3279: Is Dieting Bad For Your Health? AND Is Cheese Good For You? Dairy Cheese Alternatives by Dr. Monali Y Desai episode artwork

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3279: Is Dieting Bad For Your Health? AND Is Cheese Good For You? Dairy Cheese Alternatives by Dr. Monali Y Desai

from Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition · host Optimal Living Daily | Dr. Neal Malik

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 3279: Dr. Monali Y. Desai explains how yo-yo dieting, often caused by extreme, unsustainable eating plans, can raise your risk of heart attack, stroke, and long-term weight gain. She encourages slow, lasting dietary changes and suggests exploring healthier options like nut-based cheeses to support better heart health and sustainable weight management. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://www.ifwewerefamily.com/dieting-bad-for-health/ & http://www.ifwewerefamily.com/dairy-cheese-good/ Quotes to ponder: "Weight variability (which can be caused by yo-yo dieting) can increase your risk of heart attack and stroke, and can also negatively affect your blood pressure, blood glucose, and cholesterol levels." "The best thing to do is to make healthy changes slowly to how you eat." "Dairy cheese is a good source of calcium and protein, but it also has unhealthy fat in it." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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