375: Cut Calories, Still Gaining Weight? Ben Azadi explains why
For the first time in history, there are more American children that are overweight than who are undernourished.
And that should be a wake-up call for all of us — because it proves just how badly our modern food system has failed.
That’s why I’m so excited about this episode’s guest, Ben Azadi — a four-time best-selling author, including his latest “Metabolic Freedom”, an international keynote speaker, and founder of Keto Kamp.
After transforming his own health by losing 80 pounds, Ben has spent the last 15 years helping others break free from sugar dependence and improve metabolic health
Ben and I reveal why chasing weight loss misses the point, how to finally make keto and fasting sustainable, and the surprising foods that bring your metabolism back online.
On this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why you should STOP counting calories (and do this instead) (2:30)
- How to finally kick your sugar cravings – for good (4:17)
- What skin tags could reveal about your health(7:22)
- The #1 ingredient that could trigger dark spots and skin tags (13:01)
- The truth about seed oils — are they all villains, or is there more to the story? (15:04)
- Why you should NOT stay in ketosis long term (22:00)
- The fasting rhythm I personally follow (25:30)
- 3 simple grocery staples that can supercharge your metabolism and energy levels (27:20)
- The “healthy” breakfast food that wrecks your gut (34:20)
- How “Vitamin G” might be the missing key to lasting metabolic flexibility (35:10)
- The shocking truth behind GLP-1 weight loss drugs — and what the latest research reveals (38:40)
More about Ben Azadi:
Metabolic Freedom: A 30-Day Guide to Restore Your Metabolism, Heal Hormones & Burn Fat by Ben Azadi
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Episode Transcript:
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Top 3 Foods For Weight Loss (Start Eating This!) | Dr. Steven Gundry
The BEST DIET To Lose Belly Fat (Eat This, Not That!) | Dr. Steven Gundry
72 Hour Water Only Fast: Is It Healthy? | Dr. Steven Gundry
Intermittent Fasting MISTAKES That May Cause WEIGHT GAIN | Dr. Steven Gundry
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Dr. Steven Gundry is a renowned heart surgeon and New York Times bestselling author of “The Plant Paradox” and “The Plant Paradox Cookbook.”