Episode March 27, 2013

#235: What Is Wrong With The China Study, Is Greek Yogurt Healthier Than Regular Yogurt, Can Marijuana Help Performance And More!

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben.

March 27, 2013 free podcast: What's wrong with the China Study? Also: is greek yogurt healthier than regular yoghurt, what can you do about nervous system failure, the best natural supplements to control pain, what is EvoAthelete, and does marijuana increase exercise performance? This is a big one, folks... (that's what she said!)

Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the tab on the right side of this page, call 1-877-209-9439, Skype “pacificfit” or (if you hate the sound of your own voice) scroll down to the “Ask Ben” form. Please don't forget to give the podcast a comment/ranking in iTunes - it only takes a minute and it helps grow our healthy and fit community! -----------------------------------------------------

News Flashes:

To get these and other interesting news flashes every week, follow Ben on Twitter.com/BenGreenfield, Facebook.com/BGFitness and Google+.

YES. I've been saying for years they need to do "pre-workout" carb studies in NON-fasted athletes & they finally have.
Could Bikram yoga increase your deadlift? Perhaps.
Results of this cycling cadence study surprised me. 60rpm turns out to be quite efficient for triathletes.

-----------------------------------------------------

Special Announcements:

Get 36 Blood Tests via Talking20 - and a 10% discount with code BENTEST

Get Ben's brand new "Essential Guide To Becoming Superhuman" at superhumancoach.com

Lean Lifestyle Insider - For the past several weeks, one of my friends (Abel James Bascom AKA the “Fat Burning Man”) and I have been filming all the daily tips, tricks and tools we use to achieve maximum fat loss, lean muscle and optimized health and performance.

Upcoming Inner Circle webinars - go to BenGreenfieldFitness.com/innercircle to get access: - April 6, Saturday, 6pm PST: "How To Raise Superhuman Kids" - April 27, Saturday, 6pm PST: "Ask Ben Anything About Minimalist Triathlon Training"

Call in and leave your "low carb" question for our Jimmy Moore episode - by using the "Ask Ben A Question" option on right side of page or calling toll-free to 1-877-209-9439 and leaving a pre-recorded message.

Help us out by completing this survey - please, we need 250 responses!

Get featured on the podcast by creating your own MyList -here's what to do (did I mention that it's free?):

Create your own "MyList" list that targets your passion in health, fitness or nutrition (gear, tools, supplements or anything else),
Share your MyList right here by leaving a link to it in the comments section at the bottom of the page,
I'll choose the best list, and contact you for an interview about why you chose the items on your list.

-----------------------------------------------------

Listener Q&A:

As compiled, edited and sometimes read by Brock, the Ben Greenfield Fitness Podcast "sidekick".

Kamil says @ 00:24:55 He read The China Study and is confused about whether he should stop eating meat or not. ~ In my response I mention this Raw Food SOS article.

Bill asks @ 00:37:22 Why is Greek yogurt better than regular yogurt? Is it made with different milk? If not, wouldn't it cause the same intestinal leakage, gastric distress and inflammation? ~ In my response, I mention Episode #212 What Kind Of Yogurt Is Best? Steve asks @ 00:47:34 He drummed for 121 hour straight (breaking a Guinness World Record) to r