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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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  1. 16h ago

    Are We Just Modern Zoo Animals? The Ancestral Mismatch (Part 1) by Ben Greenfield on Healthy Habits

    Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com Episode 3549: Ben Greenfield explains the idea of an ancestral mismatch: bodies built for scarcity and physical effort now living surrounded by comfort and constant food. He compares the result to the diseases that show up in zoo animals rather than wild ones, and argues that the answer is not exotic technology but small, repeated doses of discomfort. He describes hormesis as the reason brief cold, heat, hunger and hard effort can build resilience into ordinary healthy habits. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/article/newsletter-6/ Quotes to ponder: "In summary: end every day having subjected yourself to mild amounts of discomfort throughout." "what would harm or kill you in large amounts induces cellular resilience in small amounts" Optimal Health Daily is a daily health and wellness podcast where we narrate the best articles on nutrition, fitness, weight loss, and healthy habits, read to you by a professional narrator so you can improve your health a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Are We Just Modern Zoo Animals? The Ancestral Mismatch (Part 1) by Ben Greenfield on Healthy Habits

  2. 16h ago ·  Bonus

    Introducing: On Purpose with Jay Shetty

    Introducing 3 Science-Backed Habits That Will Make You Feel Better Every Day from On Purpose with Jay Shetty. Follow the show: On Purpose with Jay Shetty Drawing on seven years of conversations with leading health experts, Jay explores “complexity bias,” our tendency to believe complicated solutions must be more effective than simple ones. He breaks better health down to three fundamentals: moving your body, protecting your attention, and investing in your relationships. Backed by decades of research, Jay shows why getting the basics right can have a bigger impact than any elaborate routine, and shares a simple 7-day movement challenge to help you put it into practice. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty Mazda crafts cars for people who do more than simply move. Visit Mazdausa.com to learn more. Consumer reports does not endorse products or services. Your future is waiting, and Walden is here to help you achieve it. https://WaldenU.edu JAY'S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe here: https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast What I Discuss: 00:00 Introduction 00:25 The Health and Wellness Trap 01:39 Complexity Bias 02:51 3 Fundamental Habits To Achieve Wellness 04:17 Habit 1: Moving Your Body 09:36 The Psychology Of Action & Effort 13:26 Habit 2: Protecting Your Attention 14:52 The Attention Crisis 21:55 Habit 3: Investing in Relationships 28:39 Returning To Timeless Fundamentals Episode Resources: This episode is for general educational and informational purposes only and is not medical or mental-health advice or a substitute for professional care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

    Introducing: On Purpose with Jay Shetty

  3. 1d ago

    Turmeric & Supplements for Osteoarthritis or Joint Pain on Nutrition Advice

    Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com Episode 3548: Dr. Neal Malik answers a question many listeners have asked: can turmeric or other supplements help with osteoarthritis or joint pain? He looks at what is known about the options people reach for most often, and what that means for anyone weighing whether to add one to their routine alongside the rest of their nutrition. Optimal Health Daily is a daily health and wellness podcast where we narrate the best articles on nutrition, fitness, weight loss, and healthy habits, read to you by a professional narrator so you can improve your health a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Turmeric & Supplements for Osteoarthritis or Joint Pain on Nutrition Advice

  4. 2d ago

    Why I Work Out by Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness on Fitness Mindset

    Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com Episode 3547: Steve Kamb explains that his own reason for training has almost nothing to do with how he looks. He describes being drawn to the idea of operating at the highest level he can in every part of his life, and to the people who stay in shape while working full time and raising a family. The takeaway is that a fitness mindset built on steady improvement outlasts one built on impressing anyone. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/why-i-work-out/ Quotes to ponder: "Being healthy is a challenge and should give you a sense of satisfaction because you know how hard you had to work to get there." "My heroes are the people who can overcome every excuse." "Complacency is dangerous. Always strive to be better, and you will get better." Optimal Health Daily is a daily health and wellness podcast where we narrate the best articles on nutrition, fitness, weight loss, and healthy habits, read to you by a professional narrator so you can improve your health a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Why I Work Out by Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness on Fitness Mindset

  5. 3d ago

    5 Common Diet Excuses Too Many People Make by JC Deen of JCD Fitness on Healthy Eating Habits

    Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com Episode 3546: JC Deen explains why the most common reasons for eating badly are usually about priorities rather than time. He walks through five familiar excuses, from not knowing how to cook to not wanting to track calories, and shows how deciding in advance removes most of them. His argument is that healthy eating habits get much easier when the decisions are already made before hunger arrives. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jcdfitness.com/2015/04/5-common-diet-excuses-too-many-people-make/ Quotes to ponder: "The truth is we do have time. Our problem lies within our priorities." "One of the best ways to ensure you hit your macro targets is to have a plan." "When you already know your diet ahead of time, it's really hard to mess it up." Optimal Health Daily is a daily health and wellness podcast where we narrate the best articles on nutrition, fitness, weight loss, and healthy habits, read to you by a professional narrator so you can improve your health a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    5 Common Diet Excuses Too Many People Make by JC Deen of JCD Fitness on Healthy Eating Habits

  6. 4d ago

    A Minimalist's Thoughts on Diet by Joshua Fields Millburn of TheMinimalists on Nutrition Advice

    Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com Episode 3545: Joshua Fields Millburn describes the diet and daily routine he settled into after years of eating whatever he wanted, covering food, intermittent fasting, water, supplements, exercise, sleep and stress. He treats food as fuel rather than entertainment, and credits the combination for an 80-pound weight loss and a marked change in how he feels. He is careful to say the specifics are his own, and suggests testing a single change for ten days rather than adopting the whole thing. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.theminimalists.com/diet/ Quotes to ponder: "Food is fuel, nothing more." "You don't have to kill yourself to become fit." "Improving one's health is the foundation of living a meaningful life: without your health, nothing else matters." Optimal Health Daily is a daily health and wellness podcast where we narrate the best articles on nutrition, fitness, weight loss, and healthy habits, read to you by a professional narrator so you can improve your health a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    A Minimalist's Thoughts on Diet by Joshua Fields Millburn of TheMinimalists on Nutrition Advice

  7. 5d ago

    Get Healthy and Fit, Part 1 by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Healthy Eating Habits

    Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com Episode 3544: Leo Babauta shares six rules for eating healthy, drawn from the gradual changes that reshaped his own diet over a year. He advises against drastic overhauls in favor of changing one or two things at a time, replacing what gets cut with something healthier and tasty, and eating smaller portions more often. The rules close on patience, since the changes that last are the ones that build slowly into healthy habits. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://zenhabits.net/get-healthy-and-fit-part-1/ Quotes to ponder: "I won't lie and say that making changes in your diet is easy, but I will advise against making drastic changes and in favor of making gradual changes." "If you try cutting one little thing out at a time, eventually you will get used to the change and it will become normal for you." "Be patient, and think long term. Don't look for quick fixes." Optimal Health Daily is a daily health and wellness podcast where we narrate the best articles on nutrition, fitness, weight loss, and healthy habits, read to you by a professional narrator so you can improve your health a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Get Healthy and Fit, Part 1 by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Healthy Eating Habits

  8. 6d ago

    The Best Time To Exercise by Ross Enamait of Ross Training on Fitness Mindset

    Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com Episode 3543: Ross Enamait answers a question he kept receiving from readers: what time of day is best for a workout. He argues that fluctuations in body temperature, testosterone and pain tolerance are not worth splitting hairs over, and that the real question is whether a person is willing to make the time at all. He points to his own years of early morning training as evidence that the right hour rarely feels right at first. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://rosstraining.com/blog/2015/09/the-best-time-to-exercise/ Quotes to ponder: "To put it bluntly, I believe the best time to exercise is the time that you actually will." "No one is weak or overweight because they are exercising at the wrong time." "The time that you consistently make is the time that's right for you." Optimal Health Daily is a daily health and wellness podcast where we narrate the best articles on nutrition, fitness, weight loss, and healthy habits, read to you by a professional narrator so you can improve your health a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Best Time To Exercise by Ross Enamait of Ross Training on Fitness Mindset
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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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