Podcast listener Greg asked: “I listened to your podcast that included FRS because I was very interested in the ACTIVE ingredient, Quercitin. Instead I got what everybody knows about the woes of sugar and it’s substitutes. Why no comment on Quercitin?”
Great question, Greg!
In an article last month, metabolism mastermind John Gilbert, who works at our Spokane, Washington office, wrote an interesting article on“Alternatives to the Flu Shot”, in which he talked about the potential benefits of quercetin for immune system support.
It had been my intention to mention quercetin in the podcast episode during which FRS energy drinks were mentioned…but I didn’t! So with assistance once again from John, here’ s the Addendum to Podcast Episode #33.
Quercetin is a chemical found in red apples and onions. It can be isolated and added to dietary supplements, such as FRS energy drinks.
Quercetin Claims:
• Neutralizing free radicals before they damage cells because of its antioxidant properties (although antioxidant supplementation to improve athletic performance is not substantiated conclusively by research)
• Sustained Energy Boost
• Allergy Combatant
• Anti-inflammatory
• Alleviate bruising, varicose veins, and improve fragile capillaries
• Helping combat prostate cancer
• Enhancing cardiovascular health by countering the oxidation of bad cholesterol
• Improve lung functioning and a host of respiratory diseases (ex: bronchitis, asthma, emphysema, etc)
In this February 24, 2009 free audio episode, I have a 20 minute conversation with Jennifer Sage, a master spinning instructor, about her new book “Keep It Real”, and a huge number of tips, tricks and valuable information about indoor cycling and spin classes, including:
The mechanics of pedaling on a spin bike with a weighted flywheel and the huge implications it has on training techniques, cadence and pedal stroke
Which techniques are applicable to fitness, fat loss, and outdoor riding and which techniques you should sit out, no matter what your spin instructor says
How to select your gear or hill (resistance) and your cadence to best simulate what you do outside, adhering to the rules of “specificity of training”
13 popular movements that all cyclists (and non-cyclists alike) must avoid in indoor cycling classes, and why
How to increase your climbing skills and strength indoors
This workout is 3-5x through with a Gymstick (which you can check out here). Primary focus is butt, chest and core.
-5-10 Lunge With Press per side
-5-10 Press Forward with Leg Press per side
-5-10 Lunge with Body Rotation per side
-5-10 Lunge Jumps with Body Rotation per side
-5-10 Whole Body Extension per side
-10-20 Crunch with Curl
In this February 17, 2009 free audio podcast, I interview Joe Stout about some very interesting properties of goat’s milk that make it much, much different than cow’s milk. During the discussion, Joe includes information on five compelling reasons to think a bit more about adding goat’s milk into a diet for lean muscle, fat loss, or sports performance. Included in this talk:
1. The difference in allergic reactions between goat’s milk and cow’s milk, and why the difference exists.
2. What happens to cow’s milk during homogenization that might make it especially dangerous for athletes and people worried about cancer.
3. Why the body absorbs goat’s milk protein at a much, much faster rate than cow’s milk protein.
4. What causes lactose intolerance, and why this rarely happens with goat’s milk.
5. Why goat’s milk “matches up” to the human body better than cow’s milk.
6. Where you can get goat’s milk if you don’t have access to a raw, local source. Just click here.
And now a guest post from Jennifer Sage, the fabulous indoor cycling master whose book I introduce in this post…
It’s February 12th, 2009.
By now you should realize that New Year’s Resolutions do not work, because if you’re like 99% of the people who made them at 11:59 p.m. on Dec 31, 2007 by now you’ve long forgotten them or deliberately threw them in the trash.
Why?
Because they are not backed by belief or the right mental preparation. They are usually conscious statements to overcome a perceived weakness, such as not drinking anymore (or as much), losing weight, watching less tv, spending more time with family, etc. Besides, there is a big difference between wanting something, and being prepared to receive it.
First of all, most people fail at resolutions because they expect to fail.
They are conditioned to believe that they won’t achieve this goal because they never have before, so they believe they won’t work and they just run through the motions of setting them and hoping they will work. Hope won’t get you where you want to be; it has to be supported by a subconscious belief and inspired action.
Alright folks - I usually don’t get this excited about a discovery, but when we’re talking about a substance that is all-natural, amazingly simple to find, and incredibly diverse, it is well worth the buzz.
And what he reveals to me is going to blow your mind. Let’s just call it “Product X” for now.
Before I tell you more about Product X, I want to remind you about three important studies that are highly relevant to fat loss, and that are going to help you understand why your body is probably more messed up that you think it is. These are studies that your physician, personal trainer, and nutritionist are probably not going to tell you about.
This is NOT run-of-the-mill fat loss advice. Here’s the first study (and remember, you should read this part because it ties in very closely with Product X):
1) “Antibodies Against Food Antigens are Correlated with Inflammation and Intima Media Thickness in Obese Juveniles”
John Gilbert is a student in Human Nutrition & Metabolism at Washington State University. He is currently interning with Ben Greenfield, and will soon be available at Ben’s Spokane, Washington facility as a nutrition and fitness consultant…e-mail ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com if you’re interested in enlisting the help of John in achieving your goals…he’s a great guy, we promise.
Were nuts a great snack and/or ingredient to your dishes? How did you feel before and after eating the nuts? Did the nuts enhance satiety? The addition of nuts in the newsletter was to provide another nutrient dense convenient food in your ever-growing cornucopia of nutritious delicious whole foods. These foods are intended to provide delight for your appetite and act as your arsenal in combating hunger to lose weight and feel great!
In future weeks, we will be highlighting more foods with these multifaceted benefits of overall health, weight loss, performance enhancement, and palate pleasure. For those with nut allergies, I apologize for the exclusion last week. However, this week’s topic may aid in alleviating some of those food allergies.
“Primal Reflex Release Technique”, also known as PRRT, is sweeping the country as a fast and highly effective fix for troubling injuries, muscle spasm conditions, and annoying or frustrating pains in athletes and recreational exercisers. You’ve probably never heard of it because it has been flying under the radar compared to more expensive techniques or therapy modalities. In the first part of this podcast, Ben interviews Spokane physical therapist and wellness expert Jim Adcockabout how PRRT actually works for problems like:
-trigger points
-muscle spasm
-joint aches & pains
-psychological stress
If you have an injury you’re trying to beat, you’ll definitely want to listen in to this interview about primal reflex release technique! And speaking of psychological stress, the second interview in this episode is with Jolene Wilkinson, a top-notch triathlon coach over at Pacific Elite Fitness. As a pro triathlete and elite ITU competitor based out of Utah, Jolene specializes in both the mental and physical components of ultimate triathlon preparation, and in this interview, you’ll find out…
John Gilbert is a student in Human Nutrition & Metabolism at Washington State University. He is currently interning with Ben Greenfield, and will soon be available at Ben’s Spokane, Washington facility as a nutrition and fitness consultant…e-mail ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com if you’re interested in enlisting the help of John in achieving your goals…he’s a great guy, we promise.
If answering “yes” to both of these questions, do not lose hope in the recommendations (goals) that were provided in that article. Simply keep following them and you will surely get sick less often. In addition to following the recommendations, sleeping at least 8 hours a night has been shown to decrease the likelihood of sickness in opposition to sleeping 7 hours or less.
This week’s article,“Why Pine Nuts Help You Lose Weight and Other Tricks to Drop Pounds” by Jodi Citrin Greebel, RD, focuses its efforts around the same message I am trying to communicate to you regarding the power of satiety and weight loss. Simultaneously, the article is emphasizing important nutrients that aid in this satiety. Superficially, the article may seem like just another suggestion, however, the metabolic processes behind the suggestions are of great importance in achieving your goals of weight loss, health, and subsequent performance in daily life and athletic events.
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Podcast listener Greg asked: “I listened to your podcast that included FRS because I was very interested in the ACTIVE ingredient, Quercitin. Instead I got what everybody knows about the woes of sugar and it’s substitutes. Why no comment on Quercitin?”
And now a guest post from Jennifer Sage, the fabulous indoor cycling master whose book I introduce in 
