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Fat Loss Supplements That Work? And How to Reduce Bloating
Listen to Dr. Neal address this topic on Episode 415 of the podcast Optimal Health Daily. For fat loss, I’ll cut right to the chase: there is no safe supplement that I know of that will directly reduce body fat. I’m going to list some of the more popular “fat-loss”...
How to Make Good Habits That Stick
Listen to Dr. Neal address this topic on Episode 410 of the podcast Optimal Health Daily. I’m going to reveal to you my psychic abilities... I am willing to guess you know exactly which health behaviors you should be doing. You know what you need to do to achieve...
Weight Lifting Machines vs. Free Weights: Which Is Better?
I spend so much time discussing free weights and body weight exercises, so I spend very little time discussing resistance training machines! This probably makes me sound like a “free-weight snob”! I swear I’m not. I have no problem with weight machines. In fact, I...
What's the Best Autoimmune Disease Diet Plan?
Listen to Dr. Neal address this topic on Episode 400 of the podcast Optimal Health Daily. It seem as though more folks are suffering from autoimmune-related diseases or conditions these days. But for some of these conditions, it’s not always clear whether the actual...
Do Calorie Deficits Work or Do They Cause More Fat Storage and Weight Gain?
Listen to Dr. Neal address this topic on Episode 395 of the podcast Optimal Health Daily. When I was in school, I had to take an advanced nutrition course that examined the biochemistry of fats, carbs, and protein. In that class, my professor argued that by starving...
Forks Over Knives Commentary: Will Being a Vegetarian Cause You to Lose Weight Automatically?
Listen to Dr. Neal address this topic on Episode 375 of the podcast Optimal Health Daily. For those of you that aren’t familiar with the documentary Forks Over Knives, here’s a brief explanation: the filmmakers discuss the benefit of consuming a plant-based diet...
How Much Weight Can You Lose in a Month and What's the Best Way to Lose Weight?
Listen to Dr. Neal address this topic on Episode 370 of the podcast Optimal Health Daily. Realistic weight loss is a question I get quite often. I’ve mentioned the risks of losing weight too quickly on Optimal Health Daily before. Most health professionals and large...
Steps to Becoming an RDN, Plus Registered Dietitian Job Outlook
Listen to Dr. Neal address this topic on Episode 360 of the podcast Optimal Health Daily. Right now, the RDN credential is considered a Bachelor’s-level degree, but beginning in the year 2024, that will change. You will need a Master’s degree to become a Registered...
A Lesson in Self-Worth
This is a guest post by Allie Worsdale, who submitted the following essay as an assignment in Dr. Chris Patti's course at Appalachian State University. This essay has been featured on the Optimal Living Daily podcast - Episode 708. I think everyone has a moment in...
Problems with the Whole 30 Diet
Listen to Dr. Neal address this topic on Episode 350 of the podcast Optimal Health Daily. The Whole 30 diet is a version of an elimination diet that is gaining steam. Described by its co-author, Melissa Hartwig, as a “short-term reset,” the philosophy behind this diet...
