He has exchanged the stars for a new life.

almost a year Ago, Johann Lafer (62) has closed his Restaurant in order to have more time for himself and his family. And he has now written a book about diet for osteoarthritis.

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Johann Lafer: “I was my whole life, never sick. But six years ago, I wanted to visit my daughter, got out of the train and could suddenly walk. I had a stitch in the knee, tears before the pain came. I was helpless. I just thought: What was The diagnosis: severe osteoarthritis.“

the Star chef at the stove: Johann Lafer is also the TV-Show “Lafer! Lights! Delicious”“ well-known photo: Andrew Costanzo

Were you surprised?

back: “I’ve been saving it, never, always full throttle is given. I demanded of my body to much. Still more – the hamster wheel always ran faster. Still, I thought: something happens to Me so never. The aches and pains that set in over the years, I have displaced. At some point the went. I’ve robbed my body completely.“