Boundless Life "Drunken" Banter, Unplugging From Wearables, Ketogenic Mistakes In Exercisers & Athletes, Carb Refeeds, Alcohol Hacks & Much More!
Jul 24, 2021
Brian Sanders, filmmaker of "Food Lies" and co-founder of SAPIEN, joins the conversation for some lively banter after a euphoric blend of kratom and kava. He discusses the importance of natural health metrics over wearables and delves into the balance of carbohydrate intake for athletes. Tips on mindful drinking and integrating alcohol into a healthy diet emerge amid laughs. They touch on optimizing nutrition for performance and the nuances of a ketogenic diet versus traditional strategies in endurance sports, all wrapped in a lighthearted tone.
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Lost Oura Ring
- Ben Greenfield lost his Oura ring while swimming in Barton Springs.
- This led him to reflect on the benefits of unplugging from wearables and tuning into natural body cues.
Unplugging from Wearables
- Tracking excessive fitness metrics can disconnect athletes from their bodies' natural signals.
- Greenfield prefers a more intuitive approach, especially for non-professional athletes.
Green Bean Intolerance
- Greenfield's blood sugar spiked after eating green beans, despite their low glycemic index.
- A food allergy test revealed a green bean intolerance, highlighting factors beyond glycemic index.
