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July 11, 2012 – the 200th free audio podcast: How Vitamins And Supplements Are Made. Also: is frozen yogurt healthier than ice cream, the best way to soak grains, how to use CoQ10, how to maintain flexibility, synthetic vs. natural supplements, how much should you exercise, what is "earthing", bad workout days, how to run hills, should you ever have an energy drink, vegetarian omega 3 fats.

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As compiled and read by Brock, the Ben Greenfield Fitness Podcast "sidekick".

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Audio Question from Danny: Which is better for a relaxed day with the kids, Frozen Yoghurt or regular Ice Cream?

~ In my response, I mention our coconut ice cream recipe.

Audio Question from Scott: He really enjoys baking bread, all from scratch and no processed flower. He uses a soaking process called "Pre-fermentation", where you soak the ground grains. Is this the same as soaking them prior to grinding?

~ In my response to Scott, I recommend the book Nourishing Traditions. I also mention my podcast with Dr. William Davis.

Audio Question from Dwayne: He currently takes CoQ10, 10mg a day. Is there a benefit to taking more than that or to cycle it?

Audio Question from Trisha: She and her husband are runners who do Tia-Kwan-do. When they ramp up for a race, they feel like they are losing flexibility. Why and how is that happening and how can they counteract that?

~ In my response to Trisha, I mention these exercises.

Audio Question from Sandy: Ben has spoken against birth control pills but recommend Vitamin D supplements. Why is the synthetic hormone Vit D ok when the other is not?

~ In my response to Sandy, I recommend the book "Sex, Lies & Menopause". Also the Lady Comp Fertility Monitor.

Audio Question from Brandon: Exercise frequency - how much is appropriate just for looking good and being fit? Should you exercise every day? If so, how do you adjust the intensity/duration to not overdo it?

Audio Question from Andy: What is earthing? Was his dad right when he told him as a child to "go rub some dirt on it" when he got hurt?

~ I my response to Andy I mention: Thermographic grounding images, Sleeping grounded study, Immune system grounding study, Circadian Rhythm Study. I also mention Grounding Mats.

Audio Question from Bad Workout Guy: Do you ever have a bad workout day? Out of breath, tired, have to stop to get some air, even though it is the same workout you have done before with no issue.

~ In my response, I mention Restwise. I also mention the emwave2 for tracking heart rate variability.

Audio Question from Stephan: Hill Training. Running for a couple years. Endurance is getting good and pace is picking up. Training for a marathon in the fall. Hills always wipe him out. Struggles with them every time. Do you have any tips on how to attach hills? Stride, technique, strength training?

~ The Wildflower Hill Running tips.

Audio Question from Sara: How and why do sports energy drinks (Red Bull, Rockstar) work? How bad are they for you? Is it ok to have them every once in a while?

Audio Question from Sam: He has a question about getting Omega-3 as a vegetarian. What's the highest dose he should get at one time to get the most benefit? Should he spread it out over the whole day or get it all at once?

~ In my response I mention www.EnergyBits.com (use 10% discount code BEN)

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