Dr. Melina Jampolis

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Dr. Melina Jampolis

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

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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07/27/2025

🪵🌿 The Healing Power of Nature 🌞🌲

Feeling stressed, anxious, or low on energy? Step outside. Nature is more than a beautiful escape—it’s a natural medicine.

🌳 Health Benefits of Being in Nature:
• Reduces Stress: Lowers cortisol levels and boosts mood

• Strengthens Immunity: Exposure to phytoncides (natural plant compounds) supports immune function
• Enhances Creativity: Unplugging in nature boosts problem-solving and creative thinking
• Lowers Blood Pressure: Even a short walk in green spaces can improve heart health
• Boosts Vitamin D: Sunlight supports bone health and immune regulation
• Improves Sleep: Regulates circadian rhythms through natural light exposure

📌 Try this: Take a 20-minute walk in a park, forest, or by the ocean—no phone, just you and the sounds of nature.

Your mind and body will thank you. 💚

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06/16/2025

These are the kind of body composition changes you can get when you see an expert in prescribing GLP-1 medications (I have been prescribing them for 7 years) This patient’s weight is only modestly down but fat mass down and muscle mass increased. I have her in the smallest dose of semaglutide available. This also shows the importance of monitoring body composition during any weight loss program (I have been doing that for over 20 years!)

05/11/2025

Forget greens powders, hit the farmers market instead! Today’s haul: Rainbow Swiss chard. Kale gets all the glory but this leafy green is also a nutrient superstar - especially for heart health!! Any cooking ideas welcome!!

Just 1 cup of cooked Swiss chard contains only 35 calories plus:

🥬Almost 4 grams of fiber to help support healthy cholesterol and blood sugar levels
🥬 1/3 daily value of magnesium plus 20% DV of potassium to support healthy blood pressure
🥬 Great source of antioxidants C, E and beta carotene to protect your blood vessels from damage
🥬 Plus it’s loaded with disease fighting flavonoids that support heart health, metabolic health and brain health
Bonus: It’s loaded with iron for those following a vegan or vegetarian diet

04/28/2025

Meal Prep Monday: Cholesterol Lowering Hack. I’ve never been a great meal prep person but in my effort to lower my cholesterol as much as possible through diet I started making this every night before bed and it has been a game changer for boosting fiber intake.

Ingredients:
1/2 cup rolled oats
2 tbsp. Chia seeds
1 serving of vanilla protein powder (you can use any protein powder you like but I like this one that also has a 15 g resistant starch fiber blend that supports healthy GLP1 and cholesterol levels)
1 cup drip coffee (cooled)
Cinnamon to taste

Shake and refrigerate overnight.

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