91 – Health and fitness traveling tales from Asia
(duration 24:00)
In this show, we discuss the fine art of eating healthily while traveling abroad. Kevin relates his ongoing experiences in southeast Asia, where there’s hot food and hot climate! He’s noticed lots of junk food and soda that people are consuming, especially tourists. The widespread consumption of rice is probably the least harmful grain, although there’s not much nutrition in it–just extra carbs (aka, cheap filler). Coconut is once again a very healthy choice (especially the oil and milk in curry), as opposed to oh-so sweet banana pancakes! Walking and pushups and other resistance training are helpful to stay in shape while on the go.
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Find out what Kevin’s been up to:
http://freedomlovin.com
A Taste of Exotic Meats at the Explorers Club Annual Dinner
http://www.popsci.com/science/article/2012-03/exotic-meats-explorers-club-annual-dinner
India’s City Dwellers at Greater Risk Than Americans for Heart Disease
http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/2012/04/20/indias-city-dwellers-at-greater-risk-than-americans-for-heart-disease/
Russell Peters – about Chinese and Indian price negotiation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OO_Fc-OT1Pg
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90 – Listener Q&A about drinking, vegetarian and soy, self-image, fasting
(duration 26:55)
In this show (sans Kev) I cover various questions from podcast listeners and our responses to them. Some take-aways: Drink water as your main libation; avoid overly sweet (carb-rich) drinks and minimize alcohol consumption; soy is not exactly a health food, in addition to not being Paleo; ovo-lacto-pesco vegetarianism is much better than just being a lousy hunter;) reduce your percentage of calories from carbs and increase your percentage from fat; developing a healthy self-image entails an inner process of self-acceptance, fostering a compassionate relationship with oneself; use nonviolent communication to understand and help yourself and others meet needs in life-enriching ways; intermittent fasting and especially caloric restriction have some health and longevity benefits.
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Some amusing vidcasts:
http://tikibartv.com/
Find out what Kevin’s been up to:
http://freedomlovin.com
The various purported pros and cons of soy:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soy#Health_benefits
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soy#Health_risks
Nonviolent communication informs us of a clear and accurate way to express our needs, so that others hear us in a way that doesn’t entail misunderstanding and further frustration and conflict. In turn, individuals get connected to what’s most alive in them, in terms of their feelings and needs, and they are then in a realm that enables them to enrich their and others’ lives.
The useful nonviolent communication vocabulary:
http://www.cnvc.org/Training/feelings-inventory
http://www.cnvc.org/Training/needs-inventory
Highly recommended 3-hr workshop given by Marshall Rosenberg (split up in approx 10min segments):
The Basics of Non Violent Communication 1.1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-129JLTjkQ
The workshop in one segment:
FULL – Nonviolent Communication Workshop – Marshall Rosenberg (2000) (Multi Subtitles)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEqmZ2E1o64
How long can a person survive without food? by Alan D. Lieberson
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=how-long-can-a-person-sur
Caloric Restriction and Longevity by Sharon Hirsch
http://hplusmagazine.com/2012/04/04/caloric-restriction-and-longevity/
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89 – Listener emails about calories, carbs, and success stories
(duration 26:26)
In this show (sans Kev) I cover various questions from podcast listeners and our responses to them. Some take-aways: Go for full-fat coconut milk; If you cut your carb intake, you’re doing your body a world of good; although you can live without carbs but some are still useful to consume via fruits and veggies; isocaloric studies demonstrate that insulin secretion–not calories–is the main factor in fat gain, maintenance, and loss; when cooking your food (especially with fat) avoid using really high heat, as it can cause formation of harmful compounds; fat is your friend for meeting your health and energy needs; when you feel impatient about your weight loss process, or encounter others who frown upon your lifestyle changes, it’s helpful to use nonviolent communication to address feelings and needs and develop more life-enriching strategies. :)
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Items mentioned in this episode:
Zoe’s incisive remarks about metabolism and “calorie counting”:
http://www.zoeharcombe.com/
A couple body fat calculators that may be useful:
http://www.fitwatch.com/qkcalc/body-fat-percentage-calculator.php
This one by Barry Sears requires signing up to access it:
http://www.zonediet.com/tools/body-fat-calculator
Leave it to USN&WR and the other orgs listed on http://dashdiet.org to lead countless people really astray.
Nonviolent communication informs us of a clear and accurate way to express our needs, so that others hear us in a way that doesn’t entail misunderstanding and further frustration and conflict. In turn, individuals get connected to what’s most alive in them, in terms of their feelings and needs, and they are then in a realm that enables them to enrich their and others’ lives.
The useful nonviolent communication vocabulary:
http://www.cnvc.org/Training/feelings-inventory
http://www.cnvc.org/Training/needs-inventory
Highly recommended 3-hr workshop given by Rosenberg (split up in approx 10min segments):
The Basics of Non Violent Communication 1.1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-129JLTjkQ
The workshop in one segment:
FULL – Nonviolent Communication Workshop – Marshall Rosenberg (2000) (Multi Subtitles)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEqmZ2E1o64
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88 – Longer health and life spans, overweight explanations
(duration 22:16)
In this show we discuss our experience at an LAfuturists meeting, where Aubrey de Grey gave a presentation on strategies for engineering negligible senescence and the necessary steps to achieving longevity escape velocity. Basically, much more funding of research is needed. Then, we also cover a pretty thorough article in the msm about why Americans are overweight. Excess carbs, especially in the forms of sugar/corn syrup and grain/flour-based products, are the main culprit. Will power only works for so long, so the key is to make lasting mental and lifestyle changes.
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Items mentioned in this episode:
http://www.kurzweilai.net/investing-in-the-fountain-of-youth
http://www.sens.org/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rejuvenation_(aging)#Strategies_for_Engineered_Negligible_Senescence_.28SENS.29
Why we’re fat, Part 1: Simple question with many complex answers by Marni Jameson
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/health/os-why-americans-are-fat-food-20111231,0,1020993.story
The low-calorie will power program?
http://www.aetv.com/heavy/weight-loss-bios/chad.jsp
http://www.aetv.com/heavy/weight-loss-bios/ashley.jsp
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87 – Aging, school foods, rodent brains on fat
(duration 20:40)
This show we cover a mix of things, starting with the stats on long-lived people in Japan. It turns out that many centenarians and super centenarians might not be alive! We share our thoughts about the aging process and maximizing one’s potential. Some Japanese relatives seem to be working the governmental welfare system. Speaking of “the system,” we cover some of the USDA’s newest guidelines for school lunches. Contrary to dietary dogma, dairy without fat is less healthy than dairy with fat. Consumption of dairy products may or may not be advisable; it varies across individuals (e.g., those lactose intolerant). Keep in mind that milk contains more carbs as well. Lastly, we cover a report about two rat/mouse studies showing that high-fat chow led to hypothalamic inflammation. Yet another example of research that unfortunately bolsters fat-phobia in our culture. See the purportedly non-inflammatory rat chow link below if you’re curious about its ingredients.
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Items mentioned in this episode:
Japan, Checking on Its Oldest, Finds Many Gone
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/15/world/asia/15japan.html
http://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode.cfm?id=fat-may-put-hypothalamus-on-fritz-11-12-27
Standard rat chow, anyone?
http://labdiet.com/pdf/5001.pdf
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86 – Interview with 100 Plus author Sonia Arrison, part 2
(duration 20:43)
We finish our discussion with Sonia about increased longevity, starting with innovation via the benefits of free market dynamics. We also explore various ways to get involved in the anti-aging movement, including the do-it-yourself bio-community. Strategies for Engineering Negligible Senescence is a main organization involved in solving the problem of aging. Will humans be able to not only stop the aging process, but also reverse the damage that aging has wrought? Maybe, and repair of various damage looks promising, given advances in stem cell research, gene therapy, nanomedicine, etc. Various costly mythologies in our culture, which take our focus off individual flourishing, will eventually give way to a more life-enriching, wondrous, and prosperous future for ourselves and humanity in general.
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Items mentioned in this episode:
Sonia’s site: http://soniaarrison.com
The costly nature of governmental regulations…
“The FDA and its legal penumbra are monstrosities that distort all of the usual incentives involving profit and progress, and steer them towards bad ends.”
http://www.fightaging.org/archives/2011/12/when-you-make-medical-progress-illegal-what-results-is-a-black-market-in-medical-progress.php
Do-It-Yourself Bio
http://diybio.org/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DIY_biology
Explore the plans to solve the 7 deadly sins of aging…
http://sens.org/
The First Immortal by James L. Halperin
http://coins.ha.com/c/content.zx?content=tfi
http://www.cryonicssociety.org/free_ebooks.html
Francis Collins – Biotech and the Leading Edge of Medical Science
http://itc.conversationsnetwork.org/shows/detail5056.html
FM-2030: “If it is natural to die then the hell with nature. Why submit to its tyranny?”
http://www.bidoun.org/magazine/19-noise/the-future-takes-forever-becoming-fm-2030-by-benjamin-tiven/
http://www.liveforevermovie.com/
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85 – Interview with 100 Plus author Sonia Arrison, part 1
(duration 27:19)
In this episode we discuss the book “100 Plus: How the Coming Age of Longevity Will Change Everything, From Careers and Relationships to Family and Faith” with its author, Sonia Arrison. Humans are constantly using technology to change their lives, and this includes extending our lifespans and healthspans. How long would you like to live? This is the question for each of us, as innovation continues. Unfortunately, humans have typically sold themselves short in the realm of longevity. Advances in computers and their application in bioinformatics (e.g., in genomics and proteomics) will continue to prove invaluable in the quest to understand and finally deal with aging. Stem cell and nanomedical technologies will prove key as well. Extended lifespans won’t necessarily mean unsustainable populations and destroyed ecosystems, because humans can be quite resourceful beings. :)
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Items mentioned in this episode:
Sonia’s site: http://soniaarrison.com
Media coverage via the Today Show…
http://www.soniaarrison.com/blog/2011/12/15/arrisons-100-plus-featured-on-the-today-show/
SENS5 – 100 Plus: How the Coming Age of Longevity Will Change Everything – Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6xYA4iKuk4
A Life Decoded: My Genome: My Life by J. Craig Venter
http://warwicks.indiebound.com/book/9780670063581
Nanomedicine Book Site by Robert A. Freitas Jr.
http://www.nanomedicine.com/
John Smart’s treasure trove of futurist information…
http://accelerating.org/ & http://accelerationwatch.com/
Voluntary Human Extinction Movement, anyone?
http://vhemt.org
Another in-depth interview that Sonia did…
Sonia Arrison on Singularity 1 on 1 (part 1)
http://youtu.be/4SQWnTeV8uo
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84 – High-carb paleo issues
(duration 31:25)
In this show we discuss the nature of the controversy about carb consumption among Paleo-style eaters in relation to health and longevity. Some have challenged the idea that Paleo is low-carb as well as the claim that insulin (via excess carbs) is the main culprit in fat gain. So, we explore the nature of insulin once again to dispel the myths surrounding macronutrient calories. The bottom line is that eating fewer grams of carbs per day–thus secreting less insulin–will have positive effects on your fat-burning as well as your long term heath. Perhaps the main misunderstanding, about for instance Gary Taubes’ insulin and fat loss claims, stems from the fact that excess carbs are necessary for fat accumulation, but sometimes not sufficient (depending on your genes). Rigorous scientific investigation is a difficult process, and confirmation bias tends to be an easy process, unfortunately. Keeping tabs on your blood readings is important, especially if you plan on doing an n=1 study on yourself. Needless to say, we’re not in favor of eating 30 bananas a day, or 20 mangos!
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Items mentioned in this episode:
Anthony Bourdain – No Reservations – Namibia 2:3 (what I referenced begins at the 9min mark)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYNf8ZCNZgg
Anthony Bourdain – No Reservations – Namibia 3:3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONq6KZD2JYQ
http://www.latestinpaleo.com/paleo-podcast/2011/8/15/episode-28-ahs-animal-style.html
http://wholehealthsource.blogspot.com/2011/08/carbohydrate-hypothesis-of-obesity.html
Gary Taubes in-depth multi-post rebuttal: http://garytaubes.com/2011/11/
http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/health/our-ancestors-ate-a-low-carb-diet-63418.html
http://paleohacks.com/questions/13319/has-the-carb-pendulum-swung-too-far-in-the-opposite-direction
http://www.latestinpaleo.com/paleo-podcast/2011/8/29/latest-in-paleo-episode-30-gary-taubes.html
Nell Stephenson: Paleo Nutrition and Fitness Expert (Episode 399)
http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com/shownotes/2381/nell-stephenson-paleo-nutrition-and-fitness-episode-399/
http://triswimcoachonline.com/tri/interview-with-ironman-triathletepaleo-dieter-nell-stephenson-podcast-31/
Re: Science Saturday: Why We Get Fat (John Horgan & Gary Taubes)
http://bloggingheads.tv/diavlogs/35831
here’s a VERY informative interview with Gary Taubes
http://www.skepticality.com/the-science-of-fat/
Fasting Triglycerides, High-Density Lipoprotein, and Risk of Myocardial Infarction
http://circ.ahajournals.org/content/96/8/2520.long
Insulin Resistance as a Predictor of Age-Related Diseases
http://jcem.endojournals.org/content/86/8/3574.full.pdf
http://paleohacks.com/questions/12947/mainstream-article-linking-low-carb-and-insulin-control-to-longevity
further reading about insulin’s effects…
http://livinlavidalowcarb.com/blog/does-insulin-deserve-a-bad-reputation-the-low-carb-experts-weigh-in/9458
http://healthymindfitbody.com/2010/12/25/does-insulin-really-deserve-a-bad-reputation/
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83 – The severe health effects of government
(duration 29:28)
After discussing a recent cruise and the nature of the foods onboard, we delve into the parallel needs for self-responsibility and independent thinking in the realms of nutrition and political philosophy. Being major advocates of freedom, we discuss the nature of “government,” particularly its inherent rights-violating and propagandistic ways, which don’t serve the interests of individuals. The corporate food and nutrition industries tend to use the coercive tools of government to promote their own agendas, which aren’t so healthy for individuals either. Fortunately, health care will eventually be based on self-reliance and free market services, not a top-down, hierarchical system at odds with personal choice, property rights, and prosperity. Same goes for children’s education, where intrinsic motivation (rather than external control) is essential for growth and flourishing. Speaking of which, be sure to check out the upcoming PaleoFX Theory to Practice Symposium.
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Items mentioned in this episode:
a little levity – Muppet Show – Swedish Chef – making donut …maybe gluten free? ;)
http://youtu.be/mbs64GvGgPU
Mark Sisson talks to Lew Rockwell on how to get healthier
http://www.lewrockwell.com/lewrockwell-show/2011/11/15/234-just-do-the-opposite-of-what-the-government-says/
our political future of complete liberty…
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anarcho-capitalism
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voluntaryism
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=cholesterol-conundrum
U.S. House protects pizza as a vegetable
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/11/17/usa-lunch-idUSN1E7AG1WO20111117
http://robbwolf.com/2011/02/08/paleo-physician-network-is-live/
http://paleophysiciansnetwork.com/
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=health-care-4-common-myths-test-yourself
check it out! The PaleoFX Ancestral Momentum – Theory to Practice Symposium – March 14-17 2012
http://www.paleofx.com/
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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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