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In a recent video, Stef was speaking to a listener about pollution and brought up the issue of sedentary living and its negative effects. First, let me be clear, I am not disputing the negative effects of remaining sedentary for long periods, or the importance of exercise. But Stef, like many others, is vastly inflating the importance of exercise relative to other factors, namely diet. It's a common misconception (70% of people believe) that exercise and diet are both equally important to weight management and weight loss (International Food Information Council Foundation, 2011). This is simply untrue (Flatt, 2011). To quote Dr. Greger: 'What we put in our mouths is most important'. Regarding cancer, literally 5000 hours in the gym can't compete with a plant-based diet. Barnard et al. (2003) compared a group of participants eating a plant-based diet who did moderate exercise (i.e. walking) to another group who did daily, strenuous, hour-long exercise and ate a standard American diet, with a control group. After 14 years, the exercise group were still overweight whereas the diet and exercise group were a healthy weight. More importantly, the participants in the diet and exercise group were roughly twice as effective at fighting cancer growth compared to the exercise group. Another study by Jenkins et al. (2012) showed that consuming a cup a day of beans, chickpeas, or lentils for three months may reduce one's resting heart rate by as much as 250 hours on a treadmill. I strongly urge FDR to shine a light on the importance of diet. I have already posted about nutrition, twice. My first post didn't get much traction but my more recent post seems to have been well-received. References Barnard RJ, Ngo TH, Leung PS, Aronson WJ, Golding LA. Prostate. A low-fat diet and/or strenuous exercise alters the IGF axis in vivo and reduces prostate tumor cell growth in vitro. 2003 Aug 1;56(3):201-6. Flatt JP. Issues and misconceptions about obesity. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2011 Apr;19(4):676-86. International Food Information Council Foundation. 2011. Food & Health Survey: Consumer Attitudes Toward Food Safety, Nutrition & Health. D J Jenkins, C W Kendall, L S Augustin, S Mitchell, S Sahye-Pudaruth, S Blanco Mejia, L Chiavaroli, A Mirrahimi, C Ireland, B Bashyam, E Vidgen, R J de Souza, J L Sievenpiper, J Coveney, L A Leiter, R G Josse. Effect of legumes as part of a low glycemic index diet on glycemic control and cardiovascular risk factors in type 2 diabetes mellitus: a randomized controlled trial. Arch Intern Med. 2012 Nov 26;172(21):1653-60.

Any thoughts? http://www.primalbody-primalmind.com/the-cholesterol-myth/ "Lipitor and other Statin drugs have become BIG BUSINESS to “Big Pharma” nowadays. For roughly half a century now cholesterol-a naturally occurring substance in your body and in many animal-source foods humans have eaten consistently for roughly 2.6 million years-has become both “Public Enemy #1″ and the favorite whipping boy of the medical establishment. “High serum cholesterol” has been consistently blamed unquestioningly for the skyrocketing levels of heart disease and stroke. Everyone seemingly trembles with fearful anticipation of the sinister cholesterol levels revealed by the blood chemistry reports given by doctors during annual physicals. “Give it to me straight, doc….What’s my cholesterol?” Or… “How’s my “bad” cholesterol?”—and— “Is my “good” cholesterol OK?” Before you go dutifully marching to your pharmacist with the prescription from your doctor marked “RUSH!” there are one or two things you should understand that might just save you the trip…and quite possibly save your life."

Essential viewing Description: In this “best-of” compilation of his last four year-in-review presentations, Dr. Greger explains what we can do about the #1 cause of death and disability: our diet. Link to the book: How Not To Die Uprooting the Leading Causes of Death (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/uproo...) More Than an Apple a Day (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/more-...) From Table to Able (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/from-...) Food as Medicine (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/food-...)

In a recent video, Stef said the following to a listener: 'You have been cursed with knowledge that can save lives. And, what you do with that I don't know but I think if you do nothing with it, that's not good…once you're in possession of that kind of information, rightly or wrongly, you do have some kind of obligation.' (51:30-51:56) Personally, I want liberty-minded, non-violent, rational, critical-thinkers to live long and healthy lives. Thus, allow me to 'curse' FDR with some of the knowledge I’m aware of that has been shown time and time again to save lives. First, let me introduce Michael Greger M.D. who runs NutritionFacts.org and is the best-selling author of How Not To Die: Discover the Foods Scientifically Proven to Prevent and Reverse Disease. He also gave a Google Talk about the book which you can find here. Here’s an excerpt from the book’s synopsis: The vast majority of premature deaths can be prevented through simple changes in diet and lifestyle. In How Not to Die, Dr. Michael Greger, the internationally-renowned nutrition expert, physician, and founder of NutritionFacts.org, examines the fifteen top causes of premature death in America-heart disease, various cancers, diabetes, Parkinson's, high blood pressure, and more-and explains how nutritional and lifestyle interventions can sometimes trump prescription pills and other pharmaceutical and surgical approaches, freeing us to live healthier lives. The simple truth is that most doctors are good at treating acute illnesses but bad at preventing chronic disease. The fifteen leading causes of death claim the lives of 1.6 million Americans annually. This doesn't have to be the case. By following Dr. Greger's advice, all of it backed up by strong scientific evidence, you will learn which foods to eat and which lifestyle changes to make to live longer. History of prostate cancer in your family? Put down that glass of milk and add flaxseed to your diet whenever you can. Have high blood pressure? Hibiscus tea can work better than a leading hypertensive drug-and without the side effects. Fighting off liver disease? Drinking coffee can reduce liver inflammation. Battling breast cancer? Consuming soy is associated with prolonged survival. Worried about heart disease (the number 1 killer in the United States)? Switch to a whole-food, plant-based diet, which has been repeatedly shown not just to prevent the disease but often stop it in its tracks. I’ve often heard Stefan say that it’s irrational to take the advice of a nutritionist, if he, himself, is overweight (sorry I don’t have a source but I do remember him saying this several times). This is because such a nutritionist is either taking his own advice and has become fat, or, is ignoring his own advice and thus doesn’t really believe what he’s selling. Accepting this, I was disheartened to find that the only FDR interview with a nutrition expert (that I’m aware of) was with Robert Lustig; a man who himself is overweight… I want to encourage everyone to read the work of doctors who are both following their own advice and getting healthy, long-term results. Dr. Greger is one such doctor, but there are many more. I’ve included a list of lectures given by such doctors below. Also, here’s a short video contrasting doctors/nutritionists who advocate various diets, with what they actually look like. Uprooting the Leading Causes of Death: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30gEiweaAVQ Making Heart Disease History: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqKNfyUPzoU The Best Kept Secret...Ever: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEkQCe7VxUE Tackling diabetes with a bold new dietary approach: Neal Barnard at TEDxFremont: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktQzM2IA-qU If you find this information useful, perhaps the FDR community can encourage Stef to conduct an interview with Dr. Greger about his book. That way, thousands, if not millions, of liberty-minded individuals could gain access to information they may not be aware of; allowing them to live longer and healthier lives. Thank You

Hi, all I just wanted to recommend a podcast for nutrition and exercise. Stefan and Freedomain radio has certainly changed my life and changed my entire mindset, but I know for myself I tend to live like my body is simply the robot that moves my brain. This guy, Shawn Stevenson, really breaks down nutrition in a holistic, scientific way; and puts it in terms that are easy to understand and highly motivating. Now, I have heard him say a couple things that are loopy/hippy (mentions of divinity, sacredness, etc), but those moments don't take away from his general approach of breaking things down scientifically.I think this podcast really advocates one of Stef's central messages: get yourself together mentally, emotionally, and physically, do it consistently and based on principles, then change the world. I think Shawn Stevenson's breakdown of wellness could play a big part in "being the change you want to see" for the philosophical person.A few good episodes I've listened to so far:Tips for better Sleep: http://theshawnstevensonmodel.com/21-cures-sleep-problem-pt1/ Food and genetics: http://theshawnstevensonmodel.com/how-food-impacts-your-genetics/ Tips for more energy: http://theshawnstevensonmodel.com/tips-more-energy/ Friend's and family's impact on health: http://theshawnstevensonmodel.com/influence-on-your-health/ fyi, this guy has a pretty strong "urban" accent... but don't let that deter you. (hopefully he can reach some of those communities...)Also, I don't know how open either side would be, but it would be cool if Stefan could do an interview with Shawn (or someone else knowledgeable about nutrition/exercise). I think full body wellness is something Stefan definitely finds important, so it would be cool to hear some more shows promoting that topic. I remember Stefan did a really random seeming interview with Elliott Hulse that ended up being completely inspiring. It would be awesome to see Stef hook up with another health/fitness expert again.

Homemade Black Bean Veggie Burgers -Serves 4 people, approx prep time 35 minutes. Ingredients: 1 (16 oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 2inch pieces 1/2 onion, cut into wedges 3 cloves garlic, peeled 1 egg 1 Tbsp. chili powder 1 Tbsp cumin 1 tsp. Thai chili sauce or hot sauce 1/2 cup bread crumbs Directions: 1. If grilling, preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil a sheet of al foil. If baking, preheat oven to 375 deg F (190 deg C), and lightly oil a baking sheet 2. In a medium bowl, mash black beans with a fork until thick and pasty. 3. In a food processor, finely chop bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Then stir into mashed beans. 4. In a small bowl, stir together egg, chili powder, cumin, and chili sauce. 5. Stir the egg mixture into the mashed beans. Mix in bread crumbs until the mixture is sticky and holds together. Divide into four patties. 6. If grilling, place patties on foil, and grill about 8 min on each side. If baking, place patties on baking sheet and bake about 10 min on each side. 198 cal, 3g fat per serving Enjoy!

Hey board! I was wondering if any of the members here had any suggestions or information in regards to supplements . I was doing alot of study about something called beyond tangy tangerine and it made me curious what else is out there. Im curious to hear your take on what works, why, what is good value, and any other general ideas in regards to nutritional supplements . Thanks!