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Optimal Living Daily | Dr. Neal Malik
Optimal Health Daily, hosted by the esteemed Dr. Neal Malik, a tenured professor, registered dietitian nutritionist, and certified exercise physiologist, is a treasure trove of health and wellness insights. Dr. Neal delves into the latest research and timeless wisdom in nutrition, fitness, and diet, presenting them in easy-to-understand, digestible episodes. His expertise shines through as he handpicks and narrates the most informative and inspiring blog posts, offering practical tips and motivational stories to help listeners on their journey to optimal health.Each episode is a blend of science-based information and real-life application, making it a unique resource for anyone looking to improve their health and wellbeing. Dr. Malik's approach is holistic and inclusive, recognizing the importance of balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness. By focusing on diet, fitness, and nutrition, each episode provides you with the tools needed to achieve your health goals. His engaging narration and the podcast's diverse range of topics make it an essential daily listen for you as you seek to lead a healthier, more balanced life.This podcast is designed for those passionate about diet, fitness, and nutrition. It’s your go-to source for practical advice on managing your diet, improving your fitness, and understanding nutrition. Each episode offers actionable steps to foster a healthier lifestyle, emphasizing the importance of diet, fitness, and nutrition in achieving optimal health.Listen now, and become an OLD friend--your optimal life awaits...
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Feb 24, 2023 • 10min
2052: Q&A - Artificial Sugars
Dr. Neal explores the health effects of artificial sweeteners like sugar alcohols, aspartame, stevia, and sucralose. He discusses potential risks, such as genetic mutations and increased cancer risk. The chapter emphasizes consuming minimally processed foods with natural sugars and fiber, while promoting sugar alcohols and stevia as safe substitutes.

Feb 23, 2023 • 11min
2051: What is Volume Eating? Everything You Need to Know by Paula Norris
Paula Norris with Ideal Nutrition talks about volume eatingEpisode 2051: What is Volume Eating? Everything You Need to Know by Paula NorrisIdeal Nutrition is an in-person and online dietitian service based in Brisbane. Their biggest specialty is body composition improvement, with a focus on helping people gain muscle or lose fat.This has developed through their own interest in sports and strength training, with a particular focus on powerlifting, in combination with the experience gained working with clients. The original post is located here: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/volume-eating/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 22, 2023 • 10min
2050: Small Steps, Big Strides by Kathy Robinson
Kathy Robinson of Athena Wellness talks about how small steps equal big stridesEpisode 2050: Small Steps, Big Strides by Kathy RobinsonPrior to becoming a certified wellness coach and author of The Athena Principles – Simple Wellness Practices for Overworked Professionals, Kathy Robinson spent more than 25 years assessing the wellness of Fortune 500 companies. She was a Chief Audit Executive and Chief Risk Officer before turning the lens from professional assessments to personal ones and began helping her clients optimize their well-being, especially in times of transition or when striving toward new wellness goals. She also teaches and facilitates online offerings based on her wellness methodology that include practices such as writing and meditation.The original post is located here: https://athenawellness.com/blog/2022/1/1/small-steps-big-stridesVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 21, 2023 • 12min
2049: The Organic Advantage by Naomi Arnold
Naomi Arnold with Les Mills talks about the organic advantageEpisode 2049: The Organic Advantage by Naomi ArnoldOn a mission to create a fitter planet, Les Mills is the global group fitness leader serving up science-backed workouts and evidence-based education.You can experience LES MILLS™ workouts in 20,000 fitness clubs around the world, or access 1000+ world-leading workouts anytime, anywhere using LES MILLS™ On Demand. To discover the latest fitness insights and advice visit lesmills.com/fit-planet.The original post is located here: https://www.lesmills.com/fit-planet/green-living/organic-advantage/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 20, 2023 • 10min
2048: What Are the Most Important Details to Share With Your Trainer? by Ashley Ann Lawrie
Ashley Ann Lawrie of Free Form Fitness tells you which details to share with your trainerEpisode 2048: What Are the Most Important Details to Share With Your Trainer? by Ashley Ann LawrieThe vision behind Free Form Fitness is to create a fitness company that is so much more than just a gym that offered personal training. They've created a holistic approach that includes the many facets of a healthy life well-lived. Their time-tested pillars: nutrition, accountability and fitness are just three of the areas their incredible personal trainers focus on, and they are designed to change your life forever.The original post is located here: https://freeformfitness.ca/what-are-the-most-important-details-to-share-with-your-trainer/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 19, 2023 • 8min
2047: When in Doubt, Write the Truth by Elana Miller of Zen Psychiatry
Elana Miller of Zen Psychiatry shares her thoughts on writing the truth when in doubt. Episode 2047: When in Doubt, Write the Truth by Elana Miller of Zen PsychiatryElana Miller is a psychiatrist based out of Los Angeles, California. She loves to write, read, and make music. Elana received her B.A. in psychology at Harvard University before studying at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, where she was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. I completed my psychiatry residency training at the University of California, Los Angeles, where she was nominated as a UCLA Exceptional Physician. The original post is located here: https://zenpsychiatry.com/the-truth/Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 19, 2023 • 11min
2046: Super Deadlifts by Nia Shanks
Nia Shanks on super deadlifts.Episode 2046: Super Deadlifts by Nia ShanksNia Shanks is a writer and coach, and leader of the Lift Like a Girl revolution. She helps women discover and reach their potential through an empowering approach to health, fitness, and life.Nia also hosts The Nia Shanks Show--the podcast dedicated to helping you reach your health and fitness goals and become the most awesome version of yourself.The original post is located here: https://www.niashanks.com/super-deadlifts/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 18, 2023 • 11min
2045: Are You Guilty of This Fat Loss Mindset Trap? by Jill Coleman
Jill Coleman warns you to be careful of a certain fat loss mindset trapEpisode 2045: Are You Guilty of This Fat Loss Mindset Trap? by Jill ColemanJill Coleman is a fitness instructor and blogger who created the popular exercise program Moderation 365. Her blog features helpful advice and experience about fitness and staying in shape, in addition to articles covering entrepreneurship and personal development. She is also the co-founder of Metabolic Effect. The original post is located here: https://jillfit.com/2011/08/12/guilty-fat-loss-mindset-trap/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 17, 2023 • 11min
2044: Q&A - Forks Over Knives Plant-Based Diet
Ask Dr. Neal your question about health, nutrition, diet, fitness, and more here:http://OLDPodcast.com/askor call: 614-568-3643Episode 2044: Q&A - Forks Over Knives Plant-Based DietVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 16, 2023 • 10min
2043: Why You Should Ditch the Scale and What You Should Do Instead by Lea Genders
Lea Genders talks about why you should ditch the scaleEpisode 2043: Why You Should Ditch the Scale and What You Should Do Instead by Lea GendersLea Genders is a NASM certified personal trainer, running coach, nutrition habits coach and fitness blogger. She helps you fast track your own running and healthy lifestyle journey. She helps runners get stronger, perform better and reduce injury-risk with her runner-specific strength training program. The original post is located here: https://www.leagendersfitness.com/news/2016/9/4/ditch-the-scaleVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices