Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian, leading nutrition scientist, cardiologist, and author of Food Is Medicine, joins Max to challenge conventional wisdom about calories, obesity, and the protein craze—and explain why what we eat may matter as much as how much we eat, with some surprising insights about metabolism, ultra-processed foods, and even ice cream.

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Dr. Dominik Nischwitz returns to unpack the biggest myths about fat loss, muscle growth, and healthy eating—and how to get leaner and stronger without obsessing over every carb, calorie, or wearable score.

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