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What Cookware Does Ben Use?, Do You REALLY Need To Avoid Gluten & How To Gain Muscle Fast: Solosode #489

Ben Greenfield Life

Ben Greenfield

Education, Fitness, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness

4.65.2K Ratings

🗓️ 31 May 2025

⏱️ 59 minutes

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Summary

In this fascinating episode of Boundless Life, you’ll get to explore some of today’s most misunderstood and debated health topics—from gluten myths and kitchen toxins to advanced regenerative treatments and rapid muscle growth strategies. It’s an eye-opening mix of science, personal experimentation, and practical tools you can start using right away to upgrade your health.

We kick things off with a fresh look at gluten. I'll reveal why most gut issues blamed on gluten are often caused by other culprits—like glyphosate, food additives, or FODMAPs—and why going gluten-free might not be the magic bullet it’s made out to be. You’ll also hear why extreme elimination diets can backfire, and how diverse, whole-food nutrition is often the smarter path.

From there, I dive into your kitchen—the most overlooked source of hidden toxins in your daily life. You’ll discover how common cookware and appliances may be exposing you to microplastics, forever chemicals, and heavy metals—and how to clean up your kitchen without stress or spending a fortune. I share my go-to brands, what to avoid, and simple swaps that make a real difference in optimizing your long-term health.

I'll also break down the five most effective compound lifts for fast muscle gain, how to structure sets and rest periods, and how to fuel your body with nutrient-dense, muscle-supporting foods. You’ll get a clear protocol for protein timing, supplement support, and even how to incorporate raw dairy and organ meats for next-level results—without falling for hype or gimmicks.

Packed with research, personal experience, and honest insight, this episode is your roadmap to living stronger, smarter, and more boundless every single day.

Full show notes: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/489

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0:00.0

My name is Ben Greenfield and on this episode of the Boundless Life podcast, gluten fears are overrated.

0:08.0

So here's what I mean by that.

0:10.0

I don't necessarily think a gluten-free diet is the best solution for many gut issues.

0:14.8

And as I talked about with nutritionist Joel Green, having dietary diversity and not eliminating a bunch of plants and grains and grasses

0:22.4

and herbs and spices is better for you because you develop a more robust microbiome.

0:29.0

The more restrictive your diet, the less diverse your biome.

0:32.9

And so, yeah, you don't want to like mainline gluten, especially in the U.S. where wheat is bred for

0:39.4

high-yield crop and the gluten is more concentrated and you have some glyphosate, which I'll

0:43.1

talk about shortly, that can aggravate the issues.

0:45.9

I also don't recommend just like mowing through an entire like two quarts of quinoa or lentils

0:50.5

in one sitting.

0:51.6

But getting exposed on a regular basis to many of these things that often get vilified

0:56.2

can produce paradoxically a little bit better cellular resilience and a more diverse

1:01.1

microbiome.

1:02.8

Welcome to The Boundless Life with me, your host, Ben Greenfield.

1:07.3

I'm a personal trainer, exercise physiologist, and nutritionist, and I'm passionate about

1:11.9

helping you discover unparalleled levels of health, fitness, longevity, and beyond.

1:23.5

It's a preferred fuel for the brain, the heart, the diaphragm, the liver, allows you to go for extremely long periods of time with minimal fuel, clean energy for thinking patterns and for, well, even IQ.

1:36.9

They call it ketone IQ.

1:38.5

It's ketones.

1:39.8

As a matter of fact, ketone IQ has cracked the code on making ketones tasty, affordable, and effective.

1:46.4

They've got a high-performance energy shot, which gives you 10 grams of super clean ketones with no

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