644: Insulin, Intermittent Fasting + Vitamin G: What You Need to Know to Optimize Metabolic Health with Ben Azadi
93% of Americans are metabolically unhealthy. Isn’t that nuts?! If you’re like me, you’re hoping you’re in that other 7%. So, how do we ensure we’re the ones with a healthy metabolism? Expert in metabolism Ben Azadi joins the podcast today to explain why metabolic freedom is the key to longevity and exactly how you can prioritize your metabolism for ultimate health. We’re talking lowering insulin, building lean muscle mass, prioritizing healthy fasting, boosting metabolic flexibility, and MORE. When your metabolism isn’t flexible, that’s when all kinds of symptoms arise. So, the time to do something about it is RIGHT NOW. Tune in to this episode where we debunk myths around “healthy foods” and diet, address the misinformation from big-pharma and big-food companies, and give you simple, actionable recommendations for boosting your metabolism and enhancing longevity! Ben Azadi, FDN-P Ben Azadi has over 17 years of experience in the health industry after going through a health transformation of his own. He’s the founder of Keto Kamp and the author of 4 best-selling books. His newest book, Metabolic Freedom, is releasing in May 2025. Ben is the go-to source for intermittent fasting and ketogenic diet information, and he hosts a top 15 podcast, The Metabolic Freedom Podcast. IN THIS EPISODE What does it mean to be metabolically healthy? Insulin resistance’s impact on your overall health Diet and nutrition recommendations for your metabolism The truth about fasting for your metabolism Navigating modern-day misinformation about “healthy” foods The benefits of continuous glucose monitors Tips for getting enough protein for optimal metabolism Actionable daily movement goal recommendations Why you need Vitamin G in your daily supplement routine QUOTES“That swap right there– you do that little swap and you're gonna lower inflammation, balance hormones, and restore your metabolism.” “It showed that individuals who walked at least 5,000 to 7,000 steps per day had about a 60 to 70% reduction in dying versus those who walked less than 3000 steps a day.” “If you build lean muscle mass during your perimenopause years, or even during your postmenopausal years, you could have a metabolism at age 75 working the same way as when you were 25 years old by building lean muscle mass, eating high-quality protein, and doing all the things we're talking about here.” “Vitamin G is anti-inflammatory. It's fat burning. It gets rid of brain fog. It helps with autoimmunity, it helps with PCOS, it helps with all the hot flashes and all the things you might be dealing with right now.” RESOURCES MENTIONED Get your Metabolic Freedom book HERE **With a free course and interviews given away with all orders! Ben’s Website The Metabolic Freedom Podcast High-quality olive oil: go to www.getfreshenergized.com to get your free $39 bottle for just $1 shipping. BEAM Minerals: Use code ENERGIZED at checkout for 20% off your first order! Ben’s Socials: Instagram Facebook YouTube TikTok RELATED EPISODES #587: Optimizing Metabolic Health for Women and Identifying Metabolic Obstacles with Dr. Lara Briden#616: Jump-Start Your Metabolism and Put Your Body into a Thermogenic Fat-Burning State with Stu Schaefer#531: How to Create Metabolism-Loving Meals that Can Fix your Blood Sugar and Ward Off Chronic Disease#383: How I Build Metabolically Healthy Meals for My Family to Maintain Steady Blood Sugar and Energy Levels