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 ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com 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 ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com. 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 success yet. -------------------------------------------- Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com 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. Brand new - 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. 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 ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com. 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-vitamin. I will be changing her to one you recommend on your web site. How much protein should she be getting and are there any other supplements you think would be helpful for her? Lori asks: I've been observing a pattern in myself in the last few months concerning protein powders and I'm hoping you can help me make sense of this puzzle. I've noticed when I consume a protein shake containing whey that my blood sugar takes a dive within an hour and I have to eat something else. I've observed with any mix with whey in it. I currently have some Hammer whey and some Mt. Capra double bonded goat protein powder. On the other hand, if I consume a protein shake with other kinds of protein--and in this case I'm referring specifically to Living Fuel (which is brown rice and yellow pea protein) or Nutiva Hemp protein powder that I can potentially go 4-5 hours quite comfortably. I thought perhaps it was just what I was adding to the powder or when I was using it. In an effort to sort it out, in the last month I started to use all of the above (proteins) in the exact same way (after exercise,) and I kept the added ingredients that I added exactly the same--almond milk and frozen strawberries. I got the same results. Whey behaves like it is giving me a glycemic spike--even when consumed in those first 30 minutes after exercise. Does this mean I just don't do well with whey? What is going on here --I'm perplexed. Mike asks: Ben, you've mentioned that taking vitamin supplements near the time of drinking coffee can reduce the affects. How long before or after drinking coffee should one take supplements to get the most benefit. In my response to Mike, I recommend reading http://www.pacificfit.net/coffee.php Rebecca asks: I recently listened to one of your podcasts where talked about the negative affects of hormonal birth control.I have seriously been thinking about switching to a non-hormonal IUD because I think being on the pill has been hindering my ability to lose weight. In your experience, how much easier is it to lose weight being off of hormonal birth control? Also what is your opinion of non-hormonal IUDs? Bill asks: I've listed to a number of your podcasts (which are excellent!) and hoping you can advise me on how best to lose approx 10 lbs over the next 2-3 months before I enter my build up phase for my next Ironman (IM WA  in December).   I'm 6'2"; 185 lbs and 48 yrs old.  The area I'd like to target is stomach and thighs.  I' recently started changing my diet to reduce intake of sugar; whites and processed foods and reduce on carbs in evening meal to reduce insulin response.  Your advise/tips would be greatly appreciated. In my response to Bill, I recommend he: -Go to the upper right corner of http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com -Do search for "fat loss video" -Access the top 3 results Mike Burns asks: I was wondering if you might be able to help me. I get pain on the inside of my forearm, just above the elbow when I use the preacher curl machine at the gym. It feels more like stop doing what your doing pain, rather then muscles being worked pain. The machine has stationary handles so I can't adjust the way my wrists are turned. I can do concentration curls with dumbbells, and curls with the cable machine with no problems. Should I just avoid the preacher curl machine from now on? Etana asks: I'm a vegan Ben. Some vegetarian vegan products such as cheese have casein in them. Am I cheating on my vegan diet by consuming dairy subsitute products such as "dairy free" cheese and coffee creamer by consuming products with casein in them? It's hard to find dairy free products without casein, a milk derivitive. Craig asks: What do you think of Dr. Romanov's Pose method of Triathlon? I've been a Pose runner for years but I'd love to hear your take in it. Finally, Luke Powell calls in with a testimonial about the Triathlon Dominator. -------------------------------------------- Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com 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. Brand new - 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 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 ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com. 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 ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com -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 (I think), I believe they are causing achilles pain that I feel when I run. The pain is real close to the heal. I switched shoes but that didn't make a difference. I lowered the saddle that didn't make a difference. I've decided to remove the toe clips next. Any ideas that might help? hksparky asks: As I've learned we train at the top of the Fat Burning Zone in order to teach our bodies how to burn fat. (1) Why bother teaching our bodies that when we race well into our Carb Burning zone? What race benefits do I get if my body will never see that low HR in a race? (2) Is it possible to train my body so that the top of my Fat Burning HR zone allows me to run at my race pace? (3) When you run your 1:30 Half Marathon in the Half Ironman's are you burning predominately Fat? Paul asks: I am planning on running a 50 mile ultramarathon. My question is what type of training would your recommend. I would think 5 days of running per week with some type of interval/hill work each week, but not sure. Also with high running mileage I assume that cross training would be minimal? Paul asks: I had something really strange happen to me after a race recently. After completing a 14 mile trail race, I took a seat. When I stood back up and reached down for my water, I got this crazy taste in my mouth. To me it tasted like my fillings. My hands also seemed to tingle. It lasted about a minute or two. Granted, I was a bit undertrained, and probably a bit dehydrated, but never had this happen before. Any clue? -------------------------------------------- Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com 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. Brand new - 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): 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. ------------------------------------------------------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 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 ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com. 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 ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com -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 heard of them / what your opinion on them is, specifically the Micronutrient test. On face value it would seem more comprehensive / better value for money then Bioletics $249 test. In my response to Nick, I recommend this test from Bioletics: The Injury and Recovery Profile. Susan asks: I'm intrigued by the biolectics testing. When I last had blood work done, I had asked for a cortisol test. It consisted of 1 blood draw in the morning. While I don't know the actual results, I was told they were normal. I am concerned about all the stress I place on my body through intense and prolonged exercise. With the sudden weight gain I've experienced (yes, I guess I am in menopause - previous podcast #142)I'm just grasping at straws, trying to figure if there's ANYTHING I can do. Can the saliva test tell me anything more that the blood draw didn't? Thanks again In my response to Susan, I mention: http://www.diagnostechs.com/TestPanels/AdrenalStressIndex.aspx. You can also get this test through Bioletics, and be sure to let them know I sent you. Mike has a call in comment on the Bulletproof Knee program. -------------------------------------------- Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com 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. Brand new - 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): 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. ------------------------------------------------------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 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 ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com. 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 ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com -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 doses makes me nervous. (Especially considering we are also exposed in other forms in the environment). What are your thoughts on this topic? What kind of effects may taking birth control have? Should I be worried about this? Are there some forms of birth control that are better for overall health than others? Amy asks: I was watching a video interview of Jenn Shelton recently and have been impressed by her ultramarathoning, as I am hoping to run an ultra in the next year or so. She briefly talks about her diet and basically says it isn't a good one, she loves Taco Bell & Mountain Dew. How can she run ultras as well as she does while fueling in a not-so-healthy manner? Stephen asks: A guy at work is telling me about Dr. Hulda Clark and her parasite zapper. He swears by it's effectiveness. Hocus Pocus or real medicine?? This might be an interesting topic for an upcoming podcast. I'd like to hear what you think. glen asks: Hi Ben. First, thanks for your earlier advice on maintaining optimal T levels while I was prepping for my first BB show at the young age of 53. It was instrumental in winning the NPC Natural Ohio Over 50 Master's Championship on April 16th. Fast forward to today, after a 2 week major flu illness, I am back to training, but would like to add minimumal 5k mileage training to compete competitively in my age group this summer. Any suggestions on how to incorporate my mileage and pace training as not to burn up my lean mass. I am lifting 2days on, 1 day off, 2 days on per week. Presently, I am doing treadmill work for 2 miles at a moderate pace 3 days a week. Have competed in 5k's in years past and know I have to bump up my mileage and intensity, therefore need your expertise in accomplishing this in a intelligent manner. Kyle asks: If I person has full glycogen stores at the start of a marathon, which is enough to run approximately 16-18 miles, why does so many online articles about the marathon say that running out of glycogen is the cause of "hitting the wall" when a runner is only getting about 70% of their fuel from glycogen, and other 30% or so from fat? Also take into account that they are likely fueling with some sort of CHO supplementation during the event. What I'm asking is, is there any physiological basis for fatigue occurring at mile 20? James asks: Any suggestions on how to resolve why I consistently can't sleep on higher training volume days (any day I ride 50 or more miles or do a brick workout)? Kathy asks: I had a question about how much Vitamin A and beta carotene to take in. My husband, who is 31, and I are both into cycling, and he's gearing up for his second season of triathlons. He smoked heavily from roughly 16 - 28. From what I have read, it seems that smokers or ex-smokers should avoid supplements with either Vitamin A or beta carotene. We eat a fairly healthy diet, and he eats a ton of fruit and probably two servings of vegetables a day. I considered trying the enerprime superfood you recommend, as we travel once a month or so, but was hesitant due to the extra beta carotene put in. What are your thoughts? Craig asks: In the Q&A section of episode 139 you mentioned flax reducing the effect of estrogen. We secretly give our daugher, who just started puberty, ground flax for fiber. Anyway, should we be concerned with the effects of flax on her physical development? She doesn't get more than 2-3 tablespoons in the course of 24 hours. -------------------------------------------- Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com 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. Brand new - 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): 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. ------------------------------------------------------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...  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 ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com. 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 ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com -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 free! Melanie asks: Not to keep on the whole fasted morning exercise thing that you've talked about, but I'm wondering your opinion on a very small woman with no muscle to lose on what point should I actually be concerned of "eating" muscle. I'm 5'2 and 105 and approx. 17% body fat. I want to get to 13 - 14% body fat but don't need to lose much weight or any muscle. Should I even be doing fasted exercise? Is it okay to do fasted 45 minute strength training? Susan asks: Please Help! How can I tell if I'm truly in menopause or experiencing exercise induce amenorrhea. I lost my cycle at age 42 while doing heavy volume triathlon training while following a low carb vegetarian diet (stupid, I know). I got very lean. Dr. figured it was related to low body fat. Now almost 4 years later, it has not returned - I cont. to train heavily but BOOM! put on almost 10# even though I made no changes to my regimen. Now doc says it's menopause. My FSH wa 34.8 (menopausal) but my LH was low (7.2). I've tried to research but, from what I can tell, the levels are usually either both high or both low. Do my results mean anything? Todd asks: I switched gyms and have gone from chlorine pool to saline pool. I find my times are better and swimming seems a bit easier. Is this because of saline buoyancy? Gerry asks: Hi Ben, my best half marathon time to date is 95 min. However, in a 70.3 race, I've struggled to go faster. My best there is 115 min. What's the most effective way to train to improve that half marathon time during a 70.3 race? I'd like to do it under 100 min without fatigue or cramps. Janet asks: I work out 30 min. every morning six days a week. My workouts are 1 minute hard resistance/ cycling with cadence of 55 or 60 with my heart rate getting up to max 180 beats followed by recovery for 1 minute with cadence of 50 or 60 and heart rate around 150. Workout Is 30 min. Could you give me some ideas for other spinning workouts I could do? Can my body get too accustomed to this? Mike asks: I recently passed a kidney stone. My urologist had me do a 24 hr urine test, which showed high urinary calcium and oxalate. He has recommended I avoid Vitamin D supplementation (I'm currently taking 3000 IU daily), as well as decreasing coffee, cola, chocolate, nuts, spinach and green leafy vegetables. I don't drink cola and only 2 cups of coffee/day, but I really don't want to give up my big salad, handful of nuts, and small piece of dark chocolate. I've researched other "high oxalate" foods and it's a lot of otherwise very healthy foods that I love! What can you suggest for eating healthy while maintaining a "low oxalate" diet. Tony asks: I have recently finished my first 1/2 marathon, and my first Biathlon. My partner and I are signing up for a trail marathon in October. We are both in good shape and are dedicated to being better. I am a professionally diagnosed genetic hypertension person. I take two tablets each morning so that I will not stroke out. They are Procardia and Hyzaar. As I train, how should I approach supplements? What type of drug interactions do I need to be aware of? Melanie asks: Melanie asks: Hi Ben, What do you know about D-ribose? A health and fitness person that I follow sometimes said he just completed his own trial of ribose after being sent a sample and said after one week he felt a big difference in his energy level. Wondering if this is a good option to increase energy and what the drawbacks might be? Carlos calls in and asks: I am just a beginning amateur runner and am wondering if "regular" Multivitamins and Protein will be detrimental to my health. I hear you mention a lot of things about regular multivitamins and other regular supplements, but you never recommend them. Are they actually unhealthy for a beginner like me? By "regular" I mean, the more popular & affordable supplements used by a greater number of people such as products by Nature Made, GNC, and Optimum Nutrition. Are the supplements you recommend specifically for triathletes? My health is no where near a triathlete. Do I still need to take these "special" supplements or am I good taking the regular ones? I heard from another source I trust, that the differences between "special" and "regular" supplements are slim, and unless you are professionally training, the slightly higher benefit from taking special supplements is not really needed. -------------------------------------------- Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com 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. 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  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 GMO's. We have also established a relationship with several local grocery stores (both commercial and organic), farmer’s markets, mother’s groups and baby stores who are anxiously waiting for the first line of Bud Organics to hit the market. And the unique method of preservation? We can ensure our product is more nutritious to our counterpart because we freeze our product. Freezing still gives a six month shelf life, but doesn't kill any of the food components, and instead locks in the valuable nutrients until the product is naturally thawed and ready for the baby to eat! The combination of frozen, fresh and organic baby food is a unique concept with a massive market, as the numbers in our business plan and market analysis have proven to us. We want to ensure that we fund farms that are growing and helping the local environment that we are leaving to our children.  Organically grown produce is a sustainable method of farming.  Rather than stripping the land of nutrients, organic farming grows soil by composting and applying natural matters (not chemical), planting poly-culture crops and letting their land “rest”. “But,” you may say, “My mom fed me non-organic food when I was raised and look at me!” That is very true, but today many weeds and pests have built up a resistance to the growing use of herbicides and pesticides, so more sprays have to be applied than what was needed 10, 20 or 30 years ago.  Also the FDA has said that the levels of pesticides and herbicides on commercially grown produce is OK for the adult consumer, but they have not taken in to account young children and infants.  Ultimately, there is a growing need for an alternative to commercial baby foods, and Bud Organics can be that alternative that parents are desperately searching for, exactly as I did. Despite knowing the danger that their baby faces, not every parent will be able experience what I experienced: spending hours at local farmer’s markets and then in their own kitchen, preparing, mixing and freezing their own organic, frozen baby food. And Bud Organics is the solution. Marta and I hope that you all find this as important as we do.  We have discovered that we find no better calling in life than to help our future generations grow up healthy and in a better, cleaner environment and economy. That is why we are asking for your help.  Currently, this idea only exists “on paper”, and to the small batches that we have provided to local mothers, who are calling us for more! To make Bud Organics a physical, tangible, vibrant living business, we will need funding. We would rather go to our friends and family first, because you are the people that we know and who have shaped us into what we are now. This letter is our plea for a little assistance to begin helping America grow healthy babies. In launching Bud Organics, the cost of commercial kitchen, produce contracts, marketing materials, certifications and licensing, production and delivery methods can add up quickly, and this is our primary hurdle to turning this viable idea into a growing enterprise. Rather than overwhelming you with our 27 page business plan, we would simply like to know if you are interested in helping, and we can provide you with any of the business, marketing and revenue details at that point. Thanks for all your love, your support and your hope that we can make a lasting positive impact in this world." Bud Organics is currently raising capital to launch the first line of organic frozen baby food! Just call Jessa Greenfield at 208-301-4732 or e-mail jessa@budorganics.com if you are interested in investing in America's future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.