How Much Diet Coke Is Too Much? Artificial Sweetener Confusion, Ultra-Processed Food & Alcohol: Solosode #487

Ben Greenfield Life

Ben Greenfield

Education, Fitness, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness

4.6 • 5.2K Ratings

🗓️ 13 March 2025

⏱️ 61 minutes

🔗️ Recording | iTunes | RSS

🧾️ Download transcript

Summary

In this solosode, I dive headfirst into some of the everyday indulgences you likely encounter and the science behind them. From the fizz of Diet Coke to the intriguing realm of artificial sweeteners, and from those irresistible ultra-processed foods to the complexities of alcohol—I’m here to break it all down for you. Together, we’ll explore the studies, separate fact from fiction, and map out a way to enjoy these vices without derailing your health journey. Remember, it’s not about perfection—it’s about making informed choices that lead to a boundless life.

Full show notes: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/487

Episode Sponsors:

BEAM Minerals: If you want to up your mineral game, give BEAM Minerals a try. Go to beamminerals.com and use code BEN at checkout for 20% off your order.

Calroy: Head on over to calroy.com/ben and save over $50 when you purchase the Vascanox (a breakthrough product providing nitric oxide support for up to 24 hours with a single dose) and Arterosil (a premier supplement to support the endothelial glycocalyx—the fragile inner lining of the entire vascular system) bundle at calroy.com/ben. Plus, you'll receive a free canister of 2-in-1 Nitric Oxide Test Strips with a 3-pack bundle purchase.

Peluva: Experience the freedom of natural movement with Peluva, the zero-drop minimalist shoe that combines a barefoot feel with just the right cushioning for everyday life, fitness, and beyond. Try them risk-free at Peluva.com and use code BEN for 15% off your first pair—let your feet be feet!

Birch Living: Transform your sleep with a Birch mattress! Enjoy deep, restful nights with 20% off sitewide, plus 2 free Eco-Rest Pillows. Visit birchliving.com/bengreenfield to upgrade your sleep today!

Ancient Crunch: Introducing the best guilt-free snack on the market: classic, seed oil-free tortilla chips with only 3 natural ingredients. Go to masachips.com/bengreenfield and get 20% off your first order!

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcript

Click on a timestamp to play from that location

0:00.0	My name is Ben Greenfield, and on this episode of the Boundless Life podcast,
0:05.5	How Much Diet Coke is Too Much, Artificial Sweden, or Confusion,
0:09.2	ultra-processed foods and alcohol, oh my.
0:12.9	Welcome to The Boundless Life, with me, your host, Ben Greenfield.
0:17.1	I'm a personal trainer, exercise physiologist, and nutritionists, and I'm passionate
0:21.7	about helping you discover unparalleled levels of health, fitness, longevity, and beyond.
0:33.3	We're biohackers, we're hard-charging high high achievers and many of us push ourselves a limit.
0:41.3	We want to get that extra 5% out of our bodies and brains. But if you're going to push yourself that hard, you have to make sure you're getting the basics right. A lot of us don't. The most recent
0:45.1	CDC nutrition survey, in fact, found that 97% of Americans have at least one mineral deficiency.
0:50.7	And if you aren't nailing basic nutrition, all those advanced biohacks, don't do you
0:54.6	much good. That, my friends, is why I like being minerals. They contain all 15 essential minerals
1:00.0	that the human body requires in the right ratios, no need for a cabin of full of pills. You just take a
1:05.0	one ounce shot of liquid each morning. Taste like water. It covers all your mineral needs.
1:08.9	And because the minerals are ionic, they require no digestion,
1:11.4	have close to 100% bioavailability.
1:13.9	You absorb them almost completely within minutes.
1:16.7	If you want to perform better, take the time to upgrade the basics.
1:19.6	You'll be surprised by the difference it makes.
1:21.5	And now, with the code Ben, you get 20% off at beamminerals.com.
1:26.4	That's B-E-A-M minerals.com and use code Ben for 20% off at beamminerals.com. That's B-E-A-Minerals.com and use code Ben for 20% off.
1:32.5	Heart health is something near and dear to my, well, heart because I've done testing.
1:39.8	I've found issues with my heart.
	...

Transcript will be available on the free plan in 27 days. Upgrade to see the full transcript now.

Previous episode

Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Ben Greenfield, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.

Generated transcripts are the property of Ben Greenfield and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.