My frequent and ongoing interaction with patients, along with my regular review of the latest scientific research and the growing field of precision nutrition, gives me unique insight into every aspect of lifestyle medicine including nutrition, weight loss, exercise, psychology and the behaviors that are essential to achieving optimal health.
Dr. Melina Jampolis, MD is an internist and board-certified physician nutrition specialist, author x 5, keynote speaker, and frequent media contributor. She is the past president of the National Board of Physician Nutrition Specialists and remains on their Board of Directors. For the past 25+ years she has specialized exclusively in nutrition for weight loss, disease prevention and treatment. Dr. Jampolis is a member of the Forbes Health Advisory Board, the US News & World report best diets expert panel, and hosts a popular podcast, Practically Healthy by Dr. Melina.
In a world of influencers posing as experts, and a time when the public’s trust in media is at an all time low, especially when it comes to nutrition and diets, Dr. Melina presents the Practically Healthy podcast.
Drawing from her 20+ years experience as a nutrition MD and media contributor, along with cutting edge scientific studies and REAL facts, Dr. Melina will translate the latest health and wellness trends into what you should do, can do and will do to live your happiest, healthiest, best version of yourself.
Listen to Practically Healthy Podcasts
Books
My Nutrition Approach
Sure, being lean and healthy is great, but so are chocolate chip cookies! With my approach you can have both (ok, you can’t have cookies ALL of the time but you don’t have to cut them out completely!) I’ve been helping patients lose weight and improve their health through better nutrition for almost my entire career in medicine (over 20 years!). I truly believe in nutrition, not just prescription fixes.
Unlike most weight loss and nutrition physicians, I don’t have a dietician or nutritionist that works for me so I see EVERY patient EVERY visit. This frequent and ongoing interaction with patients gives me unique insight into every aspect of weight loss and better nutrition including nutrition, psychology, and exercise. You can’t be successful long term unless you address all three.
What’s best for weight loss, low-carb or low fat? What foods should you eat (or cut) for optimal health? Red meat? Dairy? Whole grains? Chances are you’re probably very confused as every week the headlines seem to tell a different story. Why? Because there is no one size fits all when it comes to weight loss and better nutrition. This is why I have begun incorporating nutrigenetics and other aspects of precision nutrition including the gut microbiome into my practice. As the field of precision nutrition grows, physicians and nutrition professionals will be able to more effectively customize a person’s nutrition, diet, vitamin and supplement recommendations, and exercise plans to optimize results and better improve health on an individual rather than a population level.
As one of only a few hundred board certified Physician Nutrition Specialist in the United States, I stay current on the latest health, nutrition, diet, and fitness research and I do my best to take the confusion out of the headlines you see on the nightly news or online and do give you the truth, not just the hype. And as a busy mom of two young boys, you can bank on the fact that my suggestions are practical and realistic, even for crazy-busy-people (like me).
About Dr. Melina Jampolis
Dr. Melina Jampolis, MD is a board-certified physician nutrition specialist, nationally recognized nutrition expert, and experienced clinical advisor and spokesperson. A graduate of Tufts University and Tufts University School of Medicine, she completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. She was board-certified in Internal Medicine from 1999–2009 and became a board-certified Physician Nutrition Specialist in 2004.
Dr. Jampolis is the past president of the National Board of Physician Nutrition Specialists and continues to serve on its Board of Directors. She has also served on the Board of Directors and Public Affairs Committee of the American Society for Nutrition and is an active member of the American Society for Nutrition, The Obesity Society, and the International Society of Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics.
A trusted media authority, Dr. Jampolis hosted Fit TV’s Diet Doctor on Discovery Network and served as the diet and fitness expert for CNNHealth.com from 2008–2014, where she continues to contribute. She is a contributing writer and expert panel member for U.S. News & World Report Best Diets, a founding member of the Forbes Health Advisory Board, and host of the podcast Practically Healthy with Dr. Melina.
She is the author of five books, including The No-Time-to-Lose Diet, The Calendar Diet, The Doctor on Demand Diet, Spice Up, Slim Down, and Spice Up, Live Long. Her upcoming book, Spice Up, Stay Sharp, will be released in fall 2026.
Dr. Jampolis is a frequent guest on national television, including Live with Kelly and Ryan, The Doctors, The Dr. Oz Show, CNN, and Fox News, and has appeared on the Today Show, Access Hollywood Live, and The Talk. She has contributed to hundreds of print and digital outlets, including USA Today, The Washington Post, Prevention, Women’s Health, and Forbes.
As a highly sought-after consultant and spokesperson, Dr. Jampolis has partnered with leading food and health brands, including Post Cereals, Eggland’s Best, Activia, Thrive Culinary Algae Oil, Zevia, and Supergut. She also collaborated with Randy Jackson to develop the Unify Health Labs supplement line.
In her clinical and research work, Dr. Jampolis focuses on precision nutrition and metabolic health. She is actively involved in in-office clinical trials evaluating microbiome changes during weight loss with GLP-1 therapies, the role of creatine in weight management, and genetic determinants of weight loss response. She is also engaged in clinical research on precision nutrition approaches to dementia prevention.
Based in Los Angeles, Dr. Jampolis maintains a private practice specializing in precision nutrition for disease prevention and weight management. She is deeply committed to advancing public health through nutrition education, addressing childhood obesity, and reducing nutrition disparities in underserved communities. She is a founding member of I Believe in Her and an active supporter of the She Angels Foundation, which provides grants to female-led nonprofit organizations.
Speaking Programs
Food as Medicine
In this presentation, Dr. Melina delivers the message that an optimal diet can prevent and treat many of the most common deadly diseases including heart disease, diabetes, cancer and Alzheimer’s disease in addition to helping you live a more active and healthful lifestyle.
Secrets of Aging Gracefully
In this presentation, Dr. Melina discusses lifestyle and nutrition strategies to help you extend you lifespan and healthspan.
How Diets Work and How to Make Them Work for You
In this presentation, Dr. Melina reviews the science of weight loss and how popular diets incorporate this science including the latest in nutrigenetics and precision nutrition.
Book Dr. Melina
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Consulting & Advisory Board Participation
Dr. Jampolis works with a limited number of companies both large and small helping them develop scientific and marketing positioning strategies. Engagement can include in person or virtual interaction including assistance with product development, board presentations, business plans, marketing plans and strategy and media plans. In select situations, Dr. Melina can be available for media work (TV, print, radio). For more information about working with Dr. Melina email melina@drmelina.com.
As a doctor, few are more in tune with their clients. As a speaker, there was no one more talked about by our attendees than Dr. Melina.
KCBS Health
Dr Melina was outstanding! I heard attendees say that she was the best speaker of the day. She took the time to understand her audience and she tailored her presentation accordingly. I would give her a perfect 10.
Neuropathy Action Foundation
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