About this episode

Ben Azadi discusses the importance of metabolic flexibility and the limitations of staying in ketosis permanently.

Why do some people have steady energy, maintain a healthy weight, and go hours without thinking about food, while others are constantly battling cravings, brain fog, energy crashes, and stubborn weight gain? According to Ben Azadi, the answer has less to do with calories and more to do with metabolic health. In this episode, we explore why keto can be one of the most powerful tools for restoring metabolic function, but why staying in ketosis forever may actually limit your long-term progress. Drawing from his new book Keto Flex, Ben explains why the real goal isn't permanent ketosis. It's metabolic flexibility: giving your body the ability to switch effortlessly between burning fat and carbohydrates depending on what life demands. We discuss when keto works best, when to strategically bring carbohydrates back in, how fasting fits into the equation, and the biggest mistakes people make when trying to optimise their metabolism. 🔗 Resources & Links: Follow @thebenazadi Check out his new book, Keto Flex THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: ZEOCHARGE Go to zeolitelabs.com and use code IDEAL10 to save 10% on this powerful, broad-spectrum zeolite binder for daily detox support. ESSENTIAL…

People in this episode

Host: Adam Parker

Guest: Ben Azadi

Topics covered

• keto diet
• metabolic health
• metabolic flexibility
• weight management
• fasting
• nutrition

Keywords

• keto
• metabolism
• energy
• carbohydrates
• fasting
• weight loss
• Keto Flex

Sponsors

ZEOCHARGE, ESSENTIAL ENERGY, FLASKA BOTTLES

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Keto Flex

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