In this eye-opening episode of The Dr. Brighten Show, Dr. Jolene Brighten sits down with world-renowned dietitian and bestselling author Ilana Muhlstein to dismantle the myths and madness of the typical weight loss diet. Ilana doesn’t just talk the talk—she lost over 100 pounds, kept it off through three pregnancies, and helps millions do the same with her signature “Water First, Veggies Most” philosophy. This conversation is a blend of science, lived experience, and zero BS. If you're tired of confusing food rules, toxic trends, or watching Ozempic change your friends’ relationships with food, this one’s for you.

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🔗 Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Ilana Muhlstein’s program: 2B Mindset ⁠https://www.ilanamuhlstein.com/⁠

Ilana’s Book: You Can Drop It! ⁠https://a.co/d/9oYkz9O⁠

Ilana Meals (healthy meal delivery service): https://www.ilanameals.com

Oodles High-Fiber Mac & Cheese: https://www.eatoodles.com

Dr. Brighten’s Free Anti-Inflammatory Recipes + Holistic Weight Loss Plan: https://drbrighten.com/plan/ 

Follow Ilana Muhlstein:

💻Website https://www.ilanamuhlstein.com/

📸Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ilanamuhlsteinrd/

⭕YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/IlanaProudPoser

🎥TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nutritionbabe?lang=en

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