This Liquid Helps Melt Belly Fat & Lowers Cortisol | The Ben Azadi Show #1392

Get Equip Foods Prime Protein for 20% off here: https://benazadi.com/sponsorship-deals/ (code AZADI automatically applied at checkout) That bottle of olive oil in your kitchen? It might be doing nothing for you. Or worse. In this episode, I share the 10-second test that tells you if your olive oil is real, the one way I refuse to use it, and the exact daily protocol I follow to support cortisol, blood sugar, and fat burning. If your olive oil goes down smooth, that’s a red flag. Most people think they’re doing something healthy every time they pour olive oil on a salad. But if it’s oxidized, cut with seed oils, or taken at the wrong time, you may be missing most of what makes it powerful. In this episode, I break down how the right olive oil, taken at the right time and paired with the right foods, may influence your insulin, cortisol, inflammation, and even your brain. And I’ll show you the simple test I want you to do with the olive oil in your pantry today. Olive oil is one of the most researched foods in the world. So why aren’t more people getting results from it? In this solo episode, I explain why the type, timing, and pairing of your olive oil matter more than most people realize. You’ll learn: How extra virgin olive oil may activate PPAR-alpha, a gene tied to fat burning, ketone production, and lower triglycerides Why one tablespoon before your largest meal was linked to glucose spikes up to 35% lower in a small study The truth about the “cortisol belly,” and how olive oil polyphenols may support your stress response and lower chronic inflammation The cooking oil study that tested 10 popular oils under high heat, and which ones produced the most harmful compounds The 4 biggest olive oil mistakes, and the one way I never use it The throat-burn taste test that tells you if your olive oil is loaded with polyphenols My one-day olive oil protocol, including my morning shot and an optional strategy if you wake up at 3 a.m. feeling wired and tired If you’re over 40 and struggling with belly fat, brain fog, low energy, or high cortisol, this episode will change the way you use olive oil. Health Disclaimer This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, exercise, or health routine. FOLLOW BEN AZADI Instagram: ⁠Ben Azadi (@thebenazadi) • Instagram profile⁠ Facebook: ⁠Ben Azadi, FDN-P⁠ TikTok: ⁠Ben Azadi - Metabolic Freedom on TikTok⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/benazadi⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BenAzadi⁠ Website: ⁠Ben Azadi⁠ 📚 GET BEN'S BOOKS: Metabolic Freedom: ⁠Metabolic Freedom⁠ Keto Flex: ⁠Get KetoFlex + Bonuses