How Plaque Really Happens, The Latest On Alcohol & Longevity, Weightlifting vs. Body Weight Training, Exercising (With A Time Crunch & Family Obligations) & More! Solosode #477

Ben Greenfield

Sep 12, 2024

Episode description

In today's Q&A episode, you'll get to dive into a wide array of topics designed to elevate your lifestyle and well-being. You'll discover insights on balancing family life with intense training, plus the best approaches to high-intensity interval training for seniors (paired with the benefits of weight training and bodyweight exercises).

You'll also explore the most effective workout routines, the surprising health benefits of moderate alcohol consumption, and the crucial role dietary diversity plays in longevity. Additionally, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the limitations of BMI as a health measure, the numerous advantages of incorporating olive oil into your diet, and the impact of walking while working on both your metabolic rate and cognitive health. I'll also help you tackle the complex issue of coronary artery calcification, discussing the most effective tests for detecting plaque buildup and the lifestyle factors that influence it.

Whether you're looking to optimize your fitness regimen, improve your dietary habits, or enhance your overall health, this episode is packed with valuable information and actionable tips!

Full Show notes: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/477

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Episode description

Whether you're looking to optimize your fitness regimen, improve your dietary habits, or enhance your overall health, this episode is packed with valuable information and actionable tips!

Full Show notes: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/477

Episode Sponsors:

ZBiotics Pre-Alcohol Probiotic: World's first genetically engineered probiotic that helps break down the toxic byproduct of alcohol. 15% off your first order at zbiotics.com/BEN15 use code BEN15.

LVLUP Health: Head over to lvluphealth.com/BGL for a special discount on their game-changing range of products.

LMNT: Go to DrinkLMNT.com/BenGreenfield to get a free gift with your purchase!

Hiya: Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/BEN. This deal is not available on their regular website.

C60: Visit shopc60.com/ben-greenfield and use the coupon code GREENFIELD15 for 15% off your first order—start taking back control over your cellular health today!

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Mindsip insights from this episode:

Take a shot of olive oil daily to reduce mortality risk

A study showed a dose-response effect for olive oil, with 30 grams per day (about a shot glass) providing the lowest risk for all-cause mortality.

#mortality

#olive-oil

Address low magnesium to prevent arterial calcification

Low magnesium status is a cause of hypercalcemia which promotes arterial calcification, whereas cheese consumption is associated with lower odds due to its high vitamin K2 content.

#magnesium

#vitamin-K

Rely on CCTA scan for accurate heart health assessment

A standard CAC (calcium scan) score of zero can miss dangerous non-calcified plaque, making a CCTA scan a more accurate heart health assessment.

#heart

#screening

Train efficiently with high-intensity intervals to build endurance

You can build endurance efficiently with short, high-intensity interval training that activates the AMP-K pathway, mimicking the effects of long, slow training.

#endurance

#HIIT

Incorporate nattokinase to reduce arterial plaque

The enzyme nattokinase, found in the Japanese fermented food Natto, has been shown to have a positive effect on reducing coronary artery calcification.

#enzyme

#plaque

Embrace simple habits to reach centenarian status

A large study on Chinese centenarians found the most important lifestyle factors for reaching 100 were never smoking, exercising regularly, and eating a diverse diet.

#exercise

#longevity

Consume moderate wine to protect cognitive health

A new meta-analysis of over 6,000 articles showed that consuming up to two to three glasses of wine per day has a protective effect against cognitive decline.

#cognition

#wine

Blend fruit for lower glycemic index and enhanced antioxidants

Blending fruit results in a lower glycemic index and liberates more antioxidants than chewing because the blender does a better job of breaking down skins and seeds.

#antioxidants

#nutrition

Test olive oil for quality with spicy cough reflex

A spicy cough reflex when drinking olive oil is a sign of high polyphenol content, indicating it's a high-quality, genuine product rather than a fraudulent one.