{"podcast":{"title":"Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition","slug":"optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906","podcast_index_feed_id":323906,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/OLD4549284412","website_url":"https://oldpodcast.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/179f5c46-1733-11ec-86d8-6fde4865f964/image/OLD-Cover-Health-3000.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Optimal Living Daily LLC","episode_count":3478,"summary":"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 passio…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-26T06:20:20.383708+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906"},"episode":{"title":"3370: High Fructose Corn Syrup: Just Like Sugar, or Worse? by Joe Leech with Healthline on Understanding Added Sugars","slug":"3370-high-fructose-corn-syrup-just-like-sugar-or-worse-by-joe-leech-with-healthline-on-understanding-added-sugars","published_at":"2026-04-22T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906/3370-high-fructose-corn-syrup-just-like-sugar-or-worse-by-joe-leech-with-healthline-on-understanding-added-sugars","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD9249675773.mp3?updated=1776448523","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD9249675773.mp3?updated=1776448523","summary":"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 3370: Joe Leech breaks down the long-standing debate around high-fructose corn syrup, revealing that it’s nearly identical to regular sugar in both structure and health effects. By cutting through common misconceptions, he shows that the real issue isn’t the type of sugar, but how much you consume. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/high-fructose-corn-syrup-vs-sugar Quotes to ponder: \"High-fructose corn syrup is a sugar-based sweetener, used in processed foods and drinks in the United States.\" \"In your digestive system, sugar is broken down into fructose and glucose, so corn syrup and sugar end up looking exactly the same.\" \"There is currently not enough evidence that high-fructose corn syrup is any worse than sugar from a health perspective, though more research is definitely needed.\" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices","meta_description":"Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episo…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":700,"processing_state":"processed","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906/episodes/3370-high-fructose-corn-syrup-just-like-sugar-or-worse-by-joe-leech-with-healthline-on-understanding-added-sugars/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906/3370-high-fructose-corn-syrup-just-like-sugar-or-worse-by-joe-leech-with-healthline-on-understanding-added-sugars.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}