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Modern WisdomJun 6, 2024

#793 - Menno Henselmans - The New Science Of Using Protein To Build Muscle

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there's a book called the expectation effect by david robson and uh it's outstanding

Magic Pill
Johan Hari

it's crazy just how much of modern human weight gain, downstream health problems, heart disease, stroke, all of that stuff is just food is way easier…

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Menno Henselmans is a fitness coach, researcher and an author. The evidence-based nutrition movement is taking off right now. Gone are the days when you trawl random bro forums looking for the special blueberry extract which will improve your protein synthesis. We're using science now baby! So let's speak to a scientist about how to eat for gains. Expect to learn if your body can actually absorb more than 20g of protein per meal, if flexible dieting or IIFYM is a sustainable approach for weight loss, whether caffeine is an effective fat burner, which foods are best for sleep and recovery, the most underrated bodybuilding foods you should probably eat more of and much more...
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David Robson

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Johan Hari

The host discusses the impact of modern food on weight gain and health issues, referencing Johan Hari's book 'Magic P…

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Best for fitness enthusiasts and bodybuildersOften cited around placebo and nocebo effects

The speaker mentions a book called 'The Expectation Effect' by David Robson, highlighting its insights on the impact of expectations on performance and health.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: fitness enthusiasts and bodybuilders
Key quote: there's a book called the expectation effect by david robson and uh it's outstanding
The host mentions 'The Expectation Effect' to highlight the significant impact of expectations on physical performance and health outcomes. This book provides insights into how belief can shape reality, particularly in the context of fitness and nutrition.
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Magic Pill
Johan Hari
Best for Individuals interested in nutrition and weight managementOften cited around modern human weight gain

A conversation with Johan Hari about his new book, Magic Pill, discusses modern human weight gain and health problems related to food consumption.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in nutrition and weight management
Key quote: it's crazy just how much of modern human weight gain, downstream health problems, heart disease, stroke, all of that stuff is just food is way easier to overconsume because of how palatable it is and way more calorie dense than it was typically and designed so.
The host discusses the impact of modern food on weight gain and health issues, referencing Johan Hari's book 'Magic Pill' to highlight the palatability and calorie density of contemporary diets. This conversation emphasizes the need for dietary adjustments to combat these challenges.
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there's a book called the expectation effect by david robson and uh it's outstanding
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it's crazy just how much of modern human weight gain, downstream health problems, heart disease, stroke, all of that stuff is just food is way easier…
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The Expectation Effect
David Robson

The host mentions 'The Expectation Effect' to highlight the significant impact of expectations on physical performance and health outcomes. This bo…

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Magic Pill
Johan Hari

The host discusses the impact of modern food on weight gain and health issues, referencing Johan Hari's book 'Magic Pill' to highlight the palatabi…

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