In conversation with John Assaraf: Rewiring your brain for success and challenging limiting beliefs
This is an excerpt from Muscle Intelligence podcast episode 102 – What is holding you back from your goals? Understanding limiting beliefs with John Assaraf. This excerpt has been edited for clarity. Ben Pakulski: I simplify [goal achieving] down to three things. It’s set the goal, create the action steps, achieve the goal, right? […]
In conversation with Ben Pakulski and Dr. Dan Stickler: ways to strengthen our immune system in times of stress
This is an excerpt from Muscle Intelligence podcast episode 108 – Exploring epigenetics and optimizing health in times of stress with Dr. Dan Stickler. This excerpt has been edited for clarity. Ben Pakulski: When you see somebody’s blood work, what are the things that are going to stand out to you as being the greatest […]
In conversation with Ben Greenfield and Ben Pakulski: The importance of eating in a parasympathetic state
The following is an excerpt taken from Muscle Intelligence podcast episode #106 with Ben Greenfield. This excerpt has been edited for clarity. Ben Pakulski: Where do you sit on that spectrum of mTOR really being implicated in longevity? Ben Greenfield: I think that sometimes, people get a little too myopic. I do think that […]
Avoid these common mistakes when buying olive oil
Contributed by the team at Fresh Pressed Olive Oil Company Mistake #1: Buying stale olive oil “off the shelf.” Olive oil, unlike wine, does not get better with age. Like milk, eggs, meat, and many other foods, olive oil is perishable. The olive is, after all, a fruit. Similar to other fruit juices, olive oil […]
My favorite keto burger recipe
BEEF, BACON, AND LIVER BURGER Mom told you to eat liver, and now so am I! Organ meat is truly a super food. This easy recipe comes courtesy of my friend Danny Vega, my partner in the Keto Muscle Intelligence program. It’s a simple mix of grassfed beef, bacon, and beef liver – cooked with your […]
My go-to grocery list
By Ben Pakulski I am often asked about what I’m eating these days, so I thought I’d finally lay it all out for you. Of course, this is not a diet prescription for you to follow; this is what I’m eating for my own optimal health and current goals, which are optimal cognition, consistent energy, […]
My brain-boosting coffee recipe
I get asked about this A LOT on social media, so here you go: Almost every morning I make some version of this brain-boosting concoction; it doesn’t always contain coffee, though – sometimes I switch out for tea or mushroom coffee, but otherwise the components are mostly the same. Here’s a breakdown of the super easy, […]
How do I know if I need blue-light blocking glasses?
By Andy Mant Blue light glasses work, when they filter what the peer reviewed academic literature states they should. Many blue light glasses do not work so make sure you read our article on how to choose the best pair of blue light glasses after you finish reading this article to determine if you need blue light […]
12 steps to reducing stress
1. Exercise: Lift something, move, walk, run, bike, do yoga – whatever movement feels good. My daily movement plan: 200 squats. 200 pushups. 200 lunges. 200 downward dogs. (I do them in batches of 50) 2. Sunshine, grounding, connecting with nature. Being alone or with your immediate family is an amazing opportunity to decompress, disconnect […]
Ben’s 68 Lifestyle Tips for a Lean, Healthy, and Muscular Physique
Take 100% ownership for your body and your life. Implement daily discipline into your life. Drink 1 liter of water before eating anything in the morning. Add sea salt to your meals (especially pre workout). Floss your teeth first thing in the morning, and again before bed (yes it does matter). A little bit of organic coffee or green […]