Meal Timing, Protein Timing & Time-Restricted Feeding Strategies For Muscle Gain & Fat Loss: Solosode #491

Ben Greenfield

28 jun 2025

Episode description

In this podcast, I kick things off by sharing a behind-the-scenes highlight from my recent trip to Washington, DC, where I attended the Make America Healthy Again Commission report presentation at the White House.

This experience was powerful, but also sobering, as the report shone a harsh light on the health crisis among our nation's youth—more than 40% of children have at least one chronic illness, and a staggering 70% of their daily calories come from ultra-processed foods. I discuss not just the causes of these issues, like environmental toxicity, digital addiction, and over-medicalization, but also my thoughts on where real change can and should occur.

By the end of this episode, you’ll have a clear blueprint for dialing in your nutrition, optimizing your training recovery, and using smart timing to boost your energy, fat loss results, and longevity.

Full show notes: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/491

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Episode description

Full show notes: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/491

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Mindsip insights from this episode:

Incorporate essential amino acids to lower interleukin-6 levels

A recent study found that essential amino acids can reduce the key inflammatory marker interleukin-6 by 34%.

#inflammation

#supplement

Prioritize calorie control over clean eating for weight loss

For weight loss, it can be better to consume a low-calorie drink with artificial sweeteners than to eat 400 calories of whole-food apples.

#calories

#weight-loss

Eat early to enhance sleep duration by 55 minutes

Eating 80% of your daily calories before 1 PM and finishing dinner by 6 PM can increase your total sleep time by 55 minutes.

#meal-timing

#sleep

Practice time-restricted eating to enhance weight loss

Even when consuming the same number of calories, people who practice time-restricted eating lose more weight and fat mass than those who don't.

#fasting

#weight-loss

Use breakfast as a zeitgeber to combat jetlag

When traveling across time zones, break your fast and eat breakfast early to use the meal as a 'zeitgeber' to help reset your body clock.

#jet-lag

#meal-timing

Eat breakfast to stabilize blood sugar after lunch

Eating breakfast creates a 'second meal phenomenon' that leads to a smaller blood sugar spike after lunch compared to skipping breakfast.

#glucose

#nutrition

Avoid eating during stress to improve digestion

The host follows a personal rule to never eat in a stressed, sympathetically-driven state, as it impairs digestion and hormonal response.

#digestion

#stress

Train in a fed state to maximize strength gains

If your primary goal is to get as strong as possible, you should train in a fed state rather than a fasted state.

#exercise

#strength

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