Dr. Melina Jampolis

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Dr. Melina Jampolis

Precision Nutrition MD
Forbes Health Advisory Board
Practically Healthy Podcast
Spice Up, Live Long

01/01/2026

Glad to say goodbye to 2025! I’m looking forward to an exciting 2026 filled with love, laughter and cutting edge precision nutrition and GLP1 research that I’m incredibly excited to begin as part of my new focus on being a physician scientist. Any wait to share all my projects! HAPPy NEW YEAR and thank you for the support and connection this past year 🎉🎉🎉

12/27/2025

I’m obsessed with quick & healthy snacks and I got tired of buying store bought oat bites that had only 2 g of protein, 2 g of fiber and 9 g added sugar. My upgraded oat balls are delicious and have 5 g of protein, 2.5 g of fiber and only 3.4 g of added sugar (from honey). Plus they have pepitas (pumpkin seeds) for a boost of magnesium. Comment OAT and I will send you the recipe! MD

12/22/2025

Are you taking a GLP1 medication (or thinking about it). If so please listen to this reel. These meds don’t do all the work! Diet (especially fiber and of course protein) and exercise (both cardio and strength training) are really important for both short and long term benefits.

12/11/2025

Having seen peri and postmenopausal women for over 25 years trying to lose weight despite doing most things right, and measuring the body composition and visceral fat and muscle of all of my patients, I respectfully disagree with doctors who frown on using these medications if patients are not significantly overweight based solely on their BMI. These medications are a game changer, especially for women during this physically and emotionally challenging time in their lives. As long as they are used responsibly under expert supervision, these medications are an important part of the menopausal weight gain toolbox!

11/22/2025

It’s Alzheimer’s awareness month so I thought it would be a great time to clarify the misconceptions around statins. It’s one of the main reasons that I decided to start taking one in addition to heart health as dementia is far more terrifying to me, particularly since we have no good treatment options and women have a much higher risk.
Please don’t be fooled by influencers who claim that statins cause dementia - while some people DO rarely experience reversible brain fog, this is NOT early dementia and large studies of millions of people show a 20-27% decreased risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease which makes sense since vascular dementia is the second most common form of dementia and overlaps considerably with Alzheimer’s disease.

11/16/2025

Sunday morning virtual TV appearance (with my senior producer Gracie under my desk!) discussing the new study in JAMA oncology linking higher intakes of ultra-processed foods (UPF) with precancerous growths in the colon in woman under 50. What can you do to reduce your risk?
🥤Cut back on sugar filled sodas, teas, beverages and artificially sweetened beverages
🫕Cook more at home - make and freeze big batches of sauces, spreads and easy home made salad dressings as these were significant contributors to risk in this study
🥓Cut back on pre made breakfast foods with bacon and sausage as these are also potentially harmful to the colon over time
🫛Eat more plants - the fiber and phytonutrients can help offset any potentially harmful substances in UPF

11/11/2025

No matter how you feel about our country right now, today is about honoring the bravery and sacrifice of veterans (like my Grandpa Joey,pictured here with my beautiful grandma, who was awarded the silver star for bravery). Thank you to all those that served this country.

11/09/2025

Incredible few days in N. Ireland presenting on GLP1s in Clinical Practice at and moderating an incredible panel on precision nutrition featuring cutting edge research including women’s health, Parkinson’s, dementia, genetics of weight loss response, and a study I have been involved with looking at precision nutrition in ApoE4 carriers (the most well known genetic risk for Alzheimer’s). Enjoyed a tour of the outstanding Nutrition and Innovation Centre for Food and Health and discussed future collaboration in precision nutrition research. Plus a little sight seeing in between.

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween! This is the healthIER not perfect treat I made for my son’s school Halloween party. Quick Halloween nutrition tip - mini size candies add up fast! Have one or two and chew cinnamon gum or a mint after to get the taste out of your mouth! And don’t buy/keep your favorites - they are way too tempting. . 🎃🎃🎃👻👻

10/18/2025

Happy World Menopause Day! Today I’m talking about menopausal weight gain and the fact that it’s not all in your head! Changes in fat cell biology can profoundly influence your ability to lose or maintain your weight so you have to do things differently. Regular strength training is key and HITT training. May be even more important at this age. And when it comes to diet, yes lean protein is important but fiber is the real Star and supporting gut health, hormonal health and metabolic health. Any questions?

09/14/2025

This is how a nutrition doc makes a healthIER (not perfect) eating choice at a kids bday party. I folded up the salad in the cheese pizza & it was delicious - plus I got my daily leafy greens serving to lower my risk of diabetes & dementia🥬
What’s your fav healthIER hack?

09/13/2025

It’s National Cholesterol Education Month and increasing your intake of VISCOUS FIBER is arguably the one of the MOST important nutrients to focus on! Viscous fiber is a special type of soluble fiber that forms a thick gel in your gut — and that gel does wonders for your health.

✨ Health Benefits:
• 🫀 Lowers cholesterol by trapping bile acids and carrying them out of the body.
• 📉 Stabilizes blood sugar by slowing carbohydrate absorption.
• 🥗 Keeps you full longer — reducing appetite and supporting weight management.
• 🚽 Supports digestion by softening stool and improving bowel regularity.

🥒 Top Food Sources:
• Oats & barley
• Beans & lentils
• Flaxseed & chia seeds
• Apples, citrus fruits, and carrots

💡 Tip: Aim for 5–10 grams/day of viscous fiber for heart health benefits. Just one bowl of oatmeal with chia or flax can get you halfway there! Psyllium husk like Metamucil is also a great source but always start with food first!
👉 Save this post as a daily reminder to add more viscous fiber to your plate. Your heart and gut will thank you! ❤️.

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