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Podcast #57: What a Doctor Thinks About The Paleo Diet
24/10/2011 Duración: 46minIn this podcast: An interview with Dr. Kalli Phillips, a licensed Naturopathic physician, on her views on the Paleo Diet. -How it works for the general population and how it works for athletes… -The mechanism by which high blood glucose, cholesterol/triglycerides and other inflammatory markers could be controlled… -The modifications that Dr. Phillips recommends for athletes to make to the diet… -Whether a person can really eat like a caveman in a modern, commercial grocery store… -Practical tips for implementing the diet… -Good substitutes for the grains and starches that are limited in the Paleo Diet… -How the diet should be changed when it comes to fueling with gels, bars and powders… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Podcast #57: What a Doctor Thinks About The Paleo Diet
24/10/2011 Duración: 46minIn this podcast: An interview with Dr. Kalli Phillips, a licensed Naturopathic physician, on her views on the Paleo Diet. -How it works for the general population and how it works for athletes… -The mechanism by which high blood glucose, cholesterol/triglycerides and other inflammatory markers could be controlled… -The modifications that Dr. Phillips recommends for athletes to make to the diet… -Whether a person can really eat like a caveman in a modern, commercial grocery store… -Practical tips for implementing the diet… -Good substitutes for the grains and starches that are limited in the Paleo Diet… -How the diet should be changed when it comes to fueling with gels, bars and powders… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Episode #56: A Swimming Super Special & Much More!
24/10/2011 Duración: 01h08minClick to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Click here for the full written transcript of this podcast episode This August 20, 2009 free audio episode features the latest research on: whether heart rate monitors are actually accurate when predicting calorie burn, listener Q&A's about yeast infections in the gut, naturally fighting your age-related decrease in metabolism, whey protein allergies, a high heart rate during exercise, salt cravings, gymsticks and low back pain, and finally a featured topic with a double-interview about swimming nutrition and swimming form. Featured Topic: The featured topic begins with an interview of John Kenny, a pro triathlete, one of the world's fastest open water swimmers and a recognized expert when it comes to marathon swimming, open water tactics and, in this case, eating while you swim! John talks about: -Tactics and strategies in open water swimming... -How a distance open water swimmer actually eats while racing... -When to feed
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Episode #56: A Swimming Super Special & Much More!
24/10/2011 Duración: 01h08minClick to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Click here for the full written transcript of this podcast episode This August 20, 2009 free audio episode features the latest research on: whether heart rate monitors are actually accurate when predicting calorie burn, listener Q&A's about yeast infections in the gut, naturally fighting your age-related decrease in metabolism, whey protein allergies, a high heart rate during exercise, salt cravings, gymsticks and low back pain, and finally a featured topic with a double-interview about swimming nutrition and swimming form. Featured Topic: The featured topic begins with an interview of John Kenny, a pro triathlete, one of the world's fastest open water swimmers and a recognized expert when it comes to marathon swimming, open water tactics and, in this case, eating while you swim! John talks about: -Tactics and strategies in open water swimming... -How a distance open water swimmer actually eats while racing... -When to feed
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Podcast Episode #54: The Magnesium Miracle
24/10/2011 Duración: 40minClick to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Click here for the full written transcript of this podcast episode ----------------------------------------------------------------- Thomas Edison said, “The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest her or his patients in the care of the human frame, in a proper diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease.” In this free audio episode, released August 5, 2009, I interview today's "Doctor of the Future" and author of The Magnesium Miracle - Dr. Carolyn Dean (I also answer follow-up questions from Podcast Episode #53 about who to contact if you want to get tested for the six performance factors) Dr. Dean is not only a medical doctor, but also a naturopath, herbalist and acupuncturist. She’s authored 16 books including The Yeast Connection and Women’s Health, IBS for Dummies and The Magnesium Miracle. Radio, TV and magazines interview her regularly — including ABC, NBC and CBS. She's the Medical Director fo
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Podcast Episode #54: The Magnesium Miracle
24/10/2011 Duración: 40minClick to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Click here for the full written transcript of this podcast episode ----------------------------------------------------------------- Thomas Edison said, “The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest her or his patients in the care of the human frame, in a proper diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease.” In this free audio episode, released August 5, 2009, I interview today's "Doctor of the Future" and author of The Magnesium Miracle - Dr. Carolyn Dean (I also answer follow-up questions from Podcast Episode #53 about who to contact if you want to get tested for the six performance factors) Dr. Dean is not only a medical doctor, but also a naturopath, herbalist and acupuncturist. She’s authored 16 books including The Yeast Connection and Women’s Health, IBS for Dummies and The Magnesium Miracle. Radio, TV and magazines interview her regularly — including ABC, NBC and CBS. She's the Medical Director fo
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Podcast Episode #52: Do You Know What You’re Eating?
24/10/2011 Duración: 01h29minClick to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Click here for the full written transcript of this podcast episode In this July 23, 2009 free audio episode, I cover the following topics: an amazing expose on the dangers of genetically modified foods, double-bonded protein, running with low back pain, an update on the Shape21 Fat Loss Challenge and ProstElan for cyclists. -------------------------------------------------------- Featured Topic: Listen to this episode for an explosive exposé by Jeffrey M. Smith, who documents significant health dangers of genetically modified (GM) foods and the intense industry influence and political corruption that allow them on the market. His book, Seeds of Deception: Exposing Industry and Government Lies About the Safety of the Genetically Engineered Foods You're Eating has been hailed as the best book on the topic, and many believe that the revelations in this book can topple an industry. In the talk, he documents how the world’s most po
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Podcast Episode #52: Do You Know What You’re Eating?
24/10/2011 Duración: 01h29minClick to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Click here for the full written transcript of this podcast episode In this July 23, 2009 free audio episode, I cover the following topics: an amazing expose on the dangers of genetically modified foods, double-bonded protein, running with low back pain, an update on the Shape21 Fat Loss Challenge and ProstElan for cyclists. -------------------------------------------------------- Featured Topic: Listen to this episode for an explosive exposé by Jeffrey M. Smith, who documents significant health dangers of genetically modified (GM) foods and the intense industry influence and political corruption that allow them on the market. His book, Seeds of Deception: Exposing Industry and Government Lies About the Safety of the Genetically Engineered Foods You're Eating has been hailed as the best book on the topic, and many believe that the revelations in this book can topple an industry. In the talk, he documents how the world’s most po
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Podcast Episode #51: Ben Greenfield & John Gilbert Answer Your Best Burning Questions About Fat Loss, Nutrition & Human Performance
24/10/2011 Duración: 01h37minClick to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Click here for the full written transcript of this podcast episode The story behind the highly unconventional Podcast Episode #51 (NOT podcast episode #52 as I accidentally say in the introduction!): This week I made a big mistake. I accidentally erased the recorded audio interview on “natural topical anti-inflammatories”. So I put the future of Podcast Episode #51 into the hands of the Ben Greenfield Fitness newsletter subscribers. Here’s what I asked: write down the one burning question you have about fat loss, nutrition or human performance (try to make it relevant and unique). Then just e-mail it to ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com. The FIRST question I received was promised a brand new midnight black and lime green BenGreenfieldFitness t-shirt. And here was the official FIRST question: ———————————————————————– “Hey Ben, I’ve been charting my meals online to monitor calorie intake now that I’m not training for long-distance even
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Podcast Episode #51: Ben Greenfield & John Gilbert Answer Your Best Burning Questions About Fat Loss, Nutrition & Human Performance
24/10/2011 Duración: 01h37minClick to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Click here for the full written transcript of this podcast episode The story behind the highly unconventional Podcast Episode #51 (NOT podcast episode #52 as I accidentally say in the introduction!): This week I made a big mistake. I accidentally erased the recorded audio interview on “natural topical anti-inflammatories”. So I put the future of Podcast Episode #51 into the hands of the Ben Greenfield Fitness newsletter subscribers. Here’s what I asked: write down the one burning question you have about fat loss, nutrition or human performance (try to make it relevant and unique). Then just e-mail it to ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com. The FIRST question I received was promised a brand new midnight black and lime green BenGreenfieldFitness t-shirt. And here was the official FIRST question: ———————————————————————– “Hey Ben, I’ve been charting my meals online to monitor calorie intake now that I’m not training for long-distance even
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Podcast Episode #50: Proven Methods to Keep Your Brain From Aging and Instantly Make You Smarter
24/10/2011 Duración: 01h34minClick to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Click here for the full written transcript of this podcast episode Can you believe that this is the fiftieth episode? And it's jam-packed with tips on how to get smarter! In this July 9 free audio episode,you'll learn... -How to trick your brain into instantly getting smarter... -The top 10 questions that I receive about fat loss, nutrition and human performance... -Information about something called "The HCG Diet" and how it pertains to fat loss... "-Shocking" the body off a weight loss plateau... -A magnesium deficiency and heart attacks update... -The answers to listener Q&A's on caffeine, ideal blood sugar levels before and during exercise, weightlifting for triathletes, liquid vegetables... -And much more! Featured Topic: The featured topic is an interview with Dr. Arlene Taylor, recognized as one of the world's leading "brain experts". During this interview, Dr. Taylor reveals the secrets of age-proofing your brain, or
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Podcast Episode #50: Proven Methods to Keep Your Brain From Aging and Instantly Make You Smarter
24/10/2011 Duración: 01h34minClick to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Click here for the full written transcript of this podcast episode Can you believe that this is the fiftieth episode? And it's jam-packed with tips on how to get smarter! In this July 9 free audio episode,you'll learn... -How to trick your brain into instantly getting smarter... -The top 10 questions that I receive about fat loss, nutrition and human performance... -Information about something called "The HCG Diet" and how it pertains to fat loss... "-Shocking" the body off a weight loss plateau... -A magnesium deficiency and heart attacks update... -The answers to listener Q&A's on caffeine, ideal blood sugar levels before and during exercise, weightlifting for triathletes, liquid vegetables... -And much more! Featured Topic: The featured topic is an interview with Dr. Arlene Taylor, recognized as one of the world's leading "brain experts". During this interview, Dr. Taylor reveals the secrets of age-proofing your brain, or
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Podcast Episode #49: Double-Interview Super Special – Expert Doctor on Low Back Pain in Endurance Athletes & New Compound for Speeding Stress Fracture Healing
24/10/2011 Duración: 01h06sClick to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Click here for the full written transcript of this podcast episode This June 24, 2009 free audio episodeincludes an expert interview on low back pain and sacro-iliac joint issues, a bonus interview on a breakthrough supplement for bone healing and stress fractures called "lactoferrin", as well as listener Q&A's on "Tapering for Triathlon" and "Crunchy Craving Snack Substitutes". This Week's Featured Topic: Dr. Brian Mather is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician. He is the team chiropractor for the Spokane Chiefs Hockey Club and has over 10 years of clinical experience treating high-school, college and professional athletes. He served as chiropractor for the 2007 U.S. Figure Skating Championships, and is now a contributing writer to Triathlete magazine and an emerging expert in low back pain, especially among the endurance athlete population. During our 15 minute interview, Dr. Mather and I discuss the latest findin
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Podcast Episode #49: Double-Interview Super Special – Expert Doctor on Low Back Pain in Endurance Athletes & New Compound for Speeding Stress Fracture Healing
24/10/2011 Duración: 01h06sClick to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Click here for the full written transcript of this podcast episode This June 24, 2009 free audio episodeincludes an expert interview on low back pain and sacro-iliac joint issues, a bonus interview on a breakthrough supplement for bone healing and stress fractures called "lactoferrin", as well as listener Q&A's on "Tapering for Triathlon" and "Crunchy Craving Snack Substitutes". This Week's Featured Topic: Dr. Brian Mather is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician. He is the team chiropractor for the Spokane Chiefs Hockey Club and has over 10 years of clinical experience treating high-school, college and professional athletes. He served as chiropractor for the 2007 U.S. Figure Skating Championships, and is now a contributing writer to Triathlete magazine and an emerging expert in low back pain, especially among the endurance athlete population. During our 15 minute interview, Dr. Mather and I discuss the latest findin
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Podcast Episode #48: The Answer to 17 Open-Water Swim Questions That Will Instantly Make You Faster
24/10/2011 Duración: 01h08minClick to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Click here for the full written transcript of this podcast episode This June 18, 2009 free audio episodeincludes a special swim interview for you triathletes, as well as listener Q&A's on "Chia Seeds" (are they actually superior to flax seed?), Peanut Butter (is it really as bad as some nutritionists say?), Insulin Spikes from post-workout nutrition, Fasting for Weight Loss, and one very interesting natural remedy to fix a knee injury... This Week's Featured Topic: By now, you have probably realized that there is a pretty stark contrast between swimming 25 yards, pushing off a wall, and swimming back...and fighting your way through 1.5K or more in choppy lake water. This is especially true if you like to follow the big black or blue line on the bottom of the pool. So who's to blame? You? Or your pool-side coach/master's swim instructor/triathlon mentor for not teaching you a stroke that actually works in the open water?
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Podcast Episode #48: The Answer to 17 Open-Water Swim Questions That Will Instantly Make You Faster
24/10/2011 Duración: 01h08minClick to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Click here for the full written transcript of this podcast episode This June 18, 2009 free audio episodeincludes a special swim interview for you triathletes, as well as listener Q&A's on "Chia Seeds" (are they actually superior to flax seed?), Peanut Butter (is it really as bad as some nutritionists say?), Insulin Spikes from post-workout nutrition, Fasting for Weight Loss, and one very interesting natural remedy to fix a knee injury... This Week's Featured Topic: By now, you have probably realized that there is a pretty stark contrast between swimming 25 yards, pushing off a wall, and swimming back...and fighting your way through 1.5K or more in choppy lake water. This is especially true if you like to follow the big black or blue line on the bottom of the pool. So who's to blame? You? Or your pool-side coach/master's swim instructor/triathlon mentor for not teaching you a stroke that actually works in the open water?
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Podcast Episode #47: Everything You Need to Know About Ayurvedic Medicine And Why It Is More Important Than You May Think.
24/10/2011 Duración: 01h18minClick to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Click here for the full written transcript of this podcast episode In this June 11, 2009 free audio episode: -The past several weeks, you've heard me talk quite a bit about the fact that minerals are needed for almost every bodily function (click here for a related interview on Transdermal Magnesium Therapy with Dr. Mark Sircus). Minerals are essential to enzymes, hormones, skeletal bones, teeth, fluids, proteins, DNA, and are critical for the utilization of vitamins. And they're highly deficient in most Americans, because our soils are stripped of what they actually need. As a result, our food does not contain adequate minerals. -What does this have to do with Ayurvedic Medicine? In this podcast, I interview Ayurvedic Medicinist "Ambaya" from AmbayaGold.com. During out talk, Ambaya explains: -The core concepts behind Ayurvedic Medicine, including the identity of two crucial compounds "Fulvic Acid" and "Humic Acid" that can be h
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Podcast Episode #47: Everything You Need to Know About Ayurvedic Medicine And Why It Is More Important Than You May Think.
24/10/2011 Duración: 01h18minClick to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Click here for the full written transcript of this podcast episode In this June 11, 2009 free audio episode: -The past several weeks, you've heard me talk quite a bit about the fact that minerals are needed for almost every bodily function (click here for a related interview on Transdermal Magnesium Therapy with Dr. Mark Sircus). Minerals are essential to enzymes, hormones, skeletal bones, teeth, fluids, proteins, DNA, and are critical for the utilization of vitamins. And they're highly deficient in most Americans, because our soils are stripped of what they actually need. As a result, our food does not contain adequate minerals. -What does this have to do with Ayurvedic Medicine? In this podcast, I interview Ayurvedic Medicinist "Ambaya" from AmbayaGold.com. During out talk, Ambaya explains: -The core concepts behind Ayurvedic Medicine, including the identity of two crucial compounds "Fulvic Acid" and "Humic Acid" that can be h
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Podcast Episode #46: A “Green” Triathlon, Vitamin D, and How To Convert Fast-Twitch Muscle to Slow-Twitch Muscle.
24/10/2011 Duración: 39minClick to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Click here for the full written transcript of this episode In this June 2, 2009 free audio episode: -Large athletic events often do not consider sustainability or resource depletion when creating or producing the event. Cost is normally a primary objective, with convenience and ease of implementation a close second. In this interview with Portland Triathlon race director Jeff Henderson, you'll be introduced to the concept of "Green" events, and how to actually have a triathlon, marathon or athletic event without destroying the planet. Click here to visit the Portland Triathlon website. Here are some snippets: ...In all cases local providers are given preference over regional or national sources. The necessary triathlon infrastructure (swim buoys, bike racks, etc) has been created from recycled or used materials whenever possible. Participants are asked to carpool, take public transportation, or ride their bikes to the race, wit
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Podcast Episode #46: A “Green” Triathlon, Vitamin D, and How To Convert Fast-Twitch Muscle to Slow-Twitch Muscle.
24/10/2011 Duración: 39minClick to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Click here for the full written transcript of this episode In this June 2, 2009 free audio episode: -Large athletic events often do not consider sustainability or resource depletion when creating or producing the event. Cost is normally a primary objective, with convenience and ease of implementation a close second. In this interview with Portland Triathlon race director Jeff Henderson, you'll be introduced to the concept of "Green" events, and how to actually have a triathlon, marathon or athletic event without destroying the planet. Click here to visit the Portland Triathlon website. Here are some snippets: ...In all cases local providers are given preference over regional or national sources. The necessary triathlon infrastructure (swim buoys, bike racks, etc) has been created from recycled or used materials whenever possible. Participants are asked to carpool, take public transportation, or ride their bikes to the race, wit