February 27, 2025
Welcome to Ben Greenfield's Weekly Roundup!
In this weekly post, I share with you my most interesting discoveries of the week, including the latest news on the fronts of fitness, nutrition, health, wellness, biohacking, and anti-aging research. I also recap my upcoming events and special announcements so you can keep up with opportunities to learn, giveaways, discounts, and more!
New Discoveries
🫒 New Research Shows Olive Oil is Still the King of Healthy Fats—Linked to Longevity & Disease Prevention
If there’s one kitchen staple that stands the test of time for heart health, brain function, and longevity, it’s extra virgin olive oil. 🫒💪You’ve heard me rave about the Mediterranean diet before, and now there’s fresh science backing up why olive oil (OO) remains among the top foods for a healthy, longer lifespan…
A brand-new systematic review and meta-analysis—we’re talking data from 14 studies with over 681,000 adult men and women—just dropped some serious stats about the benefits associated with OO consumption. People who regularly included olive oil in their diets benefited from:
✅ 15% reduction in all-cause mortality (in other words, OO is linked to a longer lifespan, which explains why it's a staple in the diets of many centenarians living in the Mediterranean).
✅ 16% lower risk of cardiovascular mortality.
✅ 11% decrease in cancer mortality.
OO goes beyond being a “healthy (monounsaturated) fat”, too—it's also packed with antioxidants like polyphenols and anti-inflammatory compounds that support heart health, brain function, and even longevity. And unlike seed oils, extra virgin olive oil is minimally processed, meaning it's made from only cold-pressed olives without extreme heat or harsh chemicals that can ruin its protective compounds.
But here's the key: You need to seek out the real, high-quality stuff. Go for organic, cold-pressed, extra virgin OO, preferably from a single source, and keep it in a dark glass bottle to protect those delicate compounds.
Here’s an even bigger takeaway: it’s not just about adding olive oil to your diet—it’s about what you’re replacing. Most pantries are stocked with cheap, ultra-processed seed oils like canola, soybean, sunflower, corn, and safflower, which sneak their way into everything from salad dressings and protein bars to granola and so-called “healthy” snacks. These oils aren’t neutral—they’re metabolic wrecking balls packed with inflammatory compounds.
In my recent podcast with Dr. Cate Shanahan (“DARK Calories! How Vegetable Oils Destroy Your Health (& How You Can Get It Back)”), we break down why seed oils are one of the biggest threats to your health today. Dr. Cate explains how, unlike olive oil, seed oils:
⚠️ Can cause oxidative stress that damages your cells, mitochondria, and DNA.
⚠️ Contribute to insulin resistance, which makes fat loss a heck of a lot harder.
⚠️ Deplete essential nutrients and antioxidants, including vitamin E and glutathione.
⚠️ Create trans fats and toxins during high-heat industrial processing.
⚠️ Promote inflammation and mitochondrial dysfunction (hello, chronic disease).
Fun fact (or horrifying fact, depending on how you look at it): The toxic byproducts in most seed oils are so damaging that consuming fried foods made with them has been compared to smoking cigarettes. Yeah, it’s that bad.
💡Bottom line? Start checking the oil labels in your kitchen, clear out the toxic oils, and swap them for high-quality OO. Here are my quick tips for maximizing olive oil’s positive impact:
🫒 Aim for 2-4 tablespoons daily to hit the sweet spot.
🥗 Go for organic, cold-pressed, extra virgin olive oil from a single source (such as Italy, Spain, France, or California) for the highest antioxidant punch.
🍳Drizzle it over salads (bonus points for adding additional longevity foods like greens and nuts), or cook with it at moderate heat. Despite myths, high-quality extra virgin olive oil holds up well to heat, such as when sautéing or pan-frying, as long as the temp isn't scorching.
Interested in learning more about which oils to eat and which to avoid (and why), plus other benefits linked to the Mediterranean diet? Check out these resources:
- Check for *These* Ingredients To Avoid Damaged & Damaging SEED OILS in Potato Chips, French Fries, Fried Foods & More.
- Cutting-Edge Regenerative Medicine, Budget-Friendly Biohacks, The *Truth* About Vegetable Oils, Optimizing Health Like a Battery?!, Ketogenic Diet Insights & More: The Most Listened-To Episodes of 2024.
- Are Seed Oils *Really* That Bad For You? Ben Asks Skeptical Questions (& Unveils DIRTY Secrets Of The Food Industry) With Dr. Anthony Gustin & Steven Rofrano.
- Eat Yourself Smart: 10 Foods That Can Destroy Your Brain & How To Fuel Your Brain With The Best Cognitive-Boosting Alternatives.
- Ben Greenfield’s Latest “Age Reversal” Lab Testing Results, Diet & Supplement Stack, Top Tactics To Slow Aging, Longevity-Enhancing Stacks & Much More.
📢 This Week in Health & Performance: What the Latest Research Says 🚀
🥤 Aspartame & Heart Health? I probably average about one Diet Coke every two weeks… And based on new data showing the link between aspartame and cardiovascular disease, I am NOT convinced it’s an issue (read more about the study findings here).
🥗 Mediterranean Diet Wins Again: The Mediterranean diet continues to prove its power. In a meta-analysis of nearly 680,000 older adults, it was linked to a lower risk of all-cause mortality, cardiovascular disease, and heart-related deaths (full study here).
💪 Creatine: Not for Everyone? New research confirms that genetics play a big role in how your body responds to creatine. Some people are “responders,” seeing major gains—while others see little to no benefit (details here).
🍟 Ultra-processed Foods = Sneaky Weight Gain: In a randomized study, participants ate 814 more calories per day on an ultra-processed diet, chewed less, and gained more weight compared to a whole-food diet. Less chewing, more calories, more pounds (study link).
(image source: Examine.com)
📌 Key Takeaway: Your diet choices shape your health—whether it’s swapping ultra-processed foods for whole ones or knowing if creatine’s worth the hype. And maybe, just maybe, an occasional Diet Coke isn’t the villain it’s made out to be.
🔗 Want to dive deeper? Click the links above to explore the research and click here to follow me on X for all the latest health and performance news hot of the press! 🚀
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Over the last year, I've been working tirelessly on something that I’m thrilled to finally share: the brand-new, updated version of my best-seller, Boundless.
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Podcasts I Recorded This Week:
Organifi Shilajit Gummies, Hoolest, Ancient Crunch, IM8 (code BEN), LMNT, Manukora (code BEN).
Jaspr (code BEN), Feno (code BEN), BON CHARGE (code GREENFIELD), Quantum Upgrade (code BEN15), and Truvaga (code GREENFIELD30).
The Latest Content I Was Featured On This Week:
Men's Health Australia: Red Light Therapy Legit?
Upcoming Events:
Parker Seminars — Las Vegas, NV: March 20-22, 2025
In a few short weeks, I'll be at Parker Seminars Las Vegas, the premier event for health, human performance, and cutting-edge science, taking place at Caesars Forum. Hear from yours truly plus top experts like Jay Shetty, Andrew Huberman, and Gabrielle Lyon while learning breakthrough strategies in fitness, recovery, mental health, peak performance, and more. Register to save your spot here.
Health Optimisation Summit — Austin. TX: April 12–13, 2025
The Health Optimisation Summit, Europe’s top wellness conference, is making its U.S. debut in Austin, Texas—and I will be there! Join me for a powerful talk and Q&A, plus experience insights from 35 world-class speakers covering everything from nutrition and fitness to longevity and mental health. Explore over 100 exhibitors, test the latest biohacking tech, and connect with 2,000 like-minded attendees. Grab your tickets here.
The Boundless Family Retreat with Ben Greenfield — Crans-Montana, Switzerland: May 28 – June 1, 2025
Join me in the Swiss mountains for a five-day wellness retreat designed to deepen connections, optimize health, and rejuvenate the mind and body. You'll experience daily movement, breathwork, cold plunges, hiking, and hands-on workshops while learning cutting-edge strategies for longevity and stress resilience. Spots are limited—reserve your place here.
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Ben
Recommendation for olive oil alternative ? I have an allergy to olive and noticed that I still get a slight allergic reaction to olive oil. Thanks Ben.