{"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":"3397: What To Eat If You’re Working Out More by Jessica Spendlove on Nutrition For Training","slug":"3397-what-to-eat-if-you-re-working-out-more-by-jessica-spendlove-on-nutrition-for-training","published_at":"2026-05-16T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906/3397-what-to-eat-if-you-re-working-out-more-by-jessica-spendlove-on-nutrition-for-training","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD4350996412.mp3?updated=1777905702","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD4350996412.mp3?updated=1777905702","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 3397: Jessica Spendlove breaks down how to fuel your body effectively as training demands increase, emphasizing the balance of protein, carbohydrates, and hydration for performance and recovery. Learn how proper nutrient timing and consistent intake can improve energy, support muscle growth, and prevent setbacks like low energy availability. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jessicaspendlove.com/what-to-eat-if-youre-working-out-more-r97y5/ Quotes to ponder: \"Protein plays many critical roles in our body including the building and repairing of muscle, which is why adequate intake is particularly important when we’re working out.\" \"Carbohydrates are your primary fuel source during high-intensity exercise and it plays a key role in maintaining effort, perception of intensity and may also assist in the prevention of cramping.\" \"Low energy availability = a mismatch between an athlete’s energy intake (diet) and energy used in exercise.\" 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":654,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906/episodes/3397-what-to-eat-if-you-re-working-out-more-by-jessica-spendlove-on-nutrition-for-training/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-323906/3397-what-to-eat-if-you-re-working-out-more-by-jessica-spendlove-on-nutrition-for-training.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}