Podcasts Health & Fitness Medicine The Peter Attia Drive #153 - AMA #21: Deep dive into olive oil, high-intensity exercise, book update, and more

#153 - AMA #21: Deep dive into olive oil, high-intensity exercise, book update, and more

Published: March 15, 2021, 9:30 a.m.

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In this \\u201cAsk Me Anything\\u201d (AMA) episode, Peter and Bob take a deep dive into olive oil. They explore the history of olive oil, discuss observational data that led to the hypothesis that olive oil is a healthier alternative to many other fats, and they explain the classification of olive oil types \\u2014including what to look for in a high-quality \\u201cextra virgin\\u201d olive oil. Peter and Bob round out the discussion with a \\u201ctwo-minute drill,\\u201d in which Peter answers questions from subscribers. They cover zone 5 training, an update on Peter\\u2019s book, lactate meters, standing desks, massage guns, electrolyte supplementation, and more.\\xa0

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We discuss:

  • The\\xa0early history of olive oil and the\\xa0Mediterranean 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 \\u201cextra virgin\\u201d olive oil, what to look for when purchasing, and Peter\\u2019s favorite brand (34:30);
  • Update on Peter\\u2019s 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\\xa0uric 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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