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Do Calorie Deficits Work?
Do calorie deficits work or do they cause more weight gain? Dr. Neal looks at the research with marathon runners and fitness levels.
Will Being Vegetarian Cause You to Lose Weight Automatically?
Does being vegetarian automatically help with weight loss and weight management? Dr. Neal discusses portion sizes and more.
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...
Why Is The Whole30 Diet Bad?
Is the Whole30 Diet bad? What does the science and research say about this form of elimination dieting? Dr. Neal on nutrition and health.
How to Work Out with People Who are at a Different Fitness Level Than You
For years, my workout buddy and I would hit the gym every Saturday morning at 9:30 – that was our routine. We were both really good at sticking to this routine. If one of us had to cancel, we would be sure to let the other know. It really helped that neither of us had...
What Are Branched Chain Amino Acids?
Listen to Dr. Neal address this topic on Episode 310 of the podcast Optimal Health Daily. In typical Dr. Neal fashion, I will start from the beginning just to make sure we all understand what branched chain amino acids are. Then I will get into whether they are useful...
How to Get Past a Weight Loss Plateau
Have you hit a weight loss plateau? Dr. Neal discusses how you can modify your diet or exercise routine to break through the plateau.
How to Lower Your Blood Pressure and Triglycerides Quickly
Listen to Dr. Neal address blood pressure and triglycerides in Episode 285 of the podcast Optimal Health Daily. As we age, our blood pressure tends to increase. There are a number of reasons for why this happens: We tend to become more sedentary as we get older Our...
