Jampolis, a physician nutrition specialist and host of the podcast Practically Healthy by Dr. Melina, about the safety of diet programs such as Optavia. "As a weight loss doctor, I completely ...

The Optavia diet aims for rapid weight loss centered around pre-packaged foods like soups, brownies, and shakes that the company calls "fuelings." The most popular Optavia plan, called the "5&1 ...

There has been evidence to support the effectiveness of the Optavia diet over the short-term, but more research is needed to support its long-term success. In the weight loss plan, there are few food ...