Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition

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 3263: Cara Harvey shares how she cut her grocery bill in half while still feeding her family of five nutritious meals. Her six down-to-earth strategies, from shopping your pantry to buying in bulk, prove that healthy eating is not only possible on a budget but can also simplify your routine and reduce food waste. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://apurposedrivenmom.com/6-tips-for-eating-healthy-on-a-budget/ Quotes to ponder: "Most of us spend more money eating out than anything else!" "If you choose to make 3 dishes a week, you can make enough the first time to just heat up the next time." "The less convenience foods you buy, the better your body (and wallet) will feel!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 3262: Vironika explores how deeply shame distorts our perceptions of ourselves and others, revealing how widespread and normalized self-hatred has become. Through raw personal reflection, she offers a powerful path toward healing: vulnerability, connection, and choosing self-love, again and again. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.vironika.org/escaping-from-the-prison-of-shame/ Quotes to ponder: "Shame is a prison in all our minds." "When I hate myself, however, I don’t know that it will go away. I begin to function as a different person in a different reality." "It happens to everyone, until it doesn’t. Until they make a purposeful effort to begin perceiving themselves another way." Episode references: Hotel California - Eagles (lyrics): https://genius.com/Eagles-hotel-california-lyrics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 3261: Eric Bach shares Jenna Leveille’s powerful transformation from 270 to 130 pounds, a journey built on sustainable habits, consistent effort, and a strong support system. Her long-term success highlights the value of strength training, food awareness, and community over quick fixes or trendy diets. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://bachperformance.com/how-i-helped-jenna-lose-130-pounds-and-inspire-millions/ Quotes to ponder: "I’d failed myself so many times, but it’s different when there’s the possibility of failing others who are rooting for you." "The biggest mistake most people make when it comes to losing body fat is turning every workout into cardio, trying to 'burn' as many calories as possible." "Awareness. Without being aware of food choices, you can feel like you’re doing everything right, or everything right according to the internet, and still not get results." Episode references: Women’s Health: https://www.womenshealthmag.com/ MyFitnessPal: https://www.myfitnesspal.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 3260: Dr. Neal Malik unpacks the myth of having to combine plant proteins at every meal, explaining that the body maintains an amino acid pool to build muscle from various sources throughout the day. He also clarifies why vegans may need slightly more protein due to digestibility, and how regular strength training ensures those proteins go where they’re most needed. Quotes to ponder: "There is no need to consciously combine different plant proteins at each meal because the human body maintains a pool of amino acids." "As long as you're eating a variety of plant-based foods, whether that's at the same meal or not, you will have plenty of puzzle pieces and that's all that matters." "The real key when you're thinking about muscle and muscle growth is to create the demand for muscle growth." Episode references: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO): https://www.fao.org World Health Organization (WHO): https://www.who.int Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 3259: Dr Jenny Brockis explains how increasing dietary fiber, especially from foods like broccoli, can help protect the brain from age-related cognitive decline. By supporting healthy gut bacteria that produce anti-inflammatory compounds like butyrate, a high-fiber diet reduces brain inflammation and promotes long-term mental sharpness. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.drjennybrockis.com/2018/11/19/broccoli/ Quotes to ponder: "Choosing to eat a high fiber diet will enable you to maintain a healthy population of those gut bacteria whose job is to keep your brain healthy and wise." "While we like to think our superfood heroes will save the world and us, it’s often the unsung heroes that actually make the biggest difference." "One medium apple, banana, pear or orange will provide anywhere from 4-6 grams of dietary fiber." Episode references: Butyrate and brain health research (NIH): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8477775/ Dennis Burkitt and dietary fiber (via Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dennis_Burkitt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices