Should there be concerns with certain types of sea salt and the source, iodine, are there any gels that you don’t need to take at the same time as water, is there a correlation between overeating and starting to overreach or over train, body image issues, efficacy of carb blockers like Apple Cider Vinegar, Glucosolve, Bitter melon extract, Read More

Ben joins us for this episode of Sports Nutrition to talk about what to make of the opposing viewpoints of Tim Noakes’ low-carb diet approach compared with Rich Roll’s high-carb (~80%) vegan approach to diet especially when each proclaim benefits of both, also thoughts on Vinnie Tortorich’s “No Sugar No Grain” approach, as well as Read More

What a difference a year makes! We dig into the Endurance Planet archives to bring you this episode from just about a year ago titled: “Sports Nutrition: Racing in Vegas Heat, Brewer’s Yeast and More,” featuring Ben Greenfield talking about his prep for 70.3 Worlds in Vegas and answering your questions on Brewers yeast, nutritional yeast, why Read More

A word on Ben’s Ironman in a keotgenic state, hat’s the best storage for coconut oil – glass, plastic, a clear not clear container, or does it matter; what are the best kind of eggs to buy and what to avoid based on how they’re raised, etc.; the lowdown on bacon; is it OK to microwave Read More

Why are NSAIDs (Ibuprofen, etc) bad for athletes and in general, how flying affects hydration and tips to stay healthy when traveling, can fatty foods before a run cause heartburn, recommended ratio of fats and protein for ultra events, why do so many nutrition products still contain wheat/gluten/grains, is oral and transdermal Mg supplementation recommended, Read More

Is there a correlation between heart rate and calorie intake, how HRV may be a better tool than resting HR, using  freeze-dried food for endurance fuel,  Sun Warrior protein and other criteria for picking protein powders, are you getting enough carbs with veggies, supplements that claim to induce a super high insulin response, and much more. Click here Read More

In lieu of the normal Sports Nutrition show, we are giving you a special show featuring Ben Greenfield in an interview with Donal O’Neill, the main subject of the documentary Cereal Killers, in which Donal is on a quest to hack his genes for healthier living. Click here to download audio. Also… Check out a Read More

Ben and Tawnee make a special announcement for our listeners at the end of the show, plus answers to questions on Bulletproof coffee and other coffee concoctions, maca root capsules, “real” food better than gels for endurance events, advice on a nutrition plan for a 70.3 in a ketogenic state, is drinking unsweetened seltzer water safe, the best way to Read More

Is there a nutritional supplement to prevent “cankles” and lower leg swelling for those in their feet at work all day (and other ways to help the legs), nutrition strategies for a long swim event, how does heat affect nutrition requirements/intake in the body during exercise, electrolytes may not be necessary but how can they still help, Read More

Ben Greenfield joins to answer your questions on using the fuel Tailwind, why athletes supplement, sources and absorption of supplements, nitrates in beet juice and others foods, good protein powder to get in Canada, tons of info on maca, and much more. Click here to download audio. Read More