The Mindbodygreen Podcast

Ben Bikman, Ph.D.: “The single greatest predictor of a good night of sleep is if I go to bed on an empty stomach.” Ben, a metabolic scientist with a doctorate in bioenergetics, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to eat, sleep, and exercise your way to a healthy metabolism, plus: - How to eat carbs without spiking your blood sugar (~09:19) - The best sources of plant-based protein (~14:21) - The worst seed oils for your health (18:45) - What Ben eats in a day for a healthy metabolism (~27:05) - How to guarantee a healthy diet for your kids (~30:22) - The best type of exercise for metabolic health  (~36:35) - The benefits of collagen supplements (~32:53) - How to avoid feeling anxious before bed (~45:49) Referenced in the episode: - Ben's book, Why We Get Sick. - Shop mbg beauty & gut collagen+. - Shop Ben's meal-replacement shake on getHLTH. - A study on splitting up aerobic and resistance exercise and overall health. - A study on social connections and longevity. - A study on collagen supplement