Are “Healthy” Foods Actually Hurting You? Meal Tracking, Stem Cell Therapy, & Radical Anti-Aging Hacks With Jennifer Cohen
Ben Greenfield
Apr 17, 2025
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Balance protein intake with healthy fats for nutrient absorption
Isolating protein from fat, such as eating only egg whites or lean chicken breast, can deprive you of fat-soluble vitamins and nutrients that aid absorption.
Train for four distinct cardio categories to enhance fitness
Cardiovascular fitness is comprised of four distinct categories—fat burning, VO2 max, mitochondrial density, and lactic acid tolerance—each requiring a different training protocol.
Question food allergy test results to avoid misconceptions
A food allergy test might show a high antibody response to a food simply because it's a staple in your diet, not because you have a true allergy.
Stop eliminating foods to strengthen your gut health
Constantly eliminating food groups like gluten or lectins can weaken your microbiome, paradoxically making you less able to digest a wide variety of foods.
Utilize AI for instant calorie and macronutrient breakdown
You can use the image recognition in GPT-4.0 to take a picture of your meal and get an instant calorie and macronutrient breakdown.
Utilize creatine and NAD precursors to recover from sleep deprivation
To combat sleep deprivation, you can use a stack of 10-20 grams of creatine (in small doses) and an NAD precursor like NR or NMN.
Limit vigorous exercise to 75 minutes weekly to avoid health risks
According to researcher Dr. James O'Keefe, exceeding about 75 minutes of vigorous exercise per week can cause plaque accumulation and inflammation that outweighs the benefits.
Reset your nervous system with stellate ganglion nerve block
A stellate ganglion nerve block, an injection into the vagus nerve, can reset the nervous system and provide a window to break chronic stress cycles.
Blend fruit to lower glycemic index and enhance health
Contrary to popular belief, blending fruit can actually lower the blood sugar response compared to eating it whole because it concentrates the fibers and antioxidants.
Experience a 'blood oil change' with Lumati's three-day treatment
A new three-day treatment from a company called Lumati can filter your blood to remove glyphosate, microplastics, and various pathogens.
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