Join Melanie Sliwka, a SEALFit coach known for her performance and endurance training expertise, as she shares insightful dietary strategies. Discover why essential amino acids outperform branched-chain amino acids for enhancing performance. Learn how to thrive on a vegetarian diet through fermentation and sprouting techniques. Delve into the complexities of the ketogenic diet and its impact on genetics. Plus, uncover tips to boost mitochondrial function and overall energy levels. This conversation is packed with practical advice for optimizing health!
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Essential Amino Acids for Performance
If you're bonking during workouts or struggling to build muscle, consider essential amino acids.
They are more effective than BCAAs and don't spike blood sugar as much.
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Thriving on a Vegetarian Diet
Vegetarians should soak, sprout, and ferment grains, nuts, and seeds to increase nutrient density.
Supplement with B12, taurine, creatine, DHA, essential amino acids, vitamins D and K.
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Nutrient-Dense Foods and Protein
Ben Greenfield hunted horse meat last month and considers liver the most nutrient-dense food.
He uses Thorn MediClear SGS protein powder, designed for sensitive stomachs and gut issues.
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In this premium podcast episode, recorded with Melanie Sliwka of SEALFit, you'll discover the following:
-Branched chain amino acids a game-changer for performance...4:00
Issues: they don't repair muscle mass, and spike blood sugar
I'm a fan of essential aminos: simple but effective
-What I would personally do if I needed to thrive on a vegetarian diet...
Learn the art of proper fermentation, sprouting, ancestral preparation techniques
Can unlock a lot of essential amino acids in them
Eat a wide variety of plant matter
Vitamin B12 supplement
Algae: chlorella, spirulina
Taurine supplement
Creatine
Essential aminos
Vitamin D
Vitamin K
Thorne Mediclear
-My thoughts on the ketogenic diet...15:00
It's not always wise because of one's genetics
Hormonal deficits and thyroid issues
Carb refeeds for athletes
Can induce short-term insulin resistance
Down regulation of glycogen synthase enzyme (can be used in your favor)
-How to enhance your mitochondria...23:30
Treat your body as a human battery that's charging
Good intake of water with an electrical charge (Hydrogen tablets, structured water)
JOOVV light
Add minerals and sea salt
Exercise and smart diet
Ground with the earth
PEMF mat and bed
Heat and cold
-And much more! Resources from this episode:
Beyond Training
Kion Aminos
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Got a question for me about what Mel and I talked about in this podcast? Leave a comment below and I'll reply!
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