Ben Greenfield joins the show to answer your questions on: The benefits/ pros and cons of honey vs. maple syrup for fueling endurance and in general How long does it take to become ‘fat adapted’ — in life and for enhanced sport performance Locust-based protein powder (and also: lotus root) Help for athlete with ischemic Read More

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Ben Greenfield joins to answer your questions on: -Soda stream recipes, and adding Mg powder to carbonated water -Should we avoid over using antioxidants during training (when stress/adaptation are critical) but continue to use, or even increase the use of antioxidants during races. -Antioxidants in supplements vs. foods and what we need, what to avoid Read More

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Ben Greenfield joins to answer your questions on: -Healthy and easy meals and snacks on-the-go when traveling with kids or at places like amusement parks -Pros and cons of a standing working station for athletes -MCT powder vs. the oil -Fixing deficiencies in a vegan diet including low iron, as well as other supplements to Read More

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Ben Greenfield joins to answer your questions on: . -Adaptogens and what are they? Are there any worries with intake of too much of adaptogens? What different adaptogens do in the body to support the athlete? When is it beneficial to take them? Use them before or during long races? Best types and more? -Female Read More

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Ben Greenfield joins the show to talk sports nutrition and more. We cover: . -Thoughts on elevation training masks -Ben’s experience in the new low-carb athlete study (aka The Faster Study) with Dr. Jeff Volek and Steve Phinney; the testing protocol; Ben’s VO2max, threshold and fat-burning results (in detail!); implications of the study and more Read More

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Ben Greenfield joins the show to answer your questions and talk the latest in sports nutrition. On this show we discuss: -The benefits on eating organic grassfed heart: its mitochondrial content, dense nutrient profile, and heart’s potential benefit for athletic performance -Are women’s-specific nutrition products necessary, and more details on female stuff: the menstrual cycle, Read More

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Ben Greenfield is back! On this show we hear: -Ben’s take on Matt Fitzgerald’s stance on sports nutrition, including the use of certain supplements, specific diets, and more -Being aware of and avoiding food/drink additives -Recommendations for magnesium supplements — pill, liquid, transdermal, brands, and why. Plus what to avoid? -Is Magnesium Stearate really that Read More

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Ben Greenfield joins to answer your questions on: -Maltodextrin and the impact on your blood sugar, and using it in sports nutrition products vs. regular food -Difference between regular flake oregano and oil of oregano, and why oil of oregano is good -Thoughts on essential oils and how they can benefit endurance athletes -Update on Read More

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Ben Greenfield joins to answer your questions: -Taking Vitamin D or D3 in the winter as a supplement -Developing an intolerance and inability to eat eggs in the morning — why and what are good low carb breakfast ideas for an endurance athlete -Weight loss and doing it fat adapted — do’s and don’t and Read More

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Ben Greenfield joins us to talk about some favorite holiday food recipes, and answer your questions on recent research saying that vitamins and supplements are a waste and potentially bad, homemade deodorants, low-carb fat-adapted fueling for crit bike racing, analyzing the Kenyan diet in relation to athletic performance and Type II diabetes, should we eat Read More

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