Ben Greenfield Fitness: Diet, Fat Loss And Performance

Click 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 Every once in awhile, I discover shocking information that pharmaceutical companies really don't want you to know. This is information about therapies so simple, so elegant and so natural that they just can't be patented and sold for millions of dollars. For example, Podcast Episode #31 revealed Oil of Oregano to be one of the most potent and healthy anti-viral and anti-septic agents you could add to your kitchen cupboard, for under thirty bucks. In this free May 27 audio episode,I introduce another entirely natural and inexpensive compound that literally lies directly beneath your feet, in the soil. I've had my eye on this particular compound for several months, because it packs a powerful punch for human physical performance, testosterone release, muscle and strength gains, elimination of fatigue, cardiovascular health and reduction of heart attack risk, bone d

Click 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 Every once in awhile, I discover shocking information that pharmaceutical companies really don't want you to know. This is information about therapies so simple, so elegant and so natural that they just can't be patented and sold for millions of dollars. For example, Podcast Episode #31 revealed Oil of Oregano to be one of the most potent and healthy anti-viral and anti-septic agents you could add to your kitchen cupboard, for under thirty bucks. In this free May 27 audio episode,I introduce another entirely natural and inexpensive compound that literally lies directly beneath your feet, in the soil. I've had my eye on this particular compound for several months, because it packs a powerful punch for human physical performance, testosterone release, muscle and strength gains, elimination of fatigue, cardiovascular health and reduction of heart attack risk, bone d

Click 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 week's May 21, 2009 free audio episode: -A shocking review of an article based on the the book "Bottomfeeder", written by a gentleman named Taras Grescoe. You will not believe the mind-blowing travesties that occur on a fish farm, exactly before that "fresh salmon" ends up on your plate. I'm in contact with Mr. Grescoe's publicity office to try to get him on our show, but listen in to this week's podcast for a sneak peek (the photo above is a tasty salmon covered in sea lice. A single lice can kill a salmon, so the feed is spiked with pesticides to kill off the lice). -A review of research article: "Acute Effects of a Thermogenic Nutritional Supplement on Energy Expenditure and Cardiovascular Function at Rest, During Low-Intensity Exercise, and Recovery from Exercise". This article looks into whether "metabolism-boosting" supplements, fat loss pills,

Click 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 week's May 21, 2009 free audio episode: -A shocking review of an article based on the the book "Bottomfeeder", written by a gentleman named Taras Grescoe. You will not believe the mind-blowing travesties that occur on a fish farm, exactly before that "fresh salmon" ends up on your plate. I'm in contact with Mr. Grescoe's publicity office to try to get him on our show, but listen in to this week's podcast for a sneak peek (the photo above is a tasty salmon covered in sea lice. A single lice can kill a salmon, so the feed is spiked with pesticides to kill off the lice). -A review of research article: "Acute Effects of a Thermogenic Nutritional Supplement on Energy Expenditure and Cardiovascular Function at Rest, During Low-Intensity Exercise, and Recovery from Exercise". This article looks into whether "metabolism-boosting" supplements, fat loss pills,

Click 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 May 13, 2009 free audio episode, I interview certified live cell blood analyst Cody Dahl, from Journey of Healthin Calgary, Alberta. During our discussion, he answers the following questions: 1. What is live cell blood analysis? 2. How is live cell blood analysis different from blood work done at a lab? 3. What can you see in a live cell blood analysis? 4. What kind of results and or benefits can one expect from a live cell blood analysis? 5. Who would benefit from a live cell blood analysis? 6. Why is this technology not used by mainstream medical doctors? For any listeners or readers in the Spokane, Washington area, Mr. Dahl will be at Fresh Abundance on 2015 N Division St on  May 16 & 17. Swing by and get your blood analyzed! Also in this podcast episode: -A New Program For Skinny Guys Who Want To Put On Muscle: My friend Jeff Anderson now has a

Click 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 May 13, 2009 free audio episode, I interview certified live cell blood analyst Cody Dahl, from Journey of Healthin Calgary, Alberta. During our discussion, he answers the following questions: 1. What is live cell blood analysis? 2. How is live cell blood analysis different from blood work done at a lab? 3. What can you see in a live cell blood analysis? 4. What kind of results and or benefits can one expect from a live cell blood analysis? 5. Who would benefit from a live cell blood analysis? 6. Why is this technology not used by mainstream medical doctors? For any listeners or readers in the Spokane, Washington area, Mr. Dahl will be at Fresh Abundance on 2015 N Division St on  May 16 & 17. Swing by and get your blood analyzed! Also in this podcast episode: -A New Program For Skinny Guys Who Want To Put On Muscle: My friend Jeff Anderson now has a

Click 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 Let's start with some exciting news! The brand-new ultimate audio collection: Ben Greenfield Fitness, Volumes 1 & 2 have been released as a 10 CD multi-disc set! Now you can listen to our audio episodes on the convenience of your home or car CD player. I've only ordered 100 of the sets, but you can get yours today by clicking here. In this May 6, 2009 free audio episode, I interview Dr. Roby Mitchell, aka "Dr. Fitt" (pictured above). Dr. Mitchell graduated with honors from Texas Tech University School of Medicine in Lubbock, Texas and was selected to be the first medical student in an exchange program with Jinan University Medical School in mainland China. Over years of studying in both China and the United States, Dr. Mitchell has become an authority on nutritional medicine and bio-identical hormone replacement therapies in his own right. He served as a ph

Click 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 Let's start with some exciting news! The brand-new ultimate audio collection: Ben Greenfield Fitness, Volumes 1 & 2 have been released as a 10 CD multi-disc set! Now you can listen to our audio episodes on the convenience of your home or car CD player. I've only ordered 100 of the sets, but you can get yours today by clicking here. In this May 6, 2009 free audio episode, I interview Dr. Roby Mitchell, aka "Dr. Fitt" (pictured above). Dr. Mitchell graduated with honors from Texas Tech University School of Medicine in Lubbock, Texas and was selected to be the first medical student in an exchange program with Jinan University Medical School in mainland China. Over years of studying in both China and the United States, Dr. Mitchell has become an authority on nutritional medicine and bio-identical hormone replacement therapies in his own right. He served as a ph

Click 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 April 21, 2009 free audio episode, I address several additional listener Q&A's, including, among other things, the best type of cooking oils, what to do if your spouse doesn't eat healthy, how to gain weight without gaining fat, a simple way to increase daily caloric intake if energy levels are low, and food combination diets. But before we get to those topics, check out this video! httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=930g6s-Gi6I So, to summarize just click here on April 26 at 6pm Pacific time! On to this week's listener Q&A...remember that you can click here listen to all the answers in this week's free audio download! Make sure you have the free Quicktime player. Listener James asks: Just wondering about healthy oils - if you cook/heat oils such as olive oil, canola oil, flaxseed oil, does this spoil their healthy attributes? Listener Mindy asks:I

Click 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 April 21, 2009 free audio episode, I address several additional listener Q&A's, including, among other things, the best type of cooking oils, what to do if your spouse doesn't eat healthy, how to gain weight without gaining fat, a simple way to increase daily caloric intake if energy levels are low, and food combination diets. But before we get to those topics, check out this video! httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=930g6s-Gi6I So, to summarize just click here on April 26 at 6pm Pacific time! On to this week's listener Q&A...remember that you can click here listen to all the answers in this week's free audio download! Make sure you have the free Quicktime player. Listener James asks: Just wondering about healthy oils - if you cook/heat oils such as olive oil, canola oil, flaxseed oil, does this spoil their healthy attributes? Listener Mindy asks:I

Click 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 April 14, 2009 free audio episode, I address the following listener Q&A's: Listener Jenny asks via call-in audio: Is there any difference between fish oil and flax seed oil? Will I get an advantage with taking one vs. the other? Or should I just take them both? -In my response, I give Jenny a detailed explanation that goes into the difference in oxidation, toxins, mercury, PCB's and saturated fat in fish oil vs. flax seed oil. Listener William asks:I was just reading an article in the newspaper about some people who have quit giving their children dairy in an attempt to get rid of skin eczema. How much of a correlation is there between milk and dairy consumption and presence of acne or other skin problems? -My response to William goes into great detail on all the different hormones in cow's milk and why they may be potentially hazardous, not just for

Click 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 April 14, 2009 free audio episode, I address the following listener Q&A's: Listener Jenny asks via call-in audio: Is there any difference between fish oil and flax seed oil? Will I get an advantage with taking one vs. the other? Or should I just take them both? -In my response, I give Jenny a detailed explanation that goes into the difference in oxidation, toxins, mercury, PCB's and saturated fat in fish oil vs. flax seed oil. Listener William asks:I was just reading an article in the newspaper about some people who have quit giving their children dairy in an attempt to get rid of skin eczema. How much of a correlation is there between milk and dairy consumption and presence of acne or other skin problems? -My response to William goes into great detail on all the different hormones in cow's milk and why they may be potentially hazardous, not just for

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben.   This podcast is a must-listen for any of you out there who have chronic injuries, aches and pains that just won't go away, or a plateau in your physical or athletic performance. In this April 7, 2009 free audio interview, I speak with Dr. Herb Akers, who is a Chiropractor, Nutritionist, Applied Kinesiologist and Medical Intuitive. He is the founder and developer of the Art of Matrix-ReGeneration, a healing approach that combines traditional healing with an understanding of quantum physics. Dr. Akers believes in enhancing health and human performance through developing and expanding self-awareness, which occurs primarily through the release of physical, chemical and mental holding patterns. Fascial release, nutritional cleansing, and yoga are a few of the techniques that he uses synergistically to lay the groundwork for an understanding of what really ails the human body. During this interview, Dr. Akers teaches: -The amazing h

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben.   This podcast is a must-listen for any of you out there who have chronic injuries, aches and pains that just won't go away, or a plateau in your physical or athletic performance. In this April 7, 2009 free audio interview, I speak with Dr. Herb Akers, who is a Chiropractor, Nutritionist, Applied Kinesiologist and Medical Intuitive. He is the founder and developer of the Art of Matrix-ReGeneration, a healing approach that combines traditional healing with an understanding of quantum physics. Dr. Akers believes in enhancing health and human performance through developing and expanding self-awareness, which occurs primarily through the release of physical, chemical and mental holding patterns. Fascial release, nutritional cleansing, and yoga are a few of the techniques that he uses synergistically to lay the groundwork for an understanding of what really ails the human body. During this interview, Dr. Akers teaches: -The amazing h

Click 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 is a jam-packed podcast episode! In the feature section  of this March 31, 2009 free audio episode,Dr. Dallas Clouatre,  a well-established author and consultant in the alternative and complimentary medicine and nutrition field, gives a compelling, thought-provoking, and incredibly informational talk on exactly how to rapidly accelerate fat loss, tone and enhance lean muscle tone using proven scientific techniques. Along the way, you'll learn some very fun and interesting facts, including: -Why fat is not a problem in your diet if you're trying to lose weight -Which nutrition compound exactly is the problem and how many pounds of it you unknowingly consume -Why something called "protein decoupling" is a key in weight loss, and how not understanding could cause failure to shed fat -How popular fat loss supplements can destroy your kidneys and leave you more

Click 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 is a jam-packed podcast episode! In the feature section  of this March 31, 2009 free audio episode,Dr. Dallas Clouatre,  a well-established author and consultant in the alternative and complimentary medicine and nutrition field, gives a compelling, thought-provoking, and incredibly informational talk on exactly how to rapidly accelerate fat loss, tone and enhance lean muscle tone using proven scientific techniques. Along the way, you'll learn some very fun and interesting facts, including: -Why fat is not a problem in your diet if you're trying to lose weight -Which nutrition compound exactly is the problem and how many pounds of it you unknowingly consume -Why something called "protein decoupling" is a key in weight loss, and how not understanding could cause failure to shed fat -How popular fat loss supplements can destroy your kidneys and leave you more

Click 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 March 24, 2009 free audio episode, I address several listener questions, including the following: -Listener Steven asks: "Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night; I usually go to the bathroom drink a half glass of water and go back to bed.   But sometimes I have a little craving and sometimes have a handful of one of your trail mix recipes that I have stored in the frig, or a 1/4 or 1/2 of a Bumblebar with the water.  Is this OK to do?  Are these items OK or would you recommend something else?  Is waking up in the middle of the night with a craving an indication of not getting enough of a particular nutrient (i.e. carbs)?" -Listener Karen asks: "I'm afraid my kids are addicted to junk food, but unfortunately Ben, I can't just start feeding them goat's milk and quinoa like your kids or they will run away forever. What's your advice on changing my ch

Click 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 March 24, 2009 free audio episode, I address several listener questions, including the following: -Listener Steven asks: "Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night; I usually go to the bathroom drink a half glass of water and go back to bed.   But sometimes I have a little craving and sometimes have a handful of one of your trail mix recipes that I have stored in the frig, or a 1/4 or 1/2 of a Bumblebar with the water.  Is this OK to do?  Are these items OK or would you recommend something else?  Is waking up in the middle of the night with a craving an indication of not getting enough of a particular nutrient (i.e. carbs)?" -Listener Karen asks: "I'm afraid my kids are addicted to junk food, but unfortunately Ben, I can't just start feeding them goat's milk and quinoa like your kids or they will run away forever. What's your advice on changing my ch

Click 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 week's March 15, 2009 audio podcast episodeis jam-packed with latest research for fitness and sports performance, including: -Do Muscles Respond Differently to Resistance Training vs. Bicycling? -Caloric Restriction & Sports Performance - Does Rapid Fat Loss Affect Cycling Endurance? -Monitoring High-Intensity Training by Heart Rate vs. Power -Alternatives to Lactate Threshold Testing -Does Aquatic Resistance Training Actually Work? -Massage & Recovery Listen in as I talk about the latest research on these topics, then turn to the Listener Q&A, in which listener Jen asks: Ben, further to your Fat Burning Secrets episode with John Gilbert re: taking in food/carbs during a 60 minute plus workout ... how much food/carbs would you suggest? And would that amount change based on the overall length of workout? Listener Paul asks: I am a 45 yo male. I d

Click 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 week's March 15, 2009 audio podcast episodeis jam-packed with latest research for fitness and sports performance, including: -Do Muscles Respond Differently to Resistance Training vs. Bicycling? -Caloric Restriction & Sports Performance - Does Rapid Fat Loss Affect Cycling Endurance? -Monitoring High-Intensity Training by Heart Rate vs. Power -Alternatives to Lactate Threshold Testing -Does Aquatic Resistance Training Actually Work? -Massage & Recovery Listen in as I talk about the latest research on these topics, then turn to the Listener Q&A, in which listener Jen asks: Ben, further to your Fat Burning Secrets episode with John Gilbert re: taking in food/carbs during a 60 minute plus workout ... how much food/carbs would you suggest? And would that amount change based on the overall length of workout? Listener Paul asks: I am a 45 yo male. I d