106: Ben Greenfield on Keto, Finding the Best Diet for Your Body, Fertility Hacks, and the Optimal Exercise Routine

This week's guest is Ben Greenfield! Ben is one of the leading personal trainers and wellness consultants in the world , the founder and owner of Greenfield Fitness Systems, the founder of Kion, creator of popular fitness, nutrition, and wellness website BenGreenfieldFitness, host of multiple podcasts including the BenGreenfieldFitness show, sought-after speaker and contributor to a number of popular magazines and news outlets, a top-ranked triathlete and Spartan athlete, and so much more. In this episode, Ben talks about what real biohacking is and how it's different from self-experimenting. He shares his thoughts about the ketogenic diet and exactly how to go about figuring out the best diet for your specific body. We discuss genetic testing, how to interpret your tests, and what to do about common mutations like MTHFR. We also talk about heavy metal testing, stool tests, and what to do with the information you get. Ben also explains his take on the "lectin controversy." He also shares some advice on what to do if you're struggling with fertility,  and he explains all of the components of a good exercise routine that will optimize your health and longevity.

Articles referenced:

Exactly How to Figure Out What Diet is Right for YOU. 

How to Look Good Naked and Live a Long Time

Ben Greenfield in the Hotseat Podcast Episode 

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