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In a world of influencers posing as experts, and a time when the public’s trust in media is at an all time low, especially when it comes to nutrition and diets, Dr. Melina presents the Practically Healthy podcast. Drawing from her 20+ years experience as a nutrition MD and media contributor, along with cutting edge scientific studies and REAL facts, Dr. Melina will translate the latest health and wellness trends into what you should do, can do and will do to live your happiest, healthiest, best version of yourself. Each week, Dr. Melina will sit down with a preeminent health and fitness expert, celebrity, athlete, or wellness entrepreneur and discuss buzzworthy topics including intermittent fasting, the Ketogenic diet, mental heath, CBD products, HIIT training and more. Each episode will educate listeners and provide practical health and fitness solutions they can implement into their own busy lives. As a multi-tasking mother of two, small business owner and “reluctant cook” herself, Dr. Melina will serve up her tips and tricks with her signature wit and humor that will keep the listener engaged, entertained and coming back week after week.
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Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
Episode six of Practically Healthy with Dr. Melina features Dr. Nicole Avena! Dr. Avena is an author and an internationally respected scientist, speaker, and consultant on the subject of nutrition, diet, and food addiction. Melina and Nicole break down the mechanics of impulsivity and food addiction, exposing just how common this problem is. Their discussion offers proof that addiction is not a moral failing and explains how the deck is stacked against us today thanks to the ease of access to unhealthy, processed foods and aggressive marketing campaigns. The two doctors explore the misconceptions and science behind why certain diets fail and how the likelihood of success with a diet is not simply associated with lifestyle choices, but also with certain psychological factors and other unexpected details worth considering, whether you struggle with diet or not. Dr. Nicole also shares some uncomplicated and attainable strategies to help us find more success when trying to accomplish our dietary goals and to generally just feel better! Learn more about Dr. Nicole Avena's impactful work and her fascinating books by checking out her website: Dr.NicoleAvena.com
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