Podcast Episode #61: Are 14 Foot Tall Tomato Plants Actually Healthy?

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben . Click here for the full written transcript of this podcast episode In this free September 23, 2009 audio podcast : everything that's wrong with current farming practices and what you can do about it, how to eat and drink before a long run, if Nutella is good for you, running on a treadmill vs. running outside, recovery from overtraining, oral magnesium supplementation, the latest news from the Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research and tons of information on preparing for an Ironman triathlon. Special Announcements: 1) In this podcast episode, Ben reviews the latest news from the Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, including: the effect of low cadence vs. high cadence interval training on cycling performance, the effects of compression garments on recovery, the effects of recovery interventions on consecutive days of intense exercise, and apnea training effects on swimming coordination. 2) Coming on October 10, 2009, as a special promotion during the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii - from the starting cannon until the last participant crosses the finish line, Ben Greenfield's brand new Triathlon Dominator Package will be available with a special web-only offer. You can read about exactly how to successfully train for Ironman without neglecting your family, career, hobbies and social life by clicking here, or by clicking on the video below: httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmUSi7b2cNY 3. New BenGreenfieldFitness active singlets, hoodies and hat available! Click here to check out the new store. 4. Click here to get the full scoop on the brand new Pacific Elite Fitness Triathlon Training Camp in Austin, Texas - including registration details, itinerary, food, training, activities and much more! -------------------------------------------------------- Featured Topic: Today's featured topic is an interview with Winston Kao - a Biologist, Agra Researcher/Consultant and Inventor of the "Go Beyond Organic," farming technology, which increases healthy soil microbial activity and rehabilitates soil structure so that it produces highly nutritious food, far in excess of current organic standards. During our interview, Kao discusses: -why today's farming methods are outdated and completely wrong for supplying us with healthy food... -what it's going to take to change the way America gets it's food... -which time of day to water your garden and why... -why reverse osmosis is unhealthy water restructuring technology and exactly which type of water you really should be using to drink and grow your food.. -his method to "neutralize" sea water so that 8% to 25% could be used in agriculture to enhance the health and nutrition of crops, with no leaf burn due to high salt content... -his method to break down rock dust rapidly for the purpose of soil remineralization so that we get more minerals from our fruits and vegetables... -his applications that have resulted in tomato plants growing over 12-14 feet tall, broccoli harvested over 11 times from the same plant, and an experimental orange tree that produced 1200 to 1400 oranges for 3 years consecutively! -how organic hydroponics works, and exactly how to use it... Listener Q&A: Listener Scott asks: "You provided some great responses in last week's podcast regarding pre and post workout nutrition for fat loss and sprint triathlons. I'm wondering what recommendations you have for fueling and hydration prior to runs. I've been working on increasing my run distance and am up to 8 miles with a 9 minute mile pace. I've been following your Shape 21 meal plan, so what I eat prior to running varies based upon what the plan recommends for breakfast. I usually wake up, eat breakfast, drink 16-24 oz of water, then let my stomach rest at least an hour. I'll then go on a run and typically have a berry shake or cinnamon-banana shake after my run, followed by more water. You mentioned avoiding fats and protein for breakfast prior to a race or endurance form of exercise. What suggestions do you have? Thanks, Ben." Anonymous Listener asks: "I have a question in regards to my training and energy levels. Lately I have been feeling incredibly tired and really have no motivation to go to the gym to lift or do my tri training. I will finish work and have to force myself to go do a workout instead of just going home and going to sleep. I know I'm not getting enough sleep, but are there other factors that could be adding to this? I'm falling asleep at work too. I can prevent this by getting some caffeine in my system but try to limit this if I can. I've read that over training can lead to loss of motivation, but I don't know if that's a reason. In a second half to the question, I have a few more races before my last race on October 17th, would it be a good idea to maybe take some time off after that race? I've heard that after long training cycles that athletes should take some time off or light to recover