Is There One Perfect Diet For All Humankind, Keto vs. Plant-Based, Hunger & Carb Cravings Pro Tips & More With Matt & Wade, Authors Of The Ultimate Nutrition Bible.

Ben Greenfield

Mar 21, 2024

Episode description

Do you ever feel like you're locked in a battle with your diet, following all the rules but seeing no results?

My guests on today's show, Matt Gallant and Wade T. Lightheart, just put the finishing touches on one of the most complete, unbiased nutrition books I've ever read: The Ultimate Nutrition Bible. If you grab it here (use code BEN10 to save 10%), you can start creating an optimized nutrition plan based on your goals, your genes, and your psychology.

Matt Gallant and Wade T. Lightheart, founders of BIOptimizers (use code BEN10 to save 10%), are here to help you identify the factors that will bring you lasting results by helping you create a nutritional strategy that works for you. This all-in-one, comprehensive guide to the current diet and nutritional landscape will help you establish a personalized, sustainable dietary strategy based on your goals, genetics, and unique needs.

Matt is a kinesiologist with a degree in the science of physical activity and the CEO/co-founder of BIOptimizers. He’s been a strength and conditioning coach for multiple pro athletes, a self-defense instructor, and has over 18 years of experience formulating supplements. He’s been successfully following a mostly ketogenic diet for over 30 years. He’s also a serial entrepreneur who’s built over 14 profitable companies.

Wade is a certified sports nutritionist advisor and the president, director of education, and co-founder of BIOptimizers. As a plant-based and drug-free athlete for more than two decades, Wade is a three-time National Natural Bodybuilding Champion who competed in both the IFBB Mr. Universe and the INBA Natural Olympia by the age of 31. At the age of 50, Wade came out of retirement to win the Open Men’s and Grand Master’s categories at the INBA Ironman International, then competed at the PNBA Natural Olympia. Six months later, Wade successfully ran his first marathon in four hours.

Ready to dive in and discover how your genetic predispositions can revolutionize your approach to nutrition and performance? Join me, Matt, and Wade as we share insights on managing genetic challenges, optimizing hunger manage

Mindsip insights from this episode:

Avoid carbonated drinks to prevent increased hunger

Contrary to the popular belief that they fill you up, data shows that drinking carbonated beverages can actually increase hunger.

#appetite

#nutrition

Incorporate four fiber types to lower mortality risk

Consuming four different types of fiber from legumes, fruits, vegetables, and cereals is linked to a 12-35% reduction in all-cause mortality according to a meta-analysis.

#fiber

#mortality

Utilize GLP-1 agonists to overcome genetic hunger mechanisms

GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic are effective because they help people override powerful genetic survival mechanisms that drive hunger and fat storage.

#genetics

#GLP1

Activate brown fat with potent supplement capsule

A prototype supplement capsule is being developed that is so potent at activating brown fat that it can cause shivering even with just air conditioning exposure.

#brown-fat

#supplement

Incorporate spike days to boost metabolism during dieting

Incorporating a high-calorie "spike day" once a week after a period of dieting can prevent your metabolism from slowing down during a long-term calorie deficit.

#metabolism

#nutrition

Adopt plant-based diet to manage genetic health risks

A plant-based diet can be adopted not for ethical reasons, but to specifically manage genetic predispositions for poor cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation.

#genetics

#plant-based

Experience intense cleansing with proteolytic enzyme enemas

A Russian acquaintance claims that using proteolytic enzymes like MassZymes as an enema is the "ultimate" but extremely intense cleansing method.

#detox

#enzyme

Test supplements for magnesium absorption and probiotic efficacy

The speakers run a private lab in Bosnia to perform experiments on their own and competitors' products, like testing magnesium absorption and probiotic efficacy.

#supplement

#testing

Identify nutritional gaps to enhance diet effectiveness

People often feel better on a new diet because it fills the nutritional "holes" of their previous diet, not because the new diet is inherently superior.