#153 - AMA #21: Deep dive into olive oil, high-intensity exercise, book update, and more

<div><span> In this "Ask Me Anything" (AMA) episode, Peter and Bob take a deep dive into olive oil. They explore the history of olive oil, discuss observational data that led to the hypothesis that olive oil is a healthier alternative to many other fats, and they explain the classification of olive oil types —including what to look for in a high-quality "extra virgin" olive oil. Peter and Bob round out the discussion with a "two-minute drill," in which Peter answers questions from subscribers. They cover zone 5 training, an update on Peter's book, lactate meters, standing desks, massage guns, electrolyte supplementation, and more. </span></div> <div> <p> </p> <p>If you're not a subscriber and listening on a podcast player, you'll only be able to hear a preview of the AMA. If you're a subscriber, you can now listen to this full episode on your <a href="https://peterattiamd.com/members/private-podcast-feed/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">private RSS feed</a> or on our website at the <a href="https://peterattiamd.com/ama21/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AMA #21 show notes page</a>. If you are not a subscriber, you can learn more about the subscriber benefits <a href="https://peterattiamd.com/subscribe/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p>We discuss:</p> <ul type="disc"> <li>The early history of olive oil and the Mediterranean diet (2:15);</li> <li>The three broad categories of fats: SFA, MUFA, and PUFA (6:25);</li> <li>Exploring the hypothesis that olive oil is healthy (10:30);</li> <li>Comparing olive oil to the makeup of other common oils (30:00);</li> <li>Defining "extra virgin" olive oil, what to look for when purchasing, and Peter's favorite brand (34:30);</li> <li>Update on Peter's book (47:15);</li> <li>Zone 5 training: Peter's approach to zone 5 training, and other anaerobic training protocols (49:30);</li> <li>Advantages of using a standing desk compared to sitting (55:30);</li> <li>Lactate meters and strips (57:45);</li> <li>Electrolyte supplementation during fasting and ketosis, and why uric acid may increase (59:30);</li> <li>The usefulness of massage guns, foam rollers, and professional massage for muscle pain and tightness (1:01:30); and</li> <li>More.</li> </ul> <p>Learn more: <a href="https://peterattiamd.com/">https://peterattiamd.com/</a><br /> <br /> Show notes page for this episode: <a href="https://peterattiamd.com/ama21/">https://peterattiamd.com/ama21/</a> <br /> <br /> Subscribe to receive exclusive subscriber-only content: <a href="https://peterattiamd.com/subscribe/">https://peterattiamd.com/subscribe/</a><br /> <br /> Sign up to receive Peter's email newsletter: <a href="https://peterattiamd.com/newsletter/">https://peterattiamd.com/newsletter/</a><br /> <br /> Connect with Peter on <a href="http://Facebook.com/PeterAttiaMD"><u>Faceboo</u></a><u>k</u> | <a href="http://Twitter.com/PeterAttiaMD"><u>Twitter</u></a> | <a href="http://Instagram.com/PeterAttiaMD"><u>Instagram</u></a>.</p> </div>