
#153 - AMA #21: Deep dive into olive oil, high-intensity exercise, book update, and more
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We discuss:
- The early history of olive oil and the Mediterranean diet (2:15);
- The three broad categories of fats: SFA, MUFA, and PUFA (6:25);
- Exploring the hypothesis that olive oil is healthy (10:30);
- Comparing olive oil to the makeup of other common oils (30:00);
- Defining "extra virgin" olive oil, what to look for when purchasing, and Peter's favorite brand (34:30);
- Update on Peter's book (47:15);
- Zone 5 training: Peter's approach to zone 5 training, and other anaerobic training protocols (49:30);
- Advantages of using a standing desk compared to sitting (55:30);
- Lactate meters and strips (57:45);
- Electrolyte supplementation during fasting and ketosis, and why uric acid may increase (59:30);
- The usefulness of massage guns, foam rollers, and professional massage for muscle pain and tightness (1:01:30); and
- More.
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