Why are NSAIDs (Ibuprofen, etc) bad for athletes and in general, how flying affects hydration and tips to stay healthy when traveling, can fatty foods before a run cause heartburn, recommended ratio of fats and protein for ultra events, why do so many nutrition products still contain wheat/gluten/grains, is oral and transdermal Mg supplementation recommended, Read More

Is there a correlation between heart rate and calorie intake, how HRV may be a better tool than resting HR, using  freeze-dried food for endurance fuel,  Sun Warrior protein and other criteria for picking protein powders, are you getting enough carbs with veggies, supplements that claim to induce a super high insulin response, and much more. Click here Read More

In lieu of the normal Sports Nutrition show, we are giving you a special show featuring Ben Greenfield in an interview with Donal O’Neill, the main subject of the documentary Cereal Killers, in which Donal is on a quest to hack his genes for healthier living. Click here to download audio. Also… Check out a Read More

Ben and Tawnee make a special announcement for our listeners at the end of the show, plus answers to questions on Bulletproof coffee and other coffee concoctions, maca root capsules, “real” food better than gels for endurance events, advice on a nutrition plan for a 70.3 in a ketogenic state, is drinking unsweetened seltzer water safe, the best way to Read More

Is there a nutritional supplement to prevent “cankles” and lower leg swelling for those in their feet at work all day (and other ways to help the legs), nutrition strategies for a long swim event, how does heat affect nutrition requirements/intake in the body during exercise, electrolytes may not be necessary but how can they still help, Read More

Ben Greenfield joins to answer your questions on using the fuel Tailwind, why athletes supplement, sources and absorption of supplements, nitrates in beet juice and others foods, good protein powder to get in Canada, tons of info on maca, and much more. Click here to download audio. Read More

Ben Greenfield joins to answer your questions on advice to survive Maffetone’s 2-week test (including the vital role of salt), more on magnesium oil and how to best use it, cod liver oil,  sunburns, thoughts on protein powders and what to take when as well as what to avoid, using salt while training in heat, Ben’s favorite Read More

Does it make a big difference in the quality of carbs you ingest after training/racing (i.e. are beer and donuts ok?),  Is there any way to know if your carbohydrate stores and/or glycogen levels are all topped off in preparation for an upcoming race, an ideal pre-race meal to complement an athlete using UCAN Superstarch,  how do you Read More

Using organic baby food pouches as exercise fuel, the goods and bads of juicing and is it wise to do a juice fast as a way to detox, Ironman training insomnia, the harms of not getting in enough calories when training, can you have too much coconut water, fighting a family history of hypertension, sugar Read More

Special edition of Sports Nutrition that dives into the topic of our nutritional needs and ways to optimize health featuring neurosurgeon and health coach Jack Kruse. More info at www.bengreenfieldfitness.com. Click here to download audio. Read More