Ben Greenfield Fitness: Diet, Fat Loss And Performance

Meet Harley Johnstone, AKA DurianRider, AKA the 30BananasADay guy. If you have questions for this episode, leave them in the comments section at: http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/2013/10/30-bananas-a-day-diet/ Harley spent the first 24 years of his life battling issues such as chronic fatigue, asthma, Crohn's disease, hypoglycemia, mild arthritis, sleep disorders, depression, drug addiction, alcohol abuse, anorexia, acne, and more. These challenges led him to explore veganism and eventually raw veganism. He is now a 100% high carb, low fat raw vegan who literally eats 30 bananas a day (along with watermelons, coconut sugar and dates) and also competes in cycling, running, duathlon, ultra-endurance and marathon races. ------------------------------------ Today, I interview Harley, and we get into the nitty gritty of high carb vs. low carb, veganism, fruitarianism, bananas, fructose and more!Topics we cover in this podcast include: -How Harley came to be known as DurianRider... -What a typical day of eating

Meet Harley Johnstone, AKA DurianRider, AKA the 30BananasADay guy. If you have questions for this episode, leave them in the comments section at: http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/2013/10/30-bananas-a-day-diet/ Harley spent the first 24 years of his life battling issues such as chronic fatigue, asthma, Crohn's disease, hypoglycemia, mild arthritis, sleep disorders, depression, drug addiction, alcohol abuse, anorexia, acne, and more. These challenges led him to explore veganism and eventually raw veganism. He is now a 100% high carb, low fat raw vegan who literally eats 30 bananas a day (along with watermelons, coconut sugar and dates) and also competes in cycling, running, duathlon, ultra-endurance and marathon races. ------------------------------------ Today, I interview Harley, and we get into the nitty gritty of high carb vs. low carb, veganism, fruitarianism, bananas, fructose and more!Topics we cover in this podcast include: -How Harley came to be known as DurianRider... -What a typical day of eating

In this audio (formerly video) presentation by Ben Greenfield with guest Paul Jaminet (author of the Perfect Health Diet book) you'll discover how to burn fat faster, boost your metabolism and maximize your weight loss...without destroying your health! This is a presentation that was recorded live for the Perfect Health Diet Retreat in Austin, Texas. You can learn more about the Perfect Health Diet Retreat - and how you can use it to accelerate your fat loss learning curve and get equipped with everything you need for a perfectly healthy lifestyle - at http://www.AlbertOaks.com. Ben Greenfield will be personally presenting at the Perfect Health Diet Retreat from March 3-6 - so that would be a perfect time to attend the retreat if you're interested in going and want to learn face-to-face with Ben (although you can attend anytime you'd like!) Questions, comments or feedback about the three pillars of fat loss? Leave your thoughts at BenGreenfieldFitness.com and we promise to reply!See omnystudio.com/listener fo

In this audio (formerly video) presentation by Ben Greenfield with guest Paul Jaminet (author of the Perfect Health Diet book) you'll discover how to burn fat faster, boost your metabolism and maximize your weight loss...without destroying your health! This is a presentation that was recorded live for the Perfect Health Diet Retreat in Austin, Texas. You can learn more about the Perfect Health Diet Retreat - and how you can use it to accelerate your fat loss learning curve and get equipped with everything you need for a perfectly healthy lifestyle - at http://www.AlbertOaks.com. Ben Greenfield will be personally presenting at the Perfect Health Diet Retreat from March 3-6 - so that would be a perfect time to attend the retreat if you're interested in going and want to learn face-to-face with Ben (although you can attend anytime you'd like!) Questions, comments or feedback about the three pillars of fat loss? Leave your thoughts at BenGreenfieldFitness.com and we promise to reply!See omnystudio.com/listener fo

https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/260 Oct 16, 2013 Podcast: This slightly out-of-the-ordinary podcast features 33 big fitness questions answered by Ben, a special "post Ironman Hawaii" recording with Tawnee Prazak and Brock Armstrong, top tips recorded live with other listeners of the BenGreenfieldFitness podcast, and special guest appearances by Vinnie Tortorich and Jessa Greenfield. Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the tab on the right, use the Contact button on the app, call 1-877-209-9439, Skype “pacificfit” or use the “Ask Ben” form... but be prepared to wait - we prioritize audio questions over text questions. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: AudiblePodcast.com/Ben is the place to go to get an audiobook of your choice, free, with a 30-day trial. February 6 to March 6, 2014: Want to get into the Perfect Health Diet retreat in Austin, Texas? Click here for all details. Ben Greenfield will be presenting at the Feb 6-Mar 6 retreat. If you're looking for a t

https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/260 Oct 16, 2013 Podcast: This slightly out-of-the-ordinary podcast features 33 big fitness questions answered by Ben, a special "post Ironman Hawaii" recording with Tawnee Prazak and Brock Armstrong, top tips recorded live with other listeners of the BenGreenfieldFitness podcast, and special guest appearances by Vinnie Tortorich and Jessa Greenfield. Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the tab on the right, use the Contact button on the app, call 1-877-209-9439, Skype “pacificfit” or use the “Ask Ben” form... but be prepared to wait - we prioritize audio questions over text questions. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: AudiblePodcast.com/Ben is the place to go to get an audiobook of your choice, free, with a 30-day trial. February 6 to March 6, 2014: Want to get into the Perfect Health Diet retreat in Austin, Texas? Click here for all details. Ben Greenfield will be presenting at the Feb 6-Mar 6 retreat. If you're looking for a t

https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/259 Oct 9, 2013 Podcast: 4 ways to not get sick when you travel, why you lose sleep as you get old (and what you can do about it), 5 jet lag remedies, how to kill bed bugs in your hotel fast, and much more! If you are a premium subscriber you can watch the video of this very podcast (warning - Brock breaks out some crazy dance moves). Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the tab on the right, use the Contact button on the app, call 1-877-209-9439, Skype “pacificfit” or use the “Ask Ben” form... but be prepared to wait - we prioritize audio questions over text questions. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: In the opening we talk about the Altitude Training Mask and Beyond Training Book Release. AudiblePodcast.com/Ben is the place to go to get an audiobook of your choice, free, with a 30-day trial. February 6 to March 6, 2014: Want to get into the Perfect Health Diet retreat in Austin, Texas? Click here for all details. Ben Greenfiel

https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/259 Oct 9, 2013 Podcast: 4 ways to not get sick when you travel, why you lose sleep as you get old (and what you can do about it), 5 jet lag remedies, how to kill bed bugs in your hotel fast, and much more! If you are a premium subscriber you can watch the video of this very podcast (warning - Brock breaks out some crazy dance moves). Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the tab on the right, use the Contact button on the app, call 1-877-209-9439, Skype “pacificfit” or use the “Ask Ben” form... but be prepared to wait - we prioritize audio questions over text questions. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: In the opening we talk about the Altitude Training Mask and Beyond Training Book Release. AudiblePodcast.com/Ben is the place to go to get an audiobook of your choice, free, with a 30-day trial. February 6 to March 6, 2014: Want to get into the Perfect Health Diet retreat in Austin, Texas? Click here for all details. Ben Greenfiel

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Today's podcast guest is Michael Fishman (pictured right), who is a trusted advisor to brands and personalities on marketing, positioning and business growth, with special category expertise in health and personal development. In addition to staying on the cutting-edge of health, nutrition and fitness trends, Michael also leads the annual Consumer Health Summit, a preeminent invitational mastermind event for CEOs, entrepreneurs and marketing leaders. Michael also has a unique perspective as someone who quit sugar and gluten "cold turkey" last year, and has been able to successfully maintain that lifestyle change. During our discussion, Michael and I talk about how to choose your diet supplements, cool new health tools, the best way to change your habits, and more! Resources we talk about during this episode include: -Dr. Daniel Amen and Dr. Mark Hyman for good doctors to "follow"... -Basis Band for monitoring sleep quality, blood flow, perspiration and more... -Zona Plus (pictured above) for fixing blood pres

Today's podcast guest is Michael Fishman (pictured right), who is a trusted advisor to brands and personalities on marketing, positioning and business growth, with special category expertise in health and personal development. In addition to staying on the cutting-edge of health, nutrition and fitness trends, Michael also leads the annual Consumer Health Summit, a preeminent invitational mastermind event for CEOs, entrepreneurs and marketing leaders. Michael also has a unique perspective as someone who quit sugar and gluten "cold turkey" last year, and has been able to successfully maintain that lifestyle change. During our discussion, Michael and I talk about how to choose your diet supplements, cool new health tools, the best way to change your habits, and more! Resources we talk about during this episode include: -Dr. Daniel Amen and Dr. Mark Hyman for good doctors to "follow"... -Basis Band for monitoring sleep quality, blood flow, perspiration and more... -Zona Plus (pictured above) for fixing blood pres

https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/258 Oct 2, 2013 Podcast: Natural UTI remedies, how to detox your liver, can you drink BulletProof Coffee every day, six ways to deal with anxiety, and proven ways to fix muscle cramps. Have a podcast question for Ben? Use the Contact button on the app, call 1-877-209-9439, Skype “pacificfit” or use the “Ask Ben” form... but be prepared to wait - we prioritize audio questions over text questions. ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: You can get these News Flashes hot off the presses if you follow Ben on Twitter.com/BenGreenfield, Facebook.com/BGFitness and Google+. Well trained runners benefit from strength training & it doesn't make you slower at all. Kinda sad that cross-country and track and field coaches are still stuck in their old "static stretching" ways. (I also mention book "Foundation Training" here) Gluten intolerant or want a better gut? 3 bigs things to avoid: instant coffee, cereal with milk and oatmeal. ---------------------

https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/258 Oct 2, 2013 Podcast: Natural UTI remedies, how to detox your liver, can you drink BulletProof Coffee every day, six ways to deal with anxiety, and proven ways to fix muscle cramps. Have a podcast question for Ben? Use the Contact button on the app, call 1-877-209-9439, Skype “pacificfit” or use the “Ask Ben” form... but be prepared to wait - we prioritize audio questions over text questions. ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: You can get these News Flashes hot off the presses if you follow Ben on Twitter.com/BenGreenfield, Facebook.com/BGFitness and Google+. Well trained runners benefit from strength training & it doesn't make you slower at all. Kinda sad that cross-country and track and field coaches are still stuck in their old "static stretching" ways. (I also mention book "Foundation Training" here) Gluten intolerant or want a better gut? 3 bigs things to avoid: instant coffee, cereal with milk and oatmeal. ---------------------

https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/257 Sep 25, 2013 Podcast: bitter melon extract for fat loss, natural solutions for bloodshot eyes, home remedies for Shingles, can you exercise hard if you're pregnant, and how to run a 15K. Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the tab on the right, use the Contact button on the app, call 1-877-209-9439, Skype “pacificfit” or use the “Ask Ben” form... but be prepared to wait - we prioritize audio questions over text questions. ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: You can get these News Flashes hot off the presses if you follow Ben on Twitter.com/BenGreenfield, Facebook.com/BGFitness and Google+. Here's one of the best articles I've read recently on 10 amazing & useful facts about your brain. The myth of 1 gram per pound of protein intake for weight lifters and bodybuilders. Want a better workout? Exercise in the evening. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: October 4, 6:30pm Pacific: "Get Your Ide

https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/257 Sep 25, 2013 Podcast: bitter melon extract for fat loss, natural solutions for bloodshot eyes, home remedies for Shingles, can you exercise hard if you're pregnant, and how to run a 15K. Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the tab on the right, use the Contact button on the app, call 1-877-209-9439, Skype “pacificfit” or use the “Ask Ben” form... but be prepared to wait - we prioritize audio questions over text questions. ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: You can get these News Flashes hot off the presses if you follow Ben on Twitter.com/BenGreenfield, Facebook.com/BGFitness and Google+. Here's one of the best articles I've read recently on 10 amazing & useful facts about your brain. The myth of 1 gram per pound of protein intake for weight lifters and bodybuilders. Want a better workout? Exercise in the evening. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: October 4, 6:30pm Pacific: "Get Your Ide

If you've ever wanted to sleep better, learn how to meditate, enhance your relaxation, or even delve in the world of cutting-edge mental techniques such as lucid dreaming and enhanced alpha brain wave activation, then today's episode is for you! Vishen Lakhiani (pictured right) is the founder and CEO of Mindvalley— a ground-breaking company comprised of innovators, artists, technologist and dreamers from over 30 countries around the world. Vishen works with authors, thinkers, and leaders who have pioneered new ways of doing traditional things: parenting, entrepreneurship, spiritual growth, self-development and more. Mindvalley’s team of programmers and marketers then work to build the systems to take these ideas mainstream. Resources we mention during this episode include: -The meditation app Omvana -The sleep app Dormio  -Lucid Dreaming -Binaural Beats -Om Harmonics -Six Phase Meditation video And here's one extra for you. I've personally been implementing both the MindValley apps and also a morning journali

If you've ever wanted to sleep better, learn how to meditate, enhance your relaxation, or even delve in the world of cutting-edge mental techniques such as lucid dreaming and enhanced alpha brain wave activation, then today's episode is for you! Vishen Lakhiani (pictured right) is the founder and CEO of Mindvalley— a ground-breaking company comprised of innovators, artists, technologist and dreamers from over 30 countries around the world. Vishen works with authors, thinkers, and leaders who have pioneered new ways of doing traditional things: parenting, entrepreneurship, spiritual growth, self-development and more. Mindvalley’s team of programmers and marketers then work to build the systems to take these ideas mainstream. Resources we mention during this episode include: -The meditation app Omvana -The sleep app Dormio  -Lucid Dreaming -Binaural Beats -Om Harmonics -Six Phase Meditation video And here's one extra for you. I've personally been implementing both the MindValley apps and also a morning journali

https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/256 Sep 19, 2013 Podcast: Is alkaline water a scam, ADHD diet for kids, losing weight after adrenal fatigue, what is the best biohacking device, how to test your electrolytes, and how to train for speed and endurance at the same time. Have a podcast question for Ben? Use the Contact button on the app, call 1-877-209-9439, Skype “pacificfit” or use the “Ask Ben” form... but be prepared to wait - we prioritize audio questions over text questions. ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: You can get these News Flashes hot off the presses if you follow Ben on Twitter.com/BenGreenfield, Facebook.com/BGFitness and Google+. How to cook everything from shrimp and beef to spinach and pears in your dishwasher. Be sure to check out this dishwasher cooking video. Chalk another one up for Tabata sets (although notice the blood lactate levels - that is SERIOUS burn). Inflamed endurance athletes should take no comfort in Tour de France cycling study. ----------

https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/256 Sep 19, 2013 Podcast: Is alkaline water a scam, ADHD diet for kids, losing weight after adrenal fatigue, what is the best biohacking device, how to test your electrolytes, and how to train for speed and endurance at the same time. Have a podcast question for Ben? Use the Contact button on the app, call 1-877-209-9439, Skype “pacificfit” or use the “Ask Ben” form... but be prepared to wait - we prioritize audio questions over text questions. ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: You can get these News Flashes hot off the presses if you follow Ben on Twitter.com/BenGreenfield, Facebook.com/BGFitness and Google+. How to cook everything from shrimp and beef to spinach and pears in your dishwasher. Be sure to check out this dishwasher cooking video. Chalk another one up for Tabata sets (although notice the blood lactate levels - that is SERIOUS burn). Inflamed endurance athletes should take no comfort in Tour de France cycling study. ----------