#227: How To Grow Your Own Superfoods




Ben Greenfield Life – Health, Diet, Fitness, Family & Faith show

Summary: Click here for the full written transcript of this podcast episode. Jan 23, 2013 free podcast: How To Grow Your Own Superfoods. Also: the benefits of training in the heat, does a minimalist training schedule work, the best way to treat IBS and constipation, how to stay fit and feel good while pregnant, and are plyometrics more effective after lifting weights? Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the tab on the right side of this page, call 1-877-209-9439, Skype “pacificfit” or scroll down to the “Ask Ben” form. Please don't forget to leave the podcast a ranking in iTunes - it only takes a minute of your time and it helps grow our healthy community! ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: To get these and other interesting news flashes every week, follow Ben on Twitter, Facebook and Google+. One reason why Boron WILL be included in the new multivitamin I am designing. Moving a lighter weight slower (i.e. A "Body By Science" approach) can still grow muscle. Electrical stimulation CAN give you an aerobic response-1 hr, 3x/wk, placed on major leg muscles. Wanna make your kids vitamins? If you're doing cold thermogenesis, then green tea, caffeine or ginger before may enhance fat loss results. Chewing caffeinated gum can help cycling performance & here's a brand guide. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: DATE CHANGE - Thursday, January 31, 12pm PST: Heat Prep For Cold Climate Athletes. In this webinar presentation, Ben Greenfield will teach you the science of the body’s physiological response to heat. You’ll learn how cold climate athletes who are non heat-acclimated can prepare for hot races via the research-proven use of body cooling gear, heat acclimation strategies, hydration strategies, dietary supplements, food choices and more. All USAT coaches are eligible for CEU’s from this course. Get in now. Thursday, January 31: Join Ben for a LIVE Q&A on Jimmy Moore's "Ask The Low Carb Experts" to discuss low carb diets and performance. Tune in Thursday night at 4PST/7EST! Call 712-432-0900 or Skype freeconferencing. 7124320900. Use access code 848908. Get featured on the podcast by creating your own MyList - here's what to do (did I mention that it's free?): Create your own "MyList" list that targets your passion in health, fitness or nutrition (gear, tools, supplements or anything else), Share your MyList right here by leaving a link to it in the comments section at the bottom of the page, I'll choose the best list, and contact you for an interview about why you chose the items on your list. Want to get lots of new customers in the health, fitness and nutrition industries? Sponsor Ben's upcoming "Become Superhuman" Live Event? Full event sponsor details. “Become Superhuman” Live Event With Ben Greenfield Coming To Spokane, WA, March 8 & 9, 2013 - Reserve your spot now! The video below tells you all about it and/or you can listen to this audio interview from the Wide World Of Health to learn more. 2013 training camps: February 22 to 28: Winter Triathlon Camp in Austin. March 2 to 8: Winter Triathlon Camp in Florida. April 5 to 7: Wildflower Camp. April 14: Vietnam Trip (details TBA). The Laguna Lang Co Triathlon aims to build on the success of its sister event, the legendary Laguna Phuket Triathlon. Register for the race. Nov-Dec: Ben's Annual Trip to Thailand (details TBA). Email ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com if you want in - it will fill up fast! ----------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: As compiled, edited and sometimes read by Brock, the Ben Greenfield Fitness Podcast "sidekick". Audio Question from Adam @ 00:25:16 Wants to know if it is smart to train in the morning when it is cooler or to train in the heat of the day (thinking back to a study that showed heat training had similar benefits to training at altitude). Also,