Full Show Notes: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/dylan/

In today's episode, Dylan and I explore how your genetics, microbiome, lifestyle, and activity level all play a role in what works best for you. I share my thoughts on carbs (they’re not the enemy!), why the Mediterranean diet is often a solid fallback, and how to customize your approach—whether you’re training like an athlete or just trying to eat well on a budget.

We also get real about fasting: I break down what works for high performers, how to balance longevity with peak performance, and what fasting windows actually make sense if you’re pushing your body hard. From there, we dissect the critical topic of heart health, talking through the difference between stable and unstable plaque, key diagnostic tools, and both natural and pharmaceutical strategies I’ve studied—and used personally—to keep my heart in top shape.

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Full Show Notes: <a href="https://bengreenfieldlife.com/podcast/dylan/">https://bengreenfieldlife.com/dylan/</a>
In today's episode,&nbsp;<a href="https://dylangemelli.com/">Dylan</a> and I explore how your genetics, microbiome, lifestyle, and activity level all play a role in what works best for you. I share my thoughts on carbs (they&rsquo;re not the enemy!), why the <a href="https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart/nutrition-basics/mediterranean-diet">Mediterranean diet</a> is often a solid fallback, and how to customize your approach&mdash;whether you&rsquo;re training like an athlete or just trying to eat well on a budget.
We also get real about fasting: I break down what works for high performers, how to balance longevity with peak performance, and <a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8754590/">what fasting windows actually make sense</a> if you&rsquo;re pushing your body hard. From there, we dissect the critical topic of heart health, talking through the difference between <a href="https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/ATVBAHA.124.319396">stable and unstable plaque</a>, key diagnostic tools, and both natural and pharmaceutical strategies I&rsquo;ve studied&mdash;and used personally&mdash;to keep my heart in top shape.
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<a href="http://get.sunlighten.com/ben">Sunlighten:</a> Sunlighten's patented infrared sauna technology delivers the highest quality near, mid, and far infrared wavelengths to reduce inflammation, boost mitochondrial function, enhance detox pathways, and optimize recovery&mdash;backed by 25+ years of clinically proven, non-toxic innovation. Save up to $1,400 at<a href="http://sunlighten.com/BEN"> </a><a href="http://get.sunlighten.com/ben">get.sunlighten.com/ben</a> with code BEN.
<a href="http://boundlessbar.com">Boundless Bar: </a>If you&rsquo;re ready to fuel workouts, sharpen your focus, and support whole-body vitality, grab your Boundless Bars now at <a href="http://boundlessbar.com">boundlessbar.com</a> &mdash;and save 10% when you sign up for a Boundless Bar subscription.
<a href="http://jointriumphcoaching.com">TRIUMPH Coaching:</a> Join me for one-on-one coaching with me and my hand-picked team, custom-built around your labs, your lifestyle, and goals, until you actually hit them. No guesswork. Just results. If you&rsquo;re finally ready to stop wasting time and money and start living the boundless life you know is possible, go to <a href="http://jointriumphcoaching.com">jointriumphcoaching.com</a> and book your call.

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