Hey, it's Ben Greenfield and I'm still in airplane mode speaking at different conferences

around the US.

So in lieu of our normal Q&A episode, I have yet another special interview with you.

A really shocking one about what happens when you over train and exercise too much and

a story that I think anyone who's keen on working out should listen to.

But first, let's talk about bugs because this episode is brought to you by EXO protein.

And when you go to exo protein.com, you can use code Ben for a 10% discount.

Now before you stop listening because you think this is just yet another protein powder

or protein bar, you should know that exo protein is actually made from crickets.

Let's see, 80% of the world still eats over 1600 species of insects and insects are one

of the solutions to humanity's protein dilemma.

They're actually as natural to eat as fruits and vegetables in most cultures, except these

popular western cultures that we live in, and they're a more complete form of protein

than many of the livestock alternatives.

And even though they have just as much protein as other forms of meat, crickets are 20 times

more efficient to raise for protein compared to cattle and produce 100 times less greenhouse

gases.

And yes, apparently crickets fart less than cows.

Anyways, they're high in protein.

They contain all essential amino acids.

They've got over twice the iron of spinach.

They've got a ton of B vitamins.

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