2948: How to Choose High Quality Vitamins & Supplements
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Episode 2948:
Dr. Neal Malik breaks down how to choose safe, effective supplements in a largely unregulated industry. He explains why looking for third-party certifications like USP, NSF, and GMP can protect your health, and your wallet, by ensuring you're getting exactly what the label promises.
Quotes to ponder:
"One study found that 15% of protein supplements sold contain banned substances like amphetamines and anabolic steroids."
"The more certifications we find on a supplement’s packaging, the better."
"If you can find a product that has a USP, NSF, and GMP certification, then that’s a pretty safe purchase."
Episode references:
United States Pharmacopeia (USP): https://www.usp.org
National Sanitation Foundation (NSF): https://www.nsf.org/consumer-resources/what-is-nsf-certification
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2947: Return On Investment: How to Measure Your Life ROI by Amanda Wheeler with Mark Fisher Fitness
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Episode 2947
Amanda Wheeler reframes ROI as a powerful tool for evaluating how we invest our time, energy, and attention, not just our money. By treating daily choices like social media scrolling or skipping workouts as investments, she reveals how even small habits can generate big returns or long-term losses in our mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://markfisherfitness.com/measure-your-life-roi/
Quotes to ponder:
"Negative ROI in small choices permeates into everything else. It doesn’t stay contained."
"Every choice we make has a return on investment. Very small amounts of time can reap largely negative or largely positive returns."
"I’ve never left a gym session feeling like I had a negative return on investment. It’s positive 100% of the time."
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2946: How To Create Personal Health Anchors For Your Best Health AND Short, Sweet, and Simple Daily Changes in Perspective by Bret Gornik and Jason Loebig of LiveBetterCo
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Episode 2946:
Bret Gornik and Jason Loebig offer a refreshing take on personal wellness by encouraging listeners to define their own "health anchors" simple, functional benchmarks that help you stay grounded in what feels good for you. They also share four powerful mindset shifts that turn everyday habits into empowering choices, reminding us that we get to move, eat well, think better, and give meaningfully.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://livebetterco.org/how-to-create-personal-health-anchors-for-your-best-health/ & https://livebetterco.org/short-simple-sweet-daily-changes-perspective/
Quotes to ponder:
"You don’t need to complete a marathon, do CrossFit, eat paleo, meditate 45 minutes each day, do 20 face peels, drink celery juice, and sleep 9 hours to live a healthy life."
"An anchor is a state you know will bring you back to a feeling of well-being."
"I don’t have to work out today, I get to work out today."
Episode references:
Mindset by Carol Dweck: https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck/dp/0345472322
Feeding America: https://www.feedingamerica.org
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2945: Mail Bag - Question 1 by Roger Lawson on Productivity and Healthy Mindset Shift
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Episode 2945:
Rog Law explores the trap of perfectionism and how it often disguises itself as productivity, keeping us from taking meaningful action. He offers a powerful mindset shift to help you escape the loop of overthinking and finally start making consistent progress.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://roglawfitness.com/mail-bag-question-1/
Quotes to ponder:
"Perfectionism is procrastination in disguise."
"You’re not afraid of failure. You’re afraid of being seen trying."
"Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can."
Episode references:
The War of Art: https://www.amazon.com/War-Art-Steven-Pressfield/dp/1936891026
The Slight Edge: https://www.amazon.com/Slight-Edge-Turning-Disciplines-Happiness/dp/1626340463
The Dip: https://www.amazon.com/Dip-Little-Book-Teaches-Stick/dp/1591841666
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2944: How to Train When You’re Traveling or on Vacation by Nia Shanks on Exercising Consistently
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Episode 2944:
Nia Shanks shares practical, no-guilt strategies for staying active while traveling or on vacation, emphasizing flexibility over perfection. She encourages listeners to redefine consistency, making room for rest, spontaneity, and creative workouts that support long-term success.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://niashanks.com/how-to-train-when-youre-traveling-or-on-vacation/
Quotes to ponder:
"Something is always better than nothing, and that includes workouts when you’re traveling or on vacation."
"You don’t have to follow a structured plan, nor do you have to stick to a rigid schedule."
"Think movement, not 'working out.' Think consistency, not perfection."
Episode references:
Girls Gone Strong: https://www.girlsgonestrong.com/
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Acerca de Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition
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.
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