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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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