At-a-Glance
Diet
Cyclical Ketosis, Nose-to-Tail, Wild Foods
Exercise Focus
Functional Fitness, Primal Movements, HIIT
Core Principle
Ancestral Wisdom Meets Modern Science
Ben Greenfield
Biohacker, Fitness Coach, Former Ironman Triathlete
Ben Greenfield's approach is a comprehensive blend of ancestral wisdom, modern science, and deep spiritual practice. His protocol aims at optimizing body, mind, and spirit through nose-to-tail eating, functional fitness, extensive supplementation, and biohacking technologies.
Ancestral & Personalized
- Cyclical Ketosis & Fasting: Low-carb or ketogenic with regular "carb refeeds" timed around workouts. Intermittent fasting, protein fasting, and periodic prolonged fasts
- Nose-to-Tail Eating: Entire animal including organ meats, bone broth, and connective tissue for full spectrum of nutrients
- Wild and Foraged Foods: Wild-caught fish, grass-fed meats, and foraged plants to maximize nutrient density
- High-Quality Fats: Olive oil, avocados, nuts, and seeds
- Hydration with Minerals: Starts day with large glass of water mixed with sea salt and trace minerals