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In this May 11, 2011 free audio episode: Hallelujah Acres, should you not eat fruit with a meal, what causes abnormally high heart rate during exercise, how to do a weekly fast and still train hard, are steroidal inhalers safe for exercise, what shoes are best for gym workouts, spectracell testing, cortisol testing.

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Featured Topic: "Hallelujah Acres - What Happens When You Mix a Vegetarianism, Religion & Fat Loss?"

In this podcast, I interview George Malkmus from Hallelujah Acres. The Hallelujah Diet, which was designed by George, is a Scripture-based menu of 85% raw, uncooked, and unprocessed plant-based food, and 15% cooked, plant-based food. Hallelujah Acres also has Lifestyle Centers, Villages, and other ways for people who are interested in incorporating Bible-based principles for health and fat loss. During our discussion, George answers the following questions:

What is Hallelujah Acres?

What kind of people attend?

Do you adhere to a certain diet or nutrition philosophy?

What type of exercise program do attendees do?

How do you feel spirituality affects weight loss and fitness?

During our interview, George mentions the FIT10 Fitness Trainer, which you can view by clicking here.

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Listener Q&A:

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Andrei asks: I heard from different sources that you should not eat fruits with or immediately after a meal (instead, wait for at least 2 hours). Is it true and if it is, why? Thanks!

Kalley asks: My question is about my heart rate, specifically when working out. I am 24, a very healthy weight, and active. I've been working out with a trainer for 8 months. I do a lot of strength training, and a decent amount of cardio (varying comfortable jogs and interval training) - but I feel like I have an abnormally high heart rate. When I do intervals, my heart rate will jump to over 200. When I am jogging at a comfortable pace (one I could easily hold a conversation during) my heart rate is around 170 - 180. I'm baffled. Everything I've read suggests that is too high - but I'm an active, healthy 24 year old. Is it possible that my heart rate is higher than normal? I know the standard equation (226 minus your age) isn't necessarily accurate, but a lot of resources lead me to believe I am either horribly out of shape, or have a heart problem.

In my response to Kalley, I talk about how to self-test your heart rate zones. Click here to read more.

Craig asks: I water fast one day per week for religious reasons. I would love to here your thoughts on how to make this work while training for endurance events. Issa asks: What is advisable to use Spiropent? Does it have any side effects?

Jeff has a call-in question about shoe recommendations for gym based workouts, including Vibram Five Fingers.

Nick asks: You have mentioned Bioletics on the podcast before however I can not recall you ever talking about Spectracell (they offer a simlar testing service), and was wondering if you had heard of them / what your opinion on them is, specifically the Micronutrient test. On face value it would seem more comprehensive / better value for money then Bioletics $249 test. In my response to Nick, I recommend this test from Bioletics: The Injury and Recovery Profile.

Susan asks: I'm intrigued by the biolectics testing. When I last had blood work done, I had asked for a cortisol test. It consisted of 1 blood draw in the morning. While I don't know the actual results, I was told they were normal. I am concerned about all the stress I place on my body through intense and prolonged exercise. With the sudden weight gain I've experienced (yes, I guess I am in menopause - previous podcast #142)I'm just grasping at straws, trying to figure if there's ANYTHING I can do. Can the saliva test tell me anything more that the blood draw didn't? Thanks again

In my response to Susan, I mention: http://www.diagnostechs.com/TestPanels/AdrenalStressIndex.aspx. You can also get this test through Bioletics, and be sure to let them know I sent you.

Mike has a call in comment on the Bulletproof Knee program.

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