About this episode

Karl Henry discusses the pitfalls of very low-calorie diets and offers practical health advice.

This week on  The Real Health  podcast, Karl answers your health questions in another Karl's Questions episode. Producer, JJ Clarke, joins Karl on this week’s episode. He explains why very low-calorie diets rarely work in the long term, how to exercise safely during hot weather, the simple health numbers everyone should be tracking, and the best way to reduce your caffeine intake without feeling miserable. From smarter weight loss to better sleep and building healthier habits, this episode is packed with practical advice you can start using today. https://www.independent.ie/service/why-you-can-trust-the-irish-independent/a/98708550.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Karl Henry

Guest: JJ Clarke

Topics covered

• calorie diets
• health advice
• exercise safety
• caffeine reduction
• weight loss
• healthy habits

Keywords

• 1200 calorie diet
• health questions
• exercise
• caffeine intake
• weight loss
• sleep
• healthy habits

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Irish Independent

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