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 3256: Crystal Karges shares a deeply personal account of her early struggles with dieting and eating disorders, revealing how societal and familial pressures shaped her relationship with food and body image. Through her story, she powerfully exposes the dangers of diet culture targeting children and calls for compassionate, informed parenting that prioritizes long-term well-being over quick fixes. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.crystalkarges.com/blog/instead-of-a-diet-for-kids-these-healthy-habits-create-real-change Quotes to ponder: "Dieting is the most important predictor of the development of new eating disorders, increasing the risk of these mental illnesses." "Nutrition is not a one-size-fits-all approach, and rules around food do not take a person’s (or child’s) individual needs into account." "We live in a world that is extremely harsh toward people who live in larger bodies, especially kids." Episode references: Eating Disorders: About More Than Food (NIMH): https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/eating-disorders Academy for Eating Disorders: https://www.aedweb.org/ National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA): https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ 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 3255: Ben Greenfield reveals five surprisingly simple yet science-backed strategies to help you naturally reduce your calorie intake without relying on willpower alone. Learn how tweaking your environment, utensils, and eating habits can lead to automatic appetite control and better food decisions, all by outsmarting your subconscious mind. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/article/appetitecontrol/ Quotes to ponder: "The less exposure your eyes, ears and nose have to food, the less likely you are to eat too many calories." "When you are engaged in an environment that is primarily geared toward entertainment,  you're likely to eat more food, whether or not you even like the food!" "Keep any snacks or tempting sweets in opaque (non-transparent) containers or places where they're not readily accessible in your home." Episode references: 59 Seconds by Richard Wiseman: https://www.amazon.com/59-Seconds-Change-Under-Minute/dp/0307474860 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 3254: Chris Reining lays out a clear path for young professionals like Henry who’ve built a solid financial foundation and are now asking, “What’s next?” By narrowing the overwhelming list of investment choices down to four core options, and urging a slow, focused approach, he explains how real wealth is built through patience, simplicity, and strategic progression over decades. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://chrisreining.com/what-should-i-invest-in/ Quotes to ponder: "Pick the one thing you like doing the most, and just do that thing for now." "I know at the beginning of your 20s it’s difficult to imagine you have decades ahead to invest in all these different things, but I’m telling you that you have decades ahead to invest in all these different things." "When you get to the point where you’re only spending a few hours a year managing your investments you can move on to the next thing." 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 3253: Rachel Trotta unpacks decades of diet trends to reveal why the fat vs. sugar debate is more complex than it seems. Backed by evolving science, she argues that sugar, not fat, may be the real driver behind inflammation, blood sugar spikes, and long-term weight gain, urging a shift toward balanced, satisfying eating patterns grounded in whole foods. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://racheltrotta.com/self-improvement/fat-or-sugar/ Quotes to ponder: "Frequent blood sugar spikes, not fat, cause inflammation and atherosclerosis." "A diet with sufficient fat is more satisfying, physically and mentally." "You still need to eat lots and lots of vegetables. The point of a low-carbohydrate and high-fat diet is to avoid blood sugar spikes, not to eat as much cheese and meat as possible." Episode references: Atkins Diet: https://www.atkins.com/how-it-works Paleo Diet: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/paleo-diet-meal-plan-and-menu 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 3252: Dr. Neil explains why stubborn belly fat tends to accumulate with age and outlines five evidence-based strategies to manage it effectively, covering portion control, balanced exercise, sleep, stress management, and core training. He emphasizes consistency over perfection and debunks the myth that ab workouts alone can spot-reduce fat. Quotes to ponder: “Belly fat is particularly tricky to lose, for some reason, it's really stubborn.” “There is no magic pill or magic routine that will guarantee the loss of belly fat.” “Doing this alone will not lead to belly fat loss, what it will do is to help those muscles pop once the belly fat starts to shrink down.” Episode references: Bastyr University: https://bastyr.edu American College of Sports Medicine: https://www.acsm.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices