Do you need a 'summer body' to enjoy your summer?
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The term 'beach' or 'summer body' could be controversial and stereotypical. Even though the Bible is silent about it, what is the healthy perspective towards it? Dietician and food wellbeing expert Shola Oladipo, as well as ex-body builder and founder of Tough Talk, Ian McDowell joined Esther Higham to discuss this.
Released on 8 Aug 2024
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