1267: When Eating Junk Food & Being Lazy is Healthy

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss why sometimes eating less than ideal food and not being productive actually serves your overall health. Mind Pump gets controversial. (4:01) What being “healthy” actually means. (8:05) Breaking down the 4 known categories of health and how they are all interconnected. (12:00) How moderation is the key and even a good thing can be abused. (15:27) The importance of when to optimize and adapt to ‘home base’. (18:45) The value of fasting to use as a tool. (19:53) Does alcohol have any value? (24:08) When eating junk food can be considered healthy. (25:34) Why people in the “blue zones” live longer than the rest of the world. (31:38) “Be moderate in order to taste the joys of life in abundance.” (33:52) Do I have control over this or does it have control over me? (39:55) Strategies to mitigate the negative effects of junk food. (41:30) Strategies to mitigate the negative effects of alcohol. (46:02) Strategies to mitigate the negative effects of “not being productive.” (47:58) The order of operation matters. (48:38) Your health encompasses a lot more than you think. (51:01) Related Links/Products Mentioned April Promotion: MAPS Prime/Prime Pro ½ off! **Code “PRIME50” at checkout** Special Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! The health benefits of strong relationships Mind Pump 1030: Dr. Roy Vongtama Moderation, Abstinence, and The Pleasures Around Us Why People in "Blue Zones" Live Longer Than the Rest of the World Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned  Roy Vongtama MD (@royvongtamamd)  Instagram