⁠Indian Diet Problem: Low Protein, High Calories & Muscle Loss | Prashant Desai | FO501 Raj Shamani

⁠Indian Diet Problem: Low Protein, High Calories & Muscle Loss | Prashant Desai | FO501 Raj Shamani

From Raj Shamani's Figuring Out by Raj Shamani

April 25, 2026 · 2h 8m

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In this episode, Raj Shamani discusses the importance of protein in the Indian diet with guest Prashant Desai.

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