In This Episode:
In this podcast episode, I interview Ben Azadi and we discuss metabolic freedom as the key to longevity and healing chronic inflammation.
In this episode, Dr. Jockers is joined by Ben Azadi, author of Metabolic Freedom, to explore how metabolic flexibility is the key to achieving better health and reducing chronic inflammation.
Ben, who transformed his own life by losing 80 pounds and becoming metabolically healthy, shares insights on how most people are stuck in sugar-burning mode—leading to weight gain, fatigue, and disease.
How Fasting and Metabolic Flexibility Improve Health
Ben breaks down the science behind metabolic flexibility, revealing why it’s crucial to switch between burning fat and sugar. He explains how fasting activates autophagy, the body’s natural process of cellular cleanup, and why it’s vital for healing and longevity.
This episode is packed with practical tips on how to optimize your metabolism, burn fat more efficiently, and reduce inflammation.
The Role of Insulin and Healthy Eating
Want to boost your energy and burn fat? Ben dives into how insulin affects your metabolism and why managing insulin levels is essential for sustained energy. He also offers strategies for cutting out unhealthy habits, like snacking and constant grazing, that can sabotage your health.
- 00:00 The Shocking Truth About French Fries and Cigarettes
- 03:08 Metabolic Freedom: Key to Longevity
- 05:18 Understanding Metabolic Health
- 06:35 The State of Metabolic Health in America
- 11:01 The Importance of Insulin in Metabolic Health
- 17:56 Calories vs. Hormones: The Real Debate
- 20:46 Feast and Famine: Ancestral Eating Patterns
- 26:06 The Dangers of Seed Oils
- 29:40 Healthy Fats vs. Seed Oils
- 30:07 The Hidden Dangers of Canola Oil
- 30:27 Avoiding Seed Oils When Dining Out
- 30:50 The Impact of Seed Oils on Your Body
- 31:09 Understanding Stomach Acid and Digestion
- 32:19 The Benefits of Digestive Bitters
- 32:58 Autophagy: The Body’s Cleanup Process
- 33:33 The Role of Phosphatidylcholine
- 33:55 Autophagy and Fasting
- 34:03 The Refrigerator Analogy for Autophagy
- 35:17 The Process of Apoptosis
- 35:29 Fasting and Exercise
- 36:31 The Importance of Metabolic Flexibility
- 37:53 Preparing for Fasting
- 41:15 The Concept of Hormesis
- 43:34 Balancing Cortisol and Growth Hormone
- 48:02 Daily Routines for Optimal Health
- 52:56 The Wolverine Stack for Recovery
“Metabolic freedom is about being able to burn fat when you need to and burn sugar when you need to.“
~ Dr. Jockers
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what about all the posts by female doctors that say intermittent fasting is bad for women for hormones? and how it effects the adrenal glands ? apparently women and men hormones are different. hence why women shouldn’t fast .