82 – Nutella and breakfast fare nuttiness, highest intensity crossfit
(duration 20:35)
In this episode we start off discussing chocolate and then examine the nutritional nature of the lawsuit against Nutella. The typical “breakfast foods” that are promoted and consumed tend to have an overabundance of carbohydrates, especially in the form of grains and sugars (such as fruit juices). Nuts and at least 70% dark chocolate rock! The 2011 CrossFit Games were a tour de force in high intensity routines; simply amazing, yet we need to be wary of the high cortisol levels downside. Short, high intensity workouts are great, but overtraining isn’t conducive to health and longevity. Finally, congratulations to low-carber interviewer extraordinaire Jimmy Moore, who celebrated his 500th podcast episode last September.
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Items mentioned in this episode:
http://www.slate.com/articles/life/food/2011/08/go_ahead_eat_chocolate_for_breakfast.html
http://www.nutellausa.com/faqs.htm
http://games.crossfit.com/finals/workouts
http://games.crossfit.com/about-games
2011 CrossFit Games – The Champions, Rich Froning and Annie Thorisdottir
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItDWedJpwpw
Congrats, Jimmy!
http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com/shownotes/4478/500-our-500th-episode-extravaganza/
Our guest appearance on Jimmy’s show…
http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com/shownotes/1814/wes-bertrand-and-kevin-koskella-offer-you-a-healthy-mind-fit-body-episode-353/
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81 – Snipping the string of yo-yo dieting
(duration 26:24)
In this episode we discuss the nature of gaining weight back and yo-yo diets. We cover a CBT study wherein subjects were not able to minimize post-treatment weight gain. We attribute this not to the therapeutic treatment per se, but rather to the uncertain nutritional regimen of the participants of the study (involving the caloric theory of weight loss); if you don’t know what will be healthy or unhealthy to eat in terms of various macronutrients, then you’re at a major disadvantage. Additionally, self-knowledge via sentence completion exercises and becoming fluent in nonviolent communication will enable you to form an intimate and empathetic relationship with yourself, which is key to making healthy choices and experiencing happiness for the long term. Oh, and steer clear of the pervasive sweet poison. ;)
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Items mentioned in this episode:
All In The Mind – 10 September 2011 – A weight on my mind
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/allinthemind/stories/2011/3311052.htm
Testing a new cognitive behavioural treatment for obesity: A randomized controlled trial with three-year follow-up
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2923743/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognitive_behavioral_therapy
Sweet Poison – Book review of Sugar Nation by Jeff O’connell
http://www.muscleandbodymag.com/article.php?ArticleID=5956
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80 – Entering The Zone with Dr. Barry Sears, part 2
(duration 26:13)
In the second half of our interview with Barry Sears, PhD, we begin by discussing the nature of “anti-nutrients,” such as lectins and phytates found primarily in grains and legumes; best to steer clear of them, at least as staples. Everything you eat will have a hormonal and inflammatory consequence. Regarding consumption of omega 3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA), adjust based on your level of inflammation–as evidenced by your arachidonic acid to EPA ratio (SIP, or Silent Inflammation Profile)–which will typically mean consuming between 6 and 10 grams of omega 3s per day. Saturated fats aren’t really the villain that the mainstream “experts” have claimed they are; omega 6 fatty acids are more inflammatory. Having a consistent balance of macronutrients is key, consuming more fat (“high octane fuel”), adequate protein, and fewer carbs than typical. Antioxidant supplements tend not to have much empirical support, although polyphenols (found in fruits and veggies) have important health benefits. It’s vital to reduce your intake of refined carbohydrates (flour and sugar or high fructose corn syrup-based products) as well as omega 6 fatty acids, while increasing your intake of omega 3s. And of course calorie restriction tends to increase longevity as well. It’s never too late to get in the zone; you’re only one meal away, after all.
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Items mentioned in this episode:
Why doctors don’t like to talk about antioxidants. – By Kent Sepkowitz – Slate Magazine
http://www.slate.com/id/2300578/pagenum/all/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyphenol_antioxidant
http://zonediet.com/
http://zoneliving.com
http://zonehealth.com
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79 – Entering The Zone with Dr. Barry Sears, part 1
(duration 31:15)
This is the first half of our interview with Barry Sears, PhD, in which we discuss the nature of eicosanoids and in particular arachidonic acid in relation to metabolic health and overall health. Excessive carbohydrate consumption (which is terribly easy to do in our culture) coupled with excess omega 6 fatty acid consumption (and minimal omega 3 fatty acid consumption) tend to lead to chronic inflammation and disease states. The ratio of (long chain) arachidonic acid to (long chain) eicosapentaenoic should be around 1 to 2, but in most individuals it’s much higher, which is due primarily to unhealthy diets—diets not fashioned for our genes. Massive changes in our nutrient intake from our Paleolithic origins can deleteriously affect our levels of hormones, especially the hormones that control the inflammation process. Even if you’re thin, it’s still important to eat foods (and macronutrient ratios) that don’t contribute to insulin resistance and lipotoxicity.
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Items mentioned in this episode:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eicosanoid
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insulin_resistance
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78 – Ancestral health symposium reflections
(duration 25:40)
This episode we discuss briefly the film Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead and the costly perspective of “living the good life” while having an unhealthy lifestyle. We don’t need to just roll the genetic (and environmental) dice in relation to health and fitness; we can take informed steps in the realm of nutrition and lifestyle in order to maximize our health and longevity. The 2011 Ancestral Health Symposium at UCLA brought together many individuals who are dedicated to human vitality and the knowledge and practices of how to ensure it. The loss of muscle mass over time (sarcopenia) can be counteracted through weight or resistance training, which can be performed up to your last year (or week) of life!
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Items mentioned in this episode:
http://www.fatsickandnearlydead.com/
http://ancestryfoundation.org/
http://ancestryfoundation.org/Ancestral_Health_files/AHS%20Abstracts.pdf
http://vimeo.com/ancestralhealthsymposium
http://www.fightaging.org/archives/2011/08/calcium-channels-and-aging-muscles.php
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_LaLanne
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