32. Achieving Metabolic Freedom with Ben Azadi

32. Achieving Metabolic Freedom with Ben Azadi

Author: Zane Griggs: Health Tips March 3, 2025 Duration: 54:28

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 Ben shares why calories in, calories out is an outdated strategy, how food additives and seed oils contribute to insulin resistance, and why the U.S. faces a much bigger metabolic health crisis compared to other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 Listen to the full episode to learn how to optimize your metabolism, ditch outdated diet myths, and take control of your health.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: 

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

 


Turning fifty doesn't mean slowing down; it can be the start of your most vibrant chapter. Healthy AF | Healthy After 50 is a candid conversation about making that happen, hosted by health and longevity expert Zane Griggs. This podcast moves beyond generic advice to offer practical, actionable strategies for nutrition, fitness, and mental resilience tailored for the second half of life. You'll hear honest discussions about the unique challenges and opportunities that come after fifty, from maintaining muscle mass and optimizing metabolism to cultivating a mindset that supports lasting change. Zane breaks down complex health concepts into understandable steps, whether you're looking to revitalize your current routine or are just beginning to prioritize your well-being. The focus is on sustainable habits, not quick fixes, empowering you to feel stronger and more energized. While the core audience is those over fifty, the principles discussed are valuable for anyone in their twenties or thirties who wants to build a solid foundation for a long, healthy future. Each episode is designed to give you a tangible takeaway-something you can apply immediately to improve your day. Tune in for a straightforward, no-nonsense approach to becoming the healthiest version of yourself, because thriving after fifty is absolutely possible.
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