About this episode

Ben Azadi shares insights on transforming health through manageable dietary changes and discusses the principles of the ketogenic diet.

Get ready for another great show with Ben Azadi, author of the new book KetoFlex . Ben has an incredible story—after struggling with obesity and depression in his early 20s, he lost 80 pounds and completely transformed his health. Today he's helping people better understand metabolism, fasting, and the ketogenic diet by simplifying complex science and turning it into practical, actionable habits that don't feel overwhelming. We talk about why eating too close to bedtime can interfere with your body's biggest fat-burning window of the day, why Ben believes in making just one "tweak a week" instead of overhauling your life overnight, and why he says, "You don't lose weight to get healthy—you get healthy to lose weight." We also discuss metabolic flexibility, the role of hyperinsulinemia and seed oils in today's obesity epidemic, why keto isn't meant to be a forever diet, and the simple mindset shifts that make lasting change possible—including Ben's memorable reminder: "If you treat your health casually, you'll end up a casualty." Ben also shares the productivity habits that have helped him write multiple bestselling books while staying focused on his mission of…

People in this episode

Host: Brad Kearns

Guest: Ben Azadi

Topics covered

• diet transformation
• metabolism
• fasting
• ketogenic diet
• health habits
• weight loss

Keywords

• KetoFlex
• metabolism
• fasting
• weight loss
• health transformation
• diet habits
• hyperinsulinemia

Mentioned in this episode

Products: KetoFlex

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