

Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition
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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Sep 17, 2023 • 11min
2286: Consider, Commit, Lock by Tynan on How To Develop Self Discipline & New Habit Formation
The speaker shares their personal journey of transforming their undisciplined habits and emphasizes the importance of committing to decisions. Learn how making firm decisions and committing to them can positively impact your life, build decision-making discipline, and increase self-confidence.

Sep 16, 2023 • 9min
2285: Permission to Break the Nutrition Rules by Jill Coleman on Not Going Overboard with Nutrition
Jill Coleman gives you permission to break the nutrition rulesEpisode 2285: Permission to Break the Nutrition Rules by Jill Coleman on Not Going Overboard with NutritionJill 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/2016/06/16/permission-break-nutrition-rules/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

Sep 15, 2023 • 10min
2284: Creatine 101 - Everything You Need to Know About Creatine
Ask Dr. Neal answers your question about health, nutrition, diet, fitness, and more here:http://OLDPodcast.com/askor call: 614-568-3643Episode 2284: Creatine 101 - Everything You Need to Know About CreatineVisit 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

Sep 14, 2023 • 12min
2283: Eating Clean: Unintended Consequences by Nancy Clark on Eating a Variety of Foods
Nancy Clark talks about unintended consequences of eating cleanEpisode 2283: Eating Clean: Unintended Consequences by Nancy Clark on Eating a Variety of FoodsTechnically speaking, Nancy is a registered dietitian (RD) and board certified specialist in sports dietetics (CSSD). Practically speaking, she is a food coach and nutrition educator. She offers one-on-one personalized sports nutrition counseling to casual exercisers and competitive athletes at her private practice in the Boston-area (Newton) as well as online in her virtual office. She teaches her clients how to have more energy, lose undesired body fat, enjoy a winning sports diet—and feel confident about their food choices.The original post is located here: https://nancyclarkrd.com/2020/02/10/eating-clean-unintended-consequences/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

Sep 13, 2023 • 10min
2282: [Part 2] Should You Feed Your Family Plant-Based "Meat"? Here's the Scoop by Sally Kuzemchak of Real Mom Nutrition
Sally Kuzemchak talks about whether or not you should feed your family fake meat. This is part 2 of 2.Episode 2282: [Part 2] Should You Feed Your Family Plant-Based "Meat"? Here's the Scoop by Sally Kuzemchak of Real Mom NutritionSally received her Master’s Degree in Dietetics from The Ohio State University in 2006. As a registered dietitian, she’s worked in weight management, prenatal nutrition, and diabetes education in both clinical and community settings. She’s also served as adjunct faculty at Otterbein University, Ohio University Lancaster, and Ohio University Chillicothe. As a writer specializing in nutrition, she’s been published in nearly 20 national magazines including New York Times, Parents, Prevention, Health, and Family Circle. She’s the author of two books: The 101 Healthiest Foods For Kids and Cooking Light Dinnertime Survival Guide. She’s also been interviewed on both Fox and NBC. The original post is located here: https://www.realmomnutrition.com/plant-based-meat/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

Sep 12, 2023 • 9min
2281: [Part 1] Should You Feed Your Family Plant-Based "Meat"? Here's the Scoop by Sally Kuzemchak of Real Mom Nutrition
Sally Kuzemchak talks about whether or not you should feed your family fake meat. This is part 1 of 2.Episode 2281: [Part 1] Should You Feed Your Family Plant-Based "Meat"? Here's the Scoop by Sally Kuzemchak of Real Mom NutritionSally received her Master’s Degree in Dietetics from The Ohio State University in 2006. As a registered dietitian, she’s worked in weight management, prenatal nutrition, and diabetes education in both clinical and community settings. She’s also served as adjunct faculty at Otterbein University, Ohio University Lancaster, and Ohio University Chillicothe. As a writer specializing in nutrition, she’s been published in nearly 20 national magazines including New York Times, Parents, Prevention, Health, and Family Circle. She’s the author of two books: The 101 Healthiest Foods For Kids and Cooking Light Dinnertime Survival Guide. She’s also been interviewed on both Fox and NBC. The original post is located here: https://www.realmomnutrition.com/plant-based-meat/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

Sep 11, 2023 • 12min
2280: The Nutrition Basics: How to Best Fuel Your Body by Niki Bezzant of Les Mills on Building a Good Diet
Nutrition expert Niki Bezzant of Les Mills discusses the nutrition basics including the role of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and micronutrients. She emphasizes the importance of vitamins and minerals, good diet habits, pre/post-workout nutrition, and the significance of hydration. Additionally, she stresses the importance of meal composition and listening to your body for optimal health.

Sep 10, 2023 • 12min
2279: Top 5 Life Changing Healthy Habits to Do Immediately by The NeuroGym Team of MyNeuroGym
Learn about the importance of developing healthy habits for weight loss and overall health. Discover techniques to overcome emotional eating. Recognize and address emotional eating by reflecting on one's mental and physical well-being. Discover the importance of actively identifying and altering our habits. Start by focusing on the noticeable behaviors and gradually work towards consistency in changing them.

Sep 10, 2023 • 10min
2278: The Anger Iceberg by Kyle Benson of Gottman Institute on Understanding and Handling Anger
Kyle Benson with The Gottman Institute teaches about what's underneath anger and how to manage it.Episode 2278: The Anger Iceberg by Kyle Benson of Gottman Institute on Understanding and Handling AngerThe Gottman Institute understands that the human family is in crisis, and that all individuals are capable of and deserve compassion. It is their mission to reach out to families in order to help create and maintain greater love and health in relationships. They are committed to an ongoing program of research that increases the understanding of relationships and adds to the development of interventions that have been carefully evaluated. It is their goal to make their services accessible to the broadest reach of people across race, religion, class, culture, sexual orientation, and ethnicity.Want to improve your marriage in 60 seconds or less? Over 40 years of research with thousands of couples has proven a simple fact: small things often can create big changes over time. Got a minute? Sign up for The Gottman Institute's Marriage Minute at http://OLDPodcast.com/marriageThe original post is located here: https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-anger-iceberg/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

Sep 9, 2023 • 12min
2277: 3 Food Label Claims & What They Mean by Danielle Omar of Food Confidence on Understanding Ingredients
Danielle Omar talks about 3 food label claims and what they meanEpisode 2277: 3 Food Label Claims & What They Mean by Danielle Omar of Food Confidence on Understanding IngredientsDanielle Omar, MS, RDN, is an Integrative Dietitian, founder of FoodConfidence.com, and creator of the Nourish 21-Day Clean Eating program and Food Confidence community. Through teaching, speaking, and writing, she has spent the past two decades helping thousands transform their health. Danielle has also served as an expert consultant for My Fitness Pal, The Washington Post, The New York Times, LifeFuels, and Food Network.The original post is located here: https://www.foodconfidence.com/2023/06/20/food-label-claims/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