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Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Call toll free to 1-877-209-9439, Skype to "pacificfit" or scroll down on this post to access the free "Ask Ben" form... In this July 27, 2011 free audio episode: Is an 80% carbohydrate diet healthy?, a good way to find out what is in the foods you eat, taking insulin during a workout, exercise stimulants that don't act like caffeine, a new electrolyte drink, excessively dry skin, hornet juice, reducing chafing, head and neck tension, and how thin is too thin? Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail [email protected] And don't forget to leave the podcast a ranking in iTunes - it only takes 2 minutes of your time and helps grow our healthy community! Just click here to go to our iTunes pageand leave feedback. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: -New! Ben Greenfield's Shape21 Lean Body Manual is now on Facebook as an instantly downloadable app. Get access to the first seven days of Shape21 on Facebook for free by clicking here. -Click here to donate $1 to keep this podcast going! -Ben Greenfield's REV Diet now available from http://www.revdiet.com -November 13: Come party with Ben in Jamaica! Jamaica Triathlon has a 20% discount code to register! Use code BGREENJAMTRI when you register at http://www.rosehalltriathlon.com. -BenGreenfieldFitness Inner Circle is now just $1 for a 14 Day Sneak Peek! Click here to join now. - Get insider VIP tips and discounts from Ben - conveniently delivered directly to your phone! Just complete the information below... First Name Last Name Email Cell # (1+area code) --------------------------------------------------------------- Featured Topic: Is An 80% Carbohydrate Based Diet Healthy? Douglas Graham, author of the 80/10/10 Diet, is a lifetime athlete and raw fooder since 1978, and is an advisor to world-class athletes and trainers from around the globe. Dr. Graham has served on the board of governors of the International Association of Professional Natural Hygienists and the board of directors of the American Natural Hygiene Society. He is on the board of advisors of Voice for a Viable Future, Living Light Films, Vegetarian Union of North America, and EarthSave International and serves as nutrition advisor for the magazine Exercise, For Men Only. Dr. Graham is the raw foods and fitness advisor for VegSource.com, the largest vegetarian website on the internet. He taught the Health Educator program at Hippocrates Institute, served as the "source authority" for Harmonious Living, and authors a column for the magazines Get Fresh! and Vibrance (previously known as Living Nutrition). During our interview, I ask Dr. Graham many questions, including: What Is The 80/10/10 Diet? What would a typical day of eating look like for the average person? What about for a highly active individual? In terms of volume, how much fruit and vegetable must be consumed each day for adequate energy? Should all the fruits and vegetables be organic, or does that matter? How do the muscles and brain thrive on such low levels of protein and fat? How do you respond to critics who say that fructose is a “poison”, or who vilify fructose? Why wouldn’t you want to cook any foods – don’t some foods become more nutritious with cooking? What type of nutrients might be missing in this diet, and how are those needs addressed? --------------------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: ====================================== [contact-form 3 "AskBen"] ====================================== Craig has a call-in question about how to determine the macronutrient content of foods. James asks: Could you recommend something to give a race day boost without affecting the sympathetic response? Or is this exactly what it has to do in order to be a stimulant? Also have you seen any research into type one diabetics using higher insulin levels during races to replenish glycogen? Eva asks: I was wondering, what is your opinion of a new electrolyte drink, Sportaktive Easy electrolytes, as it compares to a product like Nuun. Sportaktive's website is www.Sportaktive.com. Johny G. asks: i currently live in southwest florida and it is hot and very, very humid down here. i seem to have a problem with dry skin but not necessarily dehydration. my skin is so dry that i will scratch it till i bleed. i drink well over a gallon of water a day and only drink water. i do run in the beach often and usually in the middle of the day when it is the hottest. it doesnt bother me but i do seem to have this dry skin....any suggestions? Ross asks: What is your opinion of using something like Hornet Juice or VAAM? Do they work or it is placebo effect? Suzin asks: My boyfriend is training for the Ironman in Kentucky this August. We have been disagreeing about shaving to reduce chaffing in his private ar

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Due to my recent medical emergency, I'm bringing you one of the most popular archived episodes on medicine: my interview with Dr. Todd Schlapfer of Coeur D' Alene Healing Arts. If you've ever wondered what the difference is between an ND and an MD, what kind of conditions can be addressed with naturopathic medicine, or if physically active individuals can benefit their performance with naturopathy, then you're going to learn a lot in this episode. We cover topics like: -how active individuals can determine proper dietary protocols via specific types of testing… -what the optimum nutritional philosophy should include… -how to enhance recovery and muscle repair with mineral intake… -why excessive protein intake can be harmful… -the importance of the right type of fat, and ideal dietary sources… -how chronic inflammation, an acidic body pH, performance, and health are interrelated… The physicians that come onto this show, guys like Dr. Todd or Dr. Roby Mitchell or Dr. David Minkoff (all of whom you can search for in the upper right side of this website) and mind-blowingly smart, and I think you'll enjoy this information. Back to regular episodes next week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Call toll free to 1-877-209-9439, Skype to "pacificfit" or scroll down on this post to access the free "Ask Ben" form... In this July 13, 2011 free audio episode: Everything You Need To Know About How A Plant Based Diet Affects Performance, kosher protein, food combining, humanofort supplements, amino acid comparisons, cramping on the bike, does pot help performance, pre-race nerves. Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail [email protected] And don't forget to leave the podcast a ranking in iTunes - it only takes 2 minutes of your time and helps grow our healthy community! Just click here to go to our iTunes pageand leave feedback. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: -New! Ben Greenfield's Shape21 Lean Body Manual is now on Facebook as an instantly downloadable app. Get access to the first seven days of Shape21 on Facebook for free by clicking here. -Click here to donate $1 to keep this podcast going! -November 13: Come party with Ben in Jamaica! Jamaica Triathlon has a 20% discount code to register! Use code BGREENJAMTRI when you register at http://www.rosehalltriathlon.com. -BenGreenfieldFitness Inner Circle is now just $1 for a 14 Day Sneak Peek! Click here to join now. - Get insider VIP tips and discounts from Ben - conveniently delivered directly to your phone! Just complete the information below... First Name Last Name Email Cell # (1+area code) --------------------------------------------------------------- Featured Topic: Everything You Need to Know About Plant Based Diets, with Dr. Bill Misner Bill Misner, a Ph.D. nutritionist, alternative medicine practitioner, author of Finding Fitness For Life,and top Master’s runner, including National Trail race course record holder in the age 70-up category, has been on a plant-based diet for the past 20 months, and says that it allows for accommodation of higher training work loads and more strength/speed workouts due to elevated recovery rate. During our discussion, I ask Bill many questions, including: Have you always eat a plant based diet, and if not, what led you to "make the switch"? What does a typical day of eating look like for you? What changes have you observed? Do you think that part of "feeling good" on a plant based diet is just an acute response to making better food choices, and if so, once that response wears off, is it possible for there to be neural or muscular nutrition deficits down the road? What about common plant-based diet foods like legumes and grains - are you concerned about binding agents or phytic acids? There is some argument that neural problems like Alzheimer's are related to inadequate fat intake. If so, does that place someone on a plant based diet at increased risk? If you look at components like essential fatty acids, essential amnion acids, vitamin D, vitaminK2, CoQ10, preformed vitamin A, iron, vitamin B12, mineral ratios, hormones or A1C, do you see risks from eating a plant based diet. So do you take nutritional supplements? I also mention a refutation of the book "The China Study", which I link to here (Weston Price Foundation). --------------------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: ====================================== [contact-form 3 "AskBen"] ====================================== Jeff has a call-in question about whether a "Kosher dairy certified" whey protein is beneficial. Helene asks: I just read this article you wrote and that is why I am writing you. I am an ultra trailrunner. I am also a Certified Natural Hygienist, which means I know everything about food combining. From my knowledge, I don't have information on how to apply it while doing endurance sport. I didn't found yet readings on the subject. I only found conventional readings on endurance nutrition where everything is mixed together. Even sources that are vegetarian or vegan also mixed up everything...Which means that in competition, I never used gel, energy bar or sport drink. All I ingest is water and fresh fruits. I still get very good results, I never have a cramp. But after 4 hours into it, I can steel feel a lack of energy. Do you have any interesting source of information on the subject? Kara asks: What's your take on the use of Humanofort to improve training recovery and performance? Igor asks: After hearing about the amino acids benefits from your podcast I'm thinking to start supplementing by them. You have been recommending the MAP product which I find a bit expensive for me. Do you have any suggestions for what to look while shopping for cheaper aminos? Will it make me more harm than good using the cheap aminos? Craig asks: I participated in a 70 mile charity ride yesterday and had to SAG in with severe cramping in my vastus medialis and slight cramping in my upper/inner quad

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Call toll free to 1-877-209-9439, Skype to "pacificfit" or scroll down on this post to access the free "Ask Ben" form... Ben Greenfield's Lovely Feet - This Is What Happens When You Run & Bike. In this July 6, 2011 free audio episode: beta-alanine supplementation, versaclimber, are pedicures healthy?, back-to-back long run races, phosphatidylserine, are growth hormones in colostrum bad?, eating for your body type, drinking beer during sports, limu superfoods, fructose allergies, recovering between half-ironman triathlons, when to do speed training for a sprint triathlon, and can you drink too much Green Tea? Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail [email protected] And don't forget to leave the podcast a ranking in iTunes - it only takes 2 minutes of your time and helps grow our healthy community! Just click here to go to our iTunes pageand leave feedback. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: -New! Ben Greenfield's Shape21 Lean Body Manual is now on Facebook as an instantly downloadable app. Get access to the first seven days of Shape21 on Facebook for free by clicking here. -Click here to donate $1 to keep this podcast going! -November 13: Come party with Ben in Jamaica! Jamaica Triathlon has a 20% discount code to register! Use code BGREENJAMTRI when you register at http://www.rosehalltriathlon.com. -BenGreenfieldFitness Inner Circle is now just $1 for a 14 Day Sneak Peek! Click here to join now. - Get insider VIP tips and discounts from Ben - conveniently delivered directly to your phone! Just complete the information below... First Name Last Name Email Cell # (1+area code) --------------------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: ====================================== [contact-form 3 "AskBen"] ====================================== Kristen asks: In one of your podcasts you spoke about beta alanine. Is this safe to take with caffeine know an empty stomach and are its effects on women different than men? Matthew asks: I have been looking into this machine called a versa climber to help improve my running and cycling. Do you have an opinion about it? Should I just stick to running and cycling? Joseph asks: My feet are nasty. my wife is on my case to get a pedicure, which i have refused. my latest argument is that the calluses on my feet are protective and if they sand my feet down i will get blisters. even i assume this argument has no merit. on the other hand i see no substantive reason to get one either. are there any good argument for or against getting pedicures (aside from being a man/looking pretty)? Tony Maldonado asks: Ben, I am an experienced ultra marathoner. At least I like to think I am. I've run a 100 miler, a couple of 100k and seven 50k events. Along with a few marathons. I am a middle of the packer. I am currently training for my first 50 miler on a very familiar very hilly course. I also want to run a flat 20 miler that takes place 1 week before the 50 mile event. I usually have a low mileage run the weekend before an ultra but really want to run this 20 miler and feel I can pull it off. What are you're suggestions or thoughts on this? In my response to Tony, I reference my article about Lightning Speed Recovery Secrets. Chris asks: What is your opinion about Phosphatidylserine and its use with endurance athletes? In my response to Chris, I mention Jarrow phosphatidylserine. Kathleen asks: Goat's Colostrum seems to be such a good supplement and I want to take it. But, I've had breast cancer and the info. talks about a growth hormone. It is important that I do not raise my estrogen levels. Is this growth hormone something I should stay away from? I am not on any anti-cancer drugs because of their side effects. Also, it says goat's colostrum can raise low blood sugar. Should people with diabetes not take this supplement? Tifani asks: In one of your podcasts, you mentioned that you were writing, or had written a book about eating in accordance with your body type. I have realized recently that I am a skinny fat person and as a vegetarian that despises weight and resistance training, I am trying to figure out what the right balance of protein/carbs/fat is for me. Thank you for any insight you can give me! Tomaz asks: TUM (Techniche Universitat Munich, Germany) has recently published research of positive impact of beer on endurance sport (emphasizing alkoholfree beer). What is your thought on that? Tom asks: At a running expo before a local run, a salesperson gave me a sample of a dietary supplement called "Limu Original", the "premium fucoidan blend". What is this? Jack asks: I recently competed at the IM70.3 UK and was in a good position going onto the run but after about 1km of the run I began to feel bloated and sick. This GI distress

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 June 29, 2011 free audio episode: The Perfect Health diet, training for triathlon, eating for a healthy kidney, do endurance athletes live longer?, using a run-walk strategy, man-boobs, coconut oil, and the problem with a gluten-free diet. Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail [email protected] And don't forget to leave the podcast a ranking in iTunes - it only takes 2 minutes of your time and helps grow our healthy community! Just click here to go to our iTunes pageand leave feedback. --------------------------------------------------------------- Featured Topic: "If You Could Eat Fat All Day, Would You?" The "Perfect Health Diet" book claims to have the four steps to renewed health, youthful vitality and long life. But what is the Perfect Health Diet? In this interview, I talk to author Paul Jaminet, and ask him the following questions about the relatively high fat and unique diet contained in the "Perfect Health Diet" book. In your book, you list several reasons you believe a 20-65-15 carb-fat-protein ratio to be ideal…what are those reasons? Isn't glucose the body's primary fuel? What about people who are exercising like an Ironman athlete? Can they really eat that much fat, and have you seen this done? Why do athletes think that eating more protein helps them to add muscle? In your book, you list what you consider to be the four most dangerous foods. What are they, and why are they dangerous? In your book, you say that you eat "conventional supermarket meats". Does that mean you don't eat organic, grass fed meat, and if not, why? In your book, you list vegetables as a fat source. Can you explain how that works? You say that coconut oil leads to a naturally slim waist. How? Why do you recommend people supplement with high dose iodine? Why do you encourage long ketogenic fasts? ...And much more! ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: -New! Ben Greenfield's Shape21 Lean Body Manual is now on Facebook as an instantly downloadable app. Get access to the first seven days of Shape21 on Facebook for free by clicking here. -Click here to donate $1 to keep this podcast going! -November 13: Come party with Ben in Jamaica! Jamaica Triathlon has a 20% discount code to register! Use code BGREENJAMTRI when you register at http://www.rosehalltriathlon.com. -Ben Greenfield's free seminar "Eating For Endurance" now available for viewing. Learn about proper endurance nutrition. This is a great class for anyone preparing for a long distance event; trail runners, triathletes, adventure racers, cyclists, paddlers, and epic hikers...set yourself up for success by eating smart! Click here to get access now. -BenGreenfieldFitness Inner Circle is now just $1 for a 14 Day Sneak Peek! Click here to join now. - Get insider VIP tips and discounts from Ben - conveniently delivered directly to your phone! Just complete the information below... First Name Last Name Email Cell # (1+area code) --------------------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: ====================================== [contact-form 3 "AskBen"] ====================================== Craig has a call in question about swimming, cycling and running all in one day during triathlon training. Mario asks: I like to listen to music and podcasts, is there a set of headphones you would recommend for use both indoors in the gym and outdoors. I especially hate when they snag and rip out of ears, what do you use? In my response to Mario, I recommend Yurbuds. Alan asks: I eat low carb (not much processed foods/sugars) but my father is having kidney issues (doctor can not explain it but kidney function is down to like 50%) and is being told he can not eat much in the way of protien (like 30 grams/day) or potassium. he is also being told to eat everything i have learned is bad and will lead to weight gain and insulin issues such as white bread. he is also on blood pressure medications, etc. this is certainly beyond me and the doctors/nutritionists are advising and do not seem concerned about what seems to be an extremely unhealthy diet. do you have any thoughts on what he could do or where to look for better advice? Sam asks: I just read this article. What do you make of it. Are Tour de France cyclists exceptions to the rules, or how does this assessment compare to yours? These cyclists are surely putting their bodies through considerably more stress than any AGer. On the other hand, their nutrition and rest/work cycles may be more controlled than an AGer. Did the time period have anything to do with it (Gatorade was not invented yet!)? http://www.wired.com/playbook/2011/06/myth-too-much-exercise/ Craig asks: Jeff Galloway's philosophy of Run-Walk-Run has helped me in runs. Could this apply to Tria

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. In this June 22, 2011 free audio episode: Are You Getting Scammed By Alkaline Water, Ionized Water, Magnetic Water, Oxygenated Water or Structured Water?, Vitamin B injections, how to choose a foam roller, fatty acid ratios, post-workout recovery shakes, lifting weights before cardio, muscle imbalances, and will fruit make you fat? Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail [email protected] And don't forget to leave the podcast a ranking in iTunes - it only takes 2 minutes of your time and helps grow our healthy community! Just click here to go to our iTunes pageand leave feedback. --------------------------------------------------------------- Featured Topic: "Are You Getting Scammed By Alkaline Water, Ionized Water, Magnetic Water, Oxygenated Water or Structured Water?" A burgeoning industry has developed around machines or devies to ionize or alkalinize water, structure water, subject water to magnetic fields, or oxygenate water. In this episode, I interview Dr. Stephen Lower, who has a doctorate in chemistry and runs the Aquascam website. During our discussion, Stephen introduces the chemistry and concept behind many of the popular water health trends, and whether each is based on chemically sound theories. You'll find out things like... Is Alkaline water safe? Is it possible to Ionize water? Can you increase blood oxygen when you drink Oxygenated water? Can you Structure water, and if so, does it stay that way? Why would Magnetized water be healthy? Can you make water healthier by using a Vortex machine? ...And much more! ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: -New! Ben Greenfield's Shape21 Lean Body Manual is now on Facebook as an instantly downloadable app. Get access to the first seven days of Shape21 on Facebook for free by clicking here. -Click here to donate $1 to keep this podcast going! -Injury specialist Rick Kaselj is giving all fans of BenGreenfieldFitness a 52% discount on Shoulder Pain Solved for the next 5 days only. Click here to grab it now and beat that shoulder pain forever. -Free seminar coming on June 24, Friday at 6pm PST. Elite coach and athlete, Ben Greenfield, will teach us about proper endurance nutrition. This is a great class for anyone preparing for a long distance event; trail runners, triathletes, adventure racers, cyclists, paddlers, and epic hikers...Set yourself up for success by eating smart! Click here to get access now. -BenGreenfieldFitness Inner Circle is now just $1 for a 14 Day Sneak Peek! Click here to join now. - Get insider VIP tips and discounts from Ben - conveniently delivered directly to your phone! Just complete the information below... First Name Last Name Email Cell # (1+area code) --------------------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: ====================================== [contact-form 3 "AskBen"] ====================================== Paula asks: Back in mid-March, I noticed that my neck suddenly became stiff. It honestly seemed to happen for no obvious reason (I didn't fall or injure myself, etc.). Still, today, I can only turn my head about 45 degrees to both the left and the right, while looking straight forward. When I reach the 45 degree point, my neck is completely tight and painful all the way down each side, from the base of my skull to the top of my shoulders. This makes exercise no fun, particularly swimming. I saw an ART guy who did some very deep work and gave me exercises. I also saw my regular MD who prescribed some pain medication. The pain still persists, and neither seemed too concerned about it. I found anacupuncturist who hasn't been able to give me any relief, but has suggested that I take Vitamin B, preferably in the form of an injection (the one she suggested is called Neurobion and is a series of injections done over 5 days). It is also available in pill form. Why is she suggesting this and what are your thoughts? Pamela asks: I have heard or read you talk about rollers and that you use a rumble roller. Do you suggest the black or blue roller and why? Do you suggest the compact or full length and why? I prefer deep tissue massages when I get one (which is rare) so I'm thinking the black rumble roller may be better. Ben asks: In epsisode 140 KC Craichy stated "So really what you want to look for is 180 or 120 being the first number on the EPA and DHA, that is the number, that is the natural ratio which you find it in nature." What does the 180 and 120 refer to? Is that mg? Also his stance on converting ALA to EPA seems to be in contrast to the creator of Udo's oil. Where do you come in on this? Ron asks: I have a question regarding a couple products and my timing of using them as Recovery Drinks and Meal Replacement. I normally work out at 5:00 AM (on an empty stomach) for 60 minutes at a high intensity for 5 days a week

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. Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Scroll down on this post to access the free "Ask Ben" form... In this June 14, 2011 free audio episode: Respiratory quotient, rapid weight gain, female endurance athletes who get fat, high blood sugar, intermittent fasting, do birth control pills reduce athletic performance, prolozone therapy, hand swelling during exercise, and my favorite podcasts. Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail [email protected]. And don't forget to leave the podcast a ranking in iTunes - it only takes 2 minutes of your time and helps grow our healthy community! Just click here to go to our iTunes page and leave feedback. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: -Get a 10% discount on Master Amino Pattern when you click here. -Click here to donate $1 to keep this podcast going! -BenGreenfieldFitness Inner Circle is now just $1 for a 14 Day Sneak Peek! Click here to join now. - Get insider VIP tips and discounts from Ben - conveniently delivered directly to your phone! Just complete the information below... First Name Last Name Email Cell # (1+area code) --------------------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: ====================================== [contact-form 3 "AskBen"] ====================================== Lisa has a call in question about metabolic testing and the respiratory quotient, and whether she can lower her RQ to switch to "mixed fuelds", and what the test costs. Michael asks: Hi Ben, I am extremely concerned about my blood sugar levels. Last year I had an occupational health physical and they told me my fasted blood sugar levels were elevated at 118. After that I started phasing in healthier food choices and for at least the past 6 months I've been eating very clean, whole, organic foods and spending about 5 hours a week lifting and interval training. I'm about 5'11 and 155lbs and relatively low BF%. I just got my bloodwork from this years physical and my blood sugar was 118 yet again. I thought maybe I should give you some background. I'll eat a banana first thing then hit the gym. I have post workout shake consisting of oats, whey, chia seeds and whole milk and then my morning coffee with whole milk and stevia. Lunch is usually my big meal where I'll usually have something like an egg salad sandwich and a green smoothie. Around 4 I'll have a snack like naan and hummus and dinner usually consists of turkey burgers and maybe some fruit. I supplement with 4,000 iu of vitamin D and 3 tbspns of Udo's oil every day. My HDL was 40, LDL was 62, and my triglycerides were 84 (which are all improvements over last year). Sorry for the long question but I am quite concerned and don't understand. I do eat a whole lot of carbs and was drinking a lot of milk to bulk up. Would a more paleo/zone diet be beneficial to me or could this be something unrelated to my relatively healthy lifestyle? Josh asks: I've been training for Ironman 70.3 Kansas since December. I started out weighing around 160lbs and am currently at 153lbs. I'm 5ft 10in, in my 20's and have a "cyclist" build (small all over except for my quads). I've been zoning in on my racing weight of 150lbs or slightly below. Just a few days ago after a brick workout in the summer sun I dipped down to 148lbs due to water loss. This is normal for me as I'm a heavy sweater. But today I weighed in at 159lbs after my swim session! How in the world could this be? I eat very healthy and watch my caloric intake. I'm sure some of it is water weight, but 6lbs worth? Whats going on here? Eric asks: I have a question regarding some I know who's experiencing some creeping weight gain. She is a competitive age grouper in the marathon (sub 3:30) and is a periodic triathlete. She is good about tracking every bite of food. After workouts consumes a smoothie containing yellow pea/hemp/brown rice protein blend along with some greens and fruit. Also began supplementing with BCAA's as well. She recently got better about taking nutrition during runs and bike rides. Despite being careful to keep carb/fat/protein ratios in the proper limits and monitoring calories she is still seeing her weight slowly creep up. Could this be the early indicator of over training (i.e. overtaxed endocrine system)? This is someone who commonly has 50-70 mile running weeks on top of 3-4 swim sessions and 3 bike workouts a week, so we are not talking about a casual exerciser. Any insight you may have would be greatly appreciated! Chuck asks: I've been reading some lately on intermittent fasting and working out. Can you explain a little more about this- who it's good for, why to (or not to do it), and if there is ever reasons for endurance athletes to do it--It seems like it would be hard to have the en

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 June 8, 2011 free audio episode, recorded at 2:30am while Ben is stranded sleeping on the floor of the Seattle airport... What is a good breakfast before a long run? What about the 3 phases of Gatorade? Should we believe the hype? Should I eat “real food” or an energy bar before a long run? Do you have any advice about calorie intake per mile? Your thoughts on low carb diets? Have you ever taken the cinnamon challenge? Can you recommend a diet for building and maintaining lean mass? Do metabolisms react differently to specific diets? Are there special requirements for vegetarians during marathon training? Is losing weight while preparing for a marathon do-able? How do I lose weight while training when I get so darn hungry? What are the best foods to eat the night before a long run or marathon? Should runners focus on carbohydrates, protein, or a mix? Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail [email protected] And don't forget to leave the podcast a ranking in iTunes - it only takes 2 minutes of your time and helps grow our healthy community! Just click here to go to our iTunes page and leave feedback. Get insider VIP tips and discounts from Ben - conveniently delivered directly to your phone! Just complete the information below... First Name Last Name Email Cell # (1+area code): Did you know...you can get the new BenGreenfieldFitness.com t-shirt in any design and any price when you click here. Here is the front... And here is the back... Click here to get the new BenGreenfieldFitness shirt, in whatever design and price you choose!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Scroll down on this post to access the free "Ask Ben" form... In this June 1, 2011 free audio episode: Estrogen dominance, indoor trainer vs. stationary bike, achilles pain, natural anti-inflammatories, dimethylamylamine in supplements, Juice Plus, Mona Vie, and shaky hands. Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail [email protected]. And don't forget to leave the podcast a ranking in iTunes - it only takes 2 minutes of your time and helps grow our healthy community! Just click here to go to our iTunes page and leave feedback. Scroll down to donate anything over $15 to the show, and Ben will send you a BenGreenfieldFitness.com t-shirt...you can also conveniently donate any amount with your phone by simply clicking here. --------------------------------------------------------------- Featured Topic: "Why You Shouldn't Slap Any Old Sunscreen On Your Skin." In Episode #92: The Things You Always Wanted to Know About Sunscreen, But Were Afraid to Ask , I interviewed Dr. Nic Martens about the same sunblock that Ironman World Champions Craig Alexander and Mirinda Carfrae use. In today's episode, Nic is back, specifically to talk about how certain types of sunscreen can inhibit body cooling, and how sunscreen can block pores. Nic discusses the formulation called "Scape Sunblock", which is available at http://www.scapelabs.com. You’ll get Dr. Marten’s formulation sent straight to you. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: -Click here to donate $1 to keep this podcast going! -BenGreenfieldFitness Inner Circle is now just $1 for a 14 Day Sneak Peek! Click here to join now. - Get insider VIP tips and discounts from Ben - conveniently delivered directly to your phone! Just complete the information below... First Name Last Name Email Cell # (1+area code) --------------------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: ====================================== [contact-form 3 "AskBen"] ====================================== Melanie asks: I need advice on how to reduce estrogen dominance. I'm not interested (at least right now) in using a progesterone cream. I'd like to reduce estrogen naturally. Which foods will help reduce and which foods will increase the problem? I avoid soy like the plague and I eat a mostly organic, whole foods diet. I exercise (maybe not enough) and I try to avoid drinking from plastic and avoid parabens in cosmetics. Also, I read that high fat diet should be avoided. Does this apply to healthy fats? I eat lots of fats, but the good ones (love nuts and seeds). Any advice is appreciated since PMS derails my exercise and healthy eating. Joy asks: I'm doing my 1st Sprint Triathlon in July. I own a stationary bike and was wondering if and or what the big difference is between using an indoor trainer or a stationary bike? Was thinking of buying an indoor trainer but didn't know if I should spend the money when I Do own a SB. Chris asks: Do you have any advice for general Achilles health? I've had to modify a lot of the hill training simply because after I do the hills my Achilles will ache. I've also noticed (all the sudden) that at distances greater than 13-14 miles I start getting achilles pain. Suzanne asks: I saw that you were taking Phenocane as a COX2 inhibitor. In your opinion how would you compare this to Saligesic or White Willow stem bark for pain management? And for inflammation comparing Boswellia and Proteolytic enzymes (and of course fish oils -omega 3's)? I know that everyone is different and you have to be willing to be your own test dummy sometimes, but it's helpful to gain insight from others. Also, do you recommend a specific high quality supplement company for Phenocane? Brian asks: I noticed a lot of pre workout supplements have 1,3 dimethylamylamine is this a safe ? I currently take Jack3d with the following ingredients: Arginine Alpha-Ketoglutarate, Creatine Monohydrate, Beta Alanine, Caffeine, 1,3-Dimethylamylamine (Geranium [Stem]), Schizandrol A Rich asks: What are your thoughts on the supplements: Juice Plus & Mona Vie from a general health point of view? I have been taken these two supplements for awhile and as a new listener I am thinking about maybe switching to or at least adding the Living Fuel Supergreens to my diet. Jack asks: I'm 17 years old, and for as long as I can remember I've had very shaky hands. Usually not a big deal, but I'm a competitive rock climber and going into the Army, which both require steady hands. I've been to many doctors with little success. Any diet or supplementation advice that might help? I eat pretty healthy, especially for my age, but my diet still isn't perfect. I've been trying Natural Calm Magnesium for a little while, but no suc

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Note from Ben: Holy schnikes! I gotta quit doing head math during my podcasts. I had an error on this one. Kid's protein should be closer to 0.6-1.4g protein per pound body weight. I had that almost doubled with my on-the-fly figuring...sorry. Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Scroll down on this post to access the free "Ask Ben" form... In this May 25, 2011 free audio episode: Brian Mackenzie of CrossFit Endurance (pictured above), protein intake and supplements for young athletes, blood sugar spikes from protein powder, take supplements with coffee, birth control and weight loss, losing weight for Ironman, elbow pain from curls, is casein ok for vegans and the pose running method. Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail [email protected]. And don't forget to leave the podcast a ranking in iTunes - it only takes 2 minutes of your time and helps grow our healthy community! Just click here to go to our iTunes page and leave feedback. Scroll down to donate anything over $15 to the show, and Ben will send you a BenGreenfieldFitness.com t-shirt...you can also conveniently donate any amount with your phone by simply clicking here. --------------------------------------------------------------- Featured Topic: "What Is Crossfit Endurance & Can You Use It For Marathons or Triathlons?" Brian Mackenzie from Crossfit Endurance is an expert in strength and conditioning for endurance athletes, and is the creator of CrossFit Endurance. He is a Level 3 CrossFit Certified Trainer, and is a Level 3 POSE Certified Running Coach. Brian has been working in the fitness industry to some degree for the last 20 years. He has an internship program for professional trainers. Brian has been at the pinnacle of training athletes and clients of all shape, size and ability for the last decade. Starting his training career as a physical therapy assistant and volunteering with adaptive PE programs for stroke victims, he has used the simplest to the most complex of modalities. Learning how to powerlift at an early age, Brian understood functional movement at the beginning of his career. Moving into the endurance world, he worked with Dr. Romanov (Creator of POSE Method of Running), and learned about running mechanics very early in his career. He has trained professional athletes from a multitude of sports including the NFL, MMA, and AVP, Running, Cycling, Swimming, and Celebrity. Brian has successfully used CrossFit as the cornerstone of his programming for endurance athletes, while supplementing with sport specific wods. His athletes train sometimes a third of what the norm train with superior results. Brian has been a competitive Ultra Runner. He competed in Ironman and more than 30 ultra marathons ranging from 50k to 100 miles including the Western States 100 and the Angeles Crest 100. During our interview, I ask Brian: -what is crossfit endurance, and how is it different than regular crossfit? -what principles do you use to guide workout design and programming? -can you walk us through a sample week of workouts? -how do you think crossfit endurance compares to the traditional method of triathlon training, and do you think someone could go faster in a triathlon with your method? -how do you reply to critics who argue that weight training does not benefit endurance athletes? During the course of the interview, Brian mentions Arthur Lydiard, Percy Cerutty and Peter Coe as additional references of information for Crossfit Endurance. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: -Click here to donate $1 to keep this podcast going! -BenGreenfieldFitness Inner Circle is now just $1 for a 14 Day Sneak Peek! Click here to join now. - Get insider VIP tips and discounts from Ben - conveniently delivered directly to your phone! Just complete the information below... First Name Last Name Email Cell # (1+area code) --------------------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: ====================================== [contact-form 3 "AskBen"] ====================================== Gina has a call in question: I have a question about my 13 yr old daughter. She's a swimmer and practices 2 1/2 hrs 4 times/wk and attends meets 2 times/month. My daughter is 5 ft 3 inches and weighs 103#. She swims year round and is off 3 weeks in the fall and in the spring. I noticed during her fall/winter season, she was often sick, fatigued, and her swim times didn't improve. After evaluating her food intact, I noticed she was only eating about 20-30 grams of protein/day. She is a "picky" eater and prefers carbs over protein. I have since been pushing protein, but I'm having difficulties getting her to eat a variety of sources. She will eat chicken, turkey, and eggs. I've tried a variety of whey protein smoothes, but she doesn't like them. She takes a multi-vitam

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. Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Scroll down on this post to access the free "Ask Ben" form... In this May 18, 2011 free audio episode: 3 secrets to make you unstoppable, Naked juice, microwaving peanuts, bee pollen extract, colostrum supplements, are chia seeds better than fish oil?, achilles pain from bicycling, the fat burning zone, training for an ultramarathon, and metallic taste in the mouth after exercise. Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail [email protected]. And don't forget to leave the podcast a ranking in iTunes - it only takes 2 minutes of your time and helps grow our healthy community! Just click here to go to our iTunes page and leave feedback. Scroll down to donate anything over $15 to the show, and Ben will send you a BenGreenfieldFitness.com t-shirt...you can also conveniently donate any amount with your phone by simply clicking here. --------------------------------------------------------------- Featured Topic: "3 Secrets To Make You As Unstoppable As A Superhero With A Big Hammer." Peter K from PeterKFitness.com is a world renowned speaker, author, health & success coach, nutritionist and physical therapist. As an expert for the media, he has appeared on ABC, FOX, MSN, TLC, Blogtalkradio and in Fitness magazine and is the creator of “5 Minutes to Fitness+”, a revolutionary lifestyle program for achieving optimal health which has been featured on QVC and FOX. His clients include: celebrities, “Fortune 100″ companies, non-profit organizations and individuals who have made incredible changes in their work, life, health and happiness starting with just 5 minutes a day. During our discussion, Peter reveals his 3 top secrets for professional and personal achievement. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: -Click here to donate $1 to keep this podcast going! -Want to create the next "BenGreenfieldFitness" t-shirt? Simply submit YOUR design to [email protected] -Coming May 19 at 3pm PST: In this seminar from triathlete, triathlon coach and family man Ben Greenfield, you’ll learn effective techniques to balance your valuable time, and still train for triathlon without neglecting your career, family or friends. The instruction will include time management techniques, training strategies, nutrition tips, and other crucial elements of maintaining a healthy triathlon lifestyle. Register at: https://usat.confedge.com/ap/registration/home.cfm?i=register&e=23eed5b7-2ca9-4dc9-a6e4-9920fbf6ef70&grp=nonusatmember -BenGreenfieldFitness Inner Circle is now just $1 for a 14 Day Sneak Peek! Click here to join now. - Get insider VIP tips and discounts from Ben - conveniently delivered directly to your phone! Just complete the information below... First Name Last Name Email Cell # (1+area code) --------------------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: ====================================== [contact-form 3 "AskBen"] ====================================== Mike asks: Just wanted to know your opinion on Naked juice? Pam asks: I really enjoy dry roasted, in the shell, unsalted peanuts. Do you know if microwaving the peanuts for a couple of minutes will eliminate the afflatoxin? In my response to Pam, I talk about Inner Circle Podcast #1 - Is Microwaving Food Bad? This is the form of flower pollen extract I recommend to Joe Joe asks: I've heard you tout the benefits of pollen extract paired with zinc for increasing testosterone levels. I went to my local health food store and couldn't find pollen extract. I did find Bee Pollen (nature's way brand). Is there an appreciable difference between the extract you suggest and the bee pollen that is readily available? Nicki asks: Today during the Tour of California coverage elliptical chain rings were brought up. Is there any benefit for triathlon? Will it help to save legs for run? Jeremy asks: I heard the Ben Greenfield podcast recently about colostrum so I ended up here: http://www.pacificfit.net/supplements.php#colostrum. My question is can you tell me why this product is better than, say, the Swanson vitamins brand? The one you recommend is from goats, and most others seem to be from cows. Also, it appears yours is almost 1500 mg which is three times the 500 mg on the Swanson brand. Jackie asks: Hi Ben. I've heard chia seeds have all the essential omega-3/omega-6's. Is this true, and are they in the correct ratio? Can chia seeds replace fish oil as a vegetarian option? (And are they better to or comparable to flax seed?) Mark asks: Just bought a new stationary bike trainer (with Power Meter) to add additional cross-training to my marathon training. Love the bike and the additional training at odd hours and bad weather is great. The problem I'm having is the toe clips (

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. Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Scroll down on this post to access the free "Ask Ben" form... In this May 11, 2011 free audio episode: Hallelujah Acres, should you not eat fruit with a meal, what causes abnormally high heart rate during exercise, how to do a weekly fast and still train hard, are steroidal inhalers safe for exercise, what shoes are best for gym workouts, spectracell testing, cortisol testing. Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail [email protected]. And don't forget to leave the podcast a ranking in iTunes - it only takes 2 minutes of your time and helps grow our healthy community! Just click here to go to our iTunes page and leave feedback. Scroll down to donate anything over $15 to the show, and Ben will send you a BenGreenfieldFitness.com t-shirt...you can also conveniently donate any amount with your phone by simply clicking here. --------------------------------------------------------------- Featured Topic: "Hallelujah Acres - What Happens When You Mix a Vegetarianism, Religion & Fat Loss?" In this podcast, I interview George Malkmus from Hallelujah Acres. The Hallelujah Diet, which was designed by George, is a Scripture-based menu of 85% raw, uncooked, and unprocessed plant-based food, and 15% cooked, plant-based food. Hallelujah Acres also has Lifestyle Centers, Villages, and other ways for people who are interested in incorporating Bible-based principles for health and fat loss. During our discussion, George answers the following questions: What is Hallelujah Acres? What kind of people attend? Do you adhere to a certain diet or nutrition philosophy? What type of exercise program do attendees do? How do you feel spirituality affects weight loss and fitness? During our interview, George mentions the FIT10 Fitness Trainer, which you can view by clicking here. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: -Click here to donate $1 to keep this podcast going! -Want to create the next "BenGreenfieldFitness" t-shirt? Simply submit YOUR design to [email protected] -Coming May 19 at 3pm PST: In this seminar from triathlete, triathlon coach and family man Ben Greenfield, you’ll learn effective techniques to balance your valuable time, and still train for triathlon without neglecting your career, family or friends. The instruction will include time management techniques, training strategies, nutrition tips, and other crucial elements of maintaining a healthy triathlon lifestyle. Register at: https://usat.confedge.com/ap/registration/home.cfm?i=register&e=23eed5b7-2ca9-4dc9-a6e4-9920fbf6ef70&grp=nonusatmember -BenGreenfieldFitness Inner Circle is now just $1 for a 14 Day Sneak Peek! Click here to join now. - Get insider VIP tips and discounts from Ben - conveniently delivered directly to your phone! Just complete the information below... First Name Last Name Email Cell # (1+area code) --------------------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: ====================================== [contact-form 3 "AskBen"] ====================================== Andrei asks: I heard from different sources that you should not eat fruits with or immediately after a meal (instead, wait for at least 2 hours). Is it true and if it is, why? Thanks! Kalley asks: My question is about my heart rate, specifically when working out. I am 24, a very healthy weight, and active. I've been working out with a trainer for 8 months. I do a lot of strength training, and a decent amount of cardio (varying comfortable jogs and interval training) - but I feel like I have an abnormally high heart rate. When I do intervals, my heart rate will jump to over 200. When I am jogging at a comfortable pace (one I could easily hold a conversation during) my heart rate is around 170 - 180. I'm baffled. Everything I've read suggests that is too high - but I'm an active, healthy 24 year old. Is it possible that my heart rate is higher than normal? I know the standard equation (226 minus your age) isn't necessarily accurate, but a lot of resources lead me to believe I am either horribly out of shape, or have a heart problem. In my response to Kalley, I talk about how to self-test your heart rate zones. Click here to read more. Craig asks: I water fast one day per week for religious reasons. I would love to here your thoughts on how to make this work while training for endurance events. Issa asks: What is advisable to use Spiropent? Does it have any side effects? Jeff has a call-in question about shoe recommendations for gym based workouts, including Vibram Five Fingers. Nick asks: You have mentioned Bioletics on the podcast before however I can not recall you ever talking about Spectracell (they offer a simlar testing service), and was wondering if you had

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. Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Scroll down on this post to access the free "Ask Ben" form... In this May 4, 2011 free audio episode: Everything you need to know about colostrum, is birth control healthy, why can pro athletes eat bad food, what is a parasite zapper, how to train for a 5K without losing muscle, what happens when you hit the wall in a marathon, why it's hard to sleep after a hard workout, how much vitamin A is too much, and should teenagers be eating flax. Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail [email protected]. And don't forget to leave the podcast a ranking in iTunes - it only takes 2 minutes of your time and helps grow our healthy community! Just click here to go to our iTunes page and leave feedback. Scroll down to donate anything over $15 to the show, and Ben will send you a BenGreenfieldFitness.com t-shirt...you can also conveniently donate any amount with your phone by simply clicking here. --------------------------------------------------------------- Featured Topic: "Everything You Need to Know About The Link Between Performance, Fat Loss and Colostrum" If you've been wondering: is colostrum healthy? what is colostrum? can colostrum help fat loss? can colostrum help performance?, then this interview is for you. In this featured topic, I interview Joe Stout, a food scientist from Mt. Capra nutrition who was interviewed in Ben Greenfield Fitness Podcast #16 (digestive enzymes & probiotics) and Podcast #32 (goat’s milk vs. cow’s milk). Joe also traveled to Kona and interviewed me after Ironman World Championships in this video. During our discussion, Joe answers the following questions: -what is colostrum? -how is it harvested and collected? -traditionally, what are the benefits of colostrum? -are there dangers in taking it? -what is the link between colostrum and sports performance? -what type of people would be finding a benefit of using colostrum? If you're interested in incorporating colostrum into your diet for fat loss or performance, then click here to view my recommended brand: CapraColostrum. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: -Click here to donate $1 to keep this podcast going! -Want to create the next "BenGreenfieldFitness" t-shirt? Simply submit YOUR design to [email protected] -Ben Greenfield's Ironman Coeur D' Alene triathlon camp is May 13-15. Click here for more information, or to register! -The new phone app update corrects a problem where some people were downloading blank news and video stories. If you are experiencing this problem, do not Update your app, but rather Delete it and re-install it so that the blank stories will be restored. -Here’s how to win a FREE autographed copy of KC’s new book: “SuperHealth: The Last Diet You’ll Ever Need”. At http://www.facebook.com/BGFitness, send us a video in which you tell us your biggest problem with diets, nutrition, losing weight or staying healthy, and why you think the SuperHealth book could help you! For example: -Do you have trouble sticking to fad diets and want something that’s finally not a fad diet? -Do you lose weight, but then put it back again, and want a complete solution to the yo-yo weight issue? -Do you get sick all the time and want to know how to boost your immune system for life? Whatever your struggle is, we want to know about it, and why you think the book that we discuss in Episode 139 and 140 at http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com will help YOU. Share your video now, and get a FREE autographed copy of the book. Only 12 copies are available, so act fast! Go to BenGreenfieldFitness on Facebook and post your video today. -BenGreenfieldFitness Inner Circle is now just $1 for a 14 Day Sneak Peek! Click here to join now. - Get insider VIP tips and discounts from Ben - conveniently delivered directly to your phone! Just complete the information below... First Name Last Name Email Cell # (1+area code) --------------------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: ====================================== [contact-form 3 "AskBen"] ====================================== Kalley asks: My question is in regards to birth control. I am 24 years old and have been on birth control pills since I was 18. In the last year or so I have taken a real interest in my health: changing my diet to be mostly real foods, working out with a personal trainer, and begun training for a half marathon. That said, I have become increasingly aware of the lack of (credible) information available surrounding birth control and the effects it may have on women's hormone levels, weight loss, and overall health. Estrogen seems to be linked to many health problems, so the increased amount being introduced into my system through daily birth control

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. Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Scroll down on this post to access the free "Ask Ben" form... Is doing push-ups with kids on your back a form of fitness productivity? In this April 20, 2011 free audio episode: Fitness productivity tips from Peter Shankman, how much to eat after a big workout, how to heal the lungs after smoking, will small people cannibalize too much muscle with fasted exercise, what happens when women exercise too much, is a saltwater pool healthier than a chlorine pool, how to run faster after biking, my top indoor cycling workouts, what is a low oxalate diet, taking blood pressure medications during exercise, a supplement called d-ribose, and why I don't recommend regular multivitamins. Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail [email protected]. And don't forget to leave the podcast a ranking in iTunes - it only takes 2 minutes of your time and helps grow our healthy community! Just click here to go to our iTunes page and leave feedback. Scroll down to donate anything over $15 to the show, and Ben will send you a BenGreenfieldFitness.com t-shirt...you can also conveniently donate any amount with your phone by simply clicking here. --------------------------------------------------------------- Featured Topic: "Top Fitness Productivity Tips From Peter Shankman"R Week Magazine has described Peter Shankman as “redefining the art of networking”, and Investor’s Business Daily has called him “crazy, but effective”. Peter is a spectacular example of what happens when you merge the power of pure creativity with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and a dose of adventure, and make it work to your advantage. An author, entrepreneur, speaker, and worldwide connector, Peter (pictured left) is recognized worldwide for radically new ways of thinking about Social Media, PR, marketing, advertising, and customer service. You can visit his website at http://www.shankman.com . During our discussion, Peter, who is an Ironman triathlete and fitness enthusiast, describes to you... -What is the average fitness routine look like for a busy, successful individual... -How to incorporate technology into a fitness routine... -Peter Shankman's top swim productivity tip... -Peter Shankman's top bike productivity tip... -Peter Shankman's top run productivity tip... -And much more! ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: -Click here to donate $1 to keep this podcast going! -Want to create the next "BenGreenfieldFitness" t-shirt? Simply submit YOUR design to [email protected] -Ben Greenfield's Ironman Coeur D' Alene triathlon camp is May 13-15. Click here for more information, or to register! -Here’s how to win a FREE autographed copy of KC’s new book: “SuperHealth: The Last Diet You’ll Ever Need”. At http://www.facebook.com/BGFitness, send us a video in which you tell us your biggest problem with diets, nutrition, losing weight or staying healthy, and why you think the SuperHealth book could help you! For example: -Do you have trouble sticking to fad diets and want something that’s finally not a fad diet? -Do you lose weight, but then put it back again, and want a complete solution to the yo-yo weight issue? -Do you get sick all the time and want to know how to boost your immune system for life? Whatever your struggle is, we want to know about it, and why you think the book that we discuss in Episode 139 and 140 at http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com will help YOU. Share your video now, and get a FREE autographed copy of the book. Only 12 copies are available, so act fast! Go to BenGreenfieldFitness on Facebook and post your video today. -BenGreenfieldFitness Inner Circle is now just $1 for a 14 Day Sneak Peek! Click here to join now. - Get insider VIP tips and discounts from Ben - conveniently delivered directly to your phone! Just complete the information below... First Name Last Name Email Cell # (1+area code) --------------------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: ====================================== [contact-form 3 "AskBen"] ====================================== Eric asks: Yesterday I completed my first 130 mile weekend with 80 of those moles on Sunday. I did the best I could regarding nutrition in the saddle but I'm still super hungry today. What would be your replenishment plan after an effort like that. Garmin said I burnt up around 4500 calories. I'm 174 6'1 & male if that helps at all. Emily asks: I am a runner, and I used to be a smoker. I recently quit, but I am wondering if there are any supplements or health tricks that might help my lungs heal faster and to keep me motivated from going back to the dreaded cigarettes? I have run a marathon while smoking, and I can't wait to run one smoke fre

In this September 27, 2009 free audio weekend update, Ben has a special guest on the show to discuss how to grow a healthy baby. Here is the letter that accompanies this episode, written by Jessa Greenfield from Bud Organics: "For the past six months, Marta Greenfield and I have been developing a fresh, new and exciting idea. We have been working very hard on a business plan, marketing strategy, community surveys, focus groups and many hours of due diligence – and we now feel that we are ready to unveil this business and our product to you. The organic industry has grown by over 20% in the last three years, while the commercial food industry has suffered as consumers become more aware of where and how their food is grown. Along with this growing trend, many parents are becoming aware that commercial baby food is not the best way to feed their babies. Every parent wants the best for their baby, and it is becoming more apparent that what is on the shelf right now is not the best, and could actually be harming a baby’s fragile body. I experienced the same feeling as I searched for the right baby food to grow healthy bodies for River and Terran. I learned that the common method of preserving baby food is canning. The problem with this is that the food is heated to a very high temperature to kill the bacteria that cause botulism. This heating method kills much of the nutrition in the food. An inspection of the ingredients in all the commercial baby foods revealed the presence of genetically modified organisms (GMO’s), which are crops generally made up of corn, soy, cotton and sugar beets. These have been linked to allergies, asthma, digestive ulcers, learning disabilities, cancer, low birth weight, infertility and antibiotic resistance! I didn’t want these for River and Terran, especially since most of the world has banned GMO’s based on multiple research studies. The baby food found on the shelves of most grocery stores is comprised of fruits and vegetables that were picked several months before ripeness, rendering the food tasteless and deprived of nutrients. Furthermore, harsh chemical preservatives are necessary to keep the food for many months as it is shipped around the country (typically grown hundreds or thousands of miles from the economy where it is finally purchased), and nutrient-stripped “fillers” such as corn, soy and wheat are added to thicken the product. Many of the pesticides found in non-organic commercial baby foods contain probable human carcinogens, neurotoxins and pesticides that disrupt the normal functioning of the hormone system, and some of the pesticides are considered “Category One”, which is the highest designation of oral toxicitiy. A 2003 Washington University study found that babies who were fed organically had six times fewer pesticides in their urine than those that were not fed organically! I learned that A) much of an infant’s digestive and neurological development happens in the first 2 years of life; B) an infant’s body is less efficient in eliminating toxins; and C) an infant’s digestive tract absorbs much more than an adult’s. This was the final straw. Our goal for River and Terran was to raise them in as healthy a manner as possible, and commercial baby food was obviously not the solution, for their well-being, for our local farmers, or for any of the other mothers in Spokane, Coeur D’ Alene and across the United States. So after countless hours spent in the kitchen, on farms, in the library, in grocery stores and with mothers from across the region Marta and I have established a solution: Bud Organics. In sum, Bud Organics will be a producer of frozen organic baby food. But what is most important to Marta and I is to provide an affordable, quality alternative to commercial baby food to as many babies as possible. We want to give these vulnerable young bodies the best possible start they can get. That means that their food should be incredibly fresh and 100% free of pesticides and GMO’s, with zero “nutrient-void” fillers, preservatives, and chemicals. How are we going to ensure this? We have established a relationship with farmers within a 200 mile radius of the Spokane and Coeur D’ Alene area. A majority of our produce will be bought locally from these farmers. The reason for this is two-fold; 1) it helps with our local economy and our money stays in the area, supporting a sustainable region; 2) our food will not be picked months before ripeness, and shipped across the world, which would leave it tasteless and nutrient deplete. To ensure freshness, our food will be picked at the peak of ripeness and processed immediately in our certified organic kitchen in Spokane. All the produce used will be “certified organic”, which ensures that there are no pesticide or herbicides sprayed on the produce that goes into our product. Not only will none of the common “filler” ingredients like flour, soy and corn appear in our food, but because our produce is organic, there will be no G