, metabolism, and staying full.

In this episode, we also dive into:

  • The difference between eating for satisfaction vs. eating for nutritional goals.
  • A new lighter aioli just in time for summer.
  • Healthier alternatives to diet soft drinks.

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