374: How to use cold therapy to optimize your blood sugar, brain health & sleep | Exercise physiologist Ben Greenfield

Ben Greenfield: “There's nothing that seems to control blood sugar more than the cold.” Greenfield, an exercise physiologist, personal trainer, and New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how the cold can supercharge your health, plus: - How much cold therapy you need to reap the benefits (~11:00) - The best time of day to practice cold therapy (~13:41) - Why you might not want to consume antioxidants right after working out (~15:50) - Why you should exercise outdoors, especially during winter (~17:39) - A workout hack to balance your blood sugar (~19:49) Referenced in the episode: - mbg Podcast episodes #189 and #87 , with Greenfield. - Greenfield's podcast, Ben Greenfield Fitness . - A study on antioxidant supplements and exercise-induced oxidative stress . Enjoy this episode sponsored by Visit Sun Valley ! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices