32. Achieving Metabolic Freedom with Ben Azadi
About this episode
In this episode of Healthy AF (Healthy After 50), Zane Griggs welcomes back Ben Azadi, a longtime leader in the keto and metabolic health space, to discuss his shift from Keto Kamp to Metabolic Freedom. Ben shares why calories in, calories out is an outdated strategy, how food additives and seed oils contribute to insulin resistance, and why the U.S. faces a much bigger metabolic health crisis compared to other countries.
They also dive deep into strategic fasting, healthy carbs, and the importance of preventing disease rather than just reversing it. Plus, Ben unveils his upcoming book, Metabolic Freedom, and the exclusive free course available for pre-orders.
If you're looking to break free from rigid dieting rules and achieve real metabolic flexibility, this episode is for you. Listen to the full episode to learn how to optimize your metabolism, ditch outdated diet myths, and take control of your health.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Why Ben rebranded from Keto Kamp to Metabolic Freedom
✅ The problem with the "calories in, calories out" model
✅ How food additives and seed oils contribute to metabolic dysfunction
✅ The difference between preventing disease vs. reversing it
✅ How to use fasting strategically without wrecking your metabolism
✅ The truth about healthy carbs and insulin resistance
Links:
Pre-order the book and get the free course: www.metabolicfreedombook.com
Connect with Zane:
- Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zanegriggsfitness
- Website: https://zanegriggs.com
- ReLyte Electrolytes by Redmond Real Salt: https://shop.redmond.life?afmc=Zane
Quick Episode Summary:
- 00:00 Ben's transition from Keto Kamp to Metabolic Freedom
- 05:00 Why calorie counting isn't the key to weight loss
- 15:00 How food additives and insulin resistance are connected
- 25:00 Strategic fasting: How to do it the right way
- 35:00 The impact of seed oils on metabolism
- 45:00 Preventing disease vs. trying to reverse it later
- 55:00 How to pre-order Metabolic Freedom and get Ben's free course
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