Episode 369

The Lucky Charms vs Steak Controversy, Toxic Super Foods, Better Fibers, Fasting Tips and Why Minerals Matter

With Dave Asprey

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Biohacking is all the rage, but if you’re not doing it correctly, you could wind up causing more harm than good. Overexercising, undereating, and eating too many of the wrong superfoods can have the reverse effect, causing nutrient deficiencies, weight gain, and cortisol depletion. Sometimes less is more, alpPTbNvhS9And by toggling our biohacking tools at the right time and intensity, we can get closer to the results we want.

Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Dave Asprey, the “Father of Biohacking,” to discuss optimizing your biology in a way that’s sustainable, smart, and personalized to your uniqueness. Dhru and Dave talk about common misconceptions around superfoods, the dietary staples you need for weight loss, top protein sources, how certain plant foods can contribute to micronutrient deficiencies, why your body (not you!) is programmed to be lazy, how to overcome that laziness, and so much more. 

Dave Asprey is an acclaimed entrepreneur, four-time New York Times bestselling science author, host of the top-100 podcast The Human Upgrade, and CEO of Upgrade Labs. Dave has worked with world-renowned doctors, researchers, scientists, and global mavericks over the last two decades to uncover the latest, most innovative methods, techniques, and products that enhance mental and physical performance. 

Dave is the founder of Bulletproof Coffee and the Bulletproof Diet, a company named one of the top 20 innovative brands by Fast Company. Dave is a true pioneer in the health and wellness industry and recently unveiled his latest coffee innovation, Danger Coffee. Today, Dave is focused on upgrading humanity through Upgrade Labs, the first biohacking facilities, or “human upgrade centers,” in the world, and is proud to launch his latest book Smarter, Not Harder: The Biohacker’s Guide to Getting the Body and Mind You Want, available everywhere books are sold February 28, 2023.

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I hope you enjoyed this conversation as much as I did.
Wishing you health and happiness.
Dhru Purohit

In this Episode, you will learn

  1. Why the new nutrient-profiling system ranks Lucky Charms higher than beef
    (2:37)
  2. How antinutrients in plant foods can cause nutrient deficiencies
    (13:00)
  3. The type of fiber Dave supplements with and why
    (16:55)
  4. How your “meat operating system” keeps you alive
    (23:00)
  5. Dave’s weight-loss journey
    (30:50)
  6. How thyroid hormone dysregulation can prevent weight loss
    (35:56)
  7. The top foods Dave recommends to thrive
    (42:58)
  8. The most toxic superfoods
    (47:36)
  9. Balancing nutrition and health information in a way that works for you
    (1:02:24)
  10. Dave’s thoughts about minerals and nutrient deficiencies
    (1:06:58)
  11. The telltale signs that someone is deficient in essential minerals
    (1:10:35)
  12. Final thoughts and Dave’s new book
    (1:34:56)

Guest

 
Dhru Purohit

Dhru is the host of the Dhru Purohit Show, a top 30 health podcast with over 30 million downloads. His interviews focus on the inner workings of the brain and the body and feature the brightest minds in wellness, medicine, and mindset.

Dhru Purohit is also a serial entrepreneur and investor in the health and wellness industry.

 
Dave Asprey

Dave Asprey is an acclaimed entrepreneur, four-time New York Times bestselling science author, host of the top-100 podcast The Human Upgrade, and CEO of Upgrade Labs. Dave has worked with world-renowned doctors, researchers, scientists, and global mavericks over the last two decades to uncover the latest, most innovative methods, techniques, and products that enhance mental and physical performance. 

Dave is the founder of Bulletproof Coffee and the Bulletproof Diet, a company named one of the top 20 innovative brands by Fast Company. Dave is a true pioneer in the health and wellness industry and recently unveiled his latest coffee innovation, Danger Coffee. Today, Dave is focused on upgrading humanity through Upgrade Labs, the first biohacking facilities, or “human upgrade centers,” in the world, and is proud to launch his latest book Smarter, Not Harder: The Biohacker’s Guide to Getting the Body and Mind You Want, available everywhere books are sold February 28, 2023.

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