http://bengreenfieldfitness.com/350 April 13, 2016 Podcast: 350: Why You Should "Cheat" On Meals, When You Shouldn't Get A Blood Test, Which Massage Oil Is Healthiest & More! Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the tab on the right (or go to SpeakPipe), use the Contact button on the app, call 1-877-209-9439, or use the “Ask Ben” form at the bottom of this page. ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: The amazing physiology of freedivers…VERY cool. And sometimes it’s OK to “cheat” on a meal. So…perhaps this means it's a good thing that I start off each day with a spoonful of baking soda and water, followed by a cup of coffee. Bright light at night does LESS damage to you if you got good natural light during the day. This is probably one of the reasons I stay effortlessly lean every winter. You can receive these News Flashes (and more) every single day, if you follow Ben on Twitter.com/BenGreenfield, Instagram.com/BenGreenfieldFitness, Facebook.com/BGFitness and Google+. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: Two quick corrections: -Earthrunners earthing sandals discount is 10%, not 30%. Our apologies! -Ambronite superfoods meal replacement discount is "BEN15". This podcast is brought to you by: -EarthRunners - use code BEN10 for 10% discount on these minimalist outdoor sandals that sync up with the earth’s circadian rhythm (24 hour cycle) by exposing your biology to planet's natural frequencies via carbon lacing and carbon plugs built into the sandal. -Harrys Shaving - get $5 off any order from Harrys at Harrys.com and use promo code "BEN". -FitLife - get 20% off the best tasting green juice powder on the face of the planet with discount code "BEN". -April 1-21: The Cold Shower Challenge - You take a 5 minute cold shower (no temperature rules, but as cold as your shower can truly go, scout's honor...) each morning for 21 days from April 1st - 21st. Then you post a (clothed or towel clad, no nudies!) photo on any social media outlet you have (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc.) as evidence. You *must* tag @BenGreenfield and you must use the following hashtag: #ColdShowerChallenge. The best part? All proceeds go towards The Brain Trauma Foundation, an organization that conducts innovative clinical research and develops evidence-based guidelines that improve the outcomes for millions of people who suffer from traumatic brain injuries every year. During this challenge you will learn everything you need to know about cold thermogenesis and cold showers, and even get access to a private Facebook community with all participants (including me), donate money to Brain Trauma Foundation, revitalize your life, body, brain and waistline to be ready for spring, and bask in the many cognitive and performance-enhancing benefits of cold thermogenesis! So...you in? Click here to join in now. -Click here to follow Ben on Snapchat, and get ready for some epic stories on his morning, daily and evening routine! -GreenfieldFitnessSystems "surprise gift box" - 50% discount on instant access to a box shipped to your front doorstep and full of the latest cutting-edge biohacking gear, nutrients, smart drugs and more, handpicked and curated by Ben. Only three left. Did you miss the weekend podcast episode on Transcendental Meditation. It was a must-listen - titled "TM - Cult, Quackery or Science". Click here to listen now or download for later! May 11, 2016: Ben is speaking at the brand new Natural Grocers in Spokane, WA on "Little Known, Easy-To-Find Foods That Burn Fat". Click here for more details or to get in for free now. May 21-22, 2016: Ben is speaking at the Biohacker's Summit in London. The venue will be one of the most charming venues of London, Tabacco Dock, and features an Upgraded Dinner with wild forager Sami Tallberg and a great opportunity to bring together some fantastic UK based biohackers in the realms of digital health, wearables, supplements, biohacking, lifeha