Megan Hall | How Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting Can Impact Your Gut Health KKP: 291

Megan Hall | How Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting Can Impact Your Gut Health KKP: 291

Today, I am blessed to have here with me Megan Hall. She received her BS in Exercise Biology and MS in Nutritional Biology at UC Davis where her research focused on the effects of low carbohydrate and ketogenic diets on longevity and health span in mice. She currently works as Scientific Director at Nourish Balance Thrive, an online health coaching company helping people achieve optimal health and peak performance. In her free time Megan enjoys reading, strength training, and hiking in the Colorado mountains. In this episode, Megan opens up the show by explaining why she wanted to learn more about nutritional and lifestyle interventions for optimal health. Even if you are making the necessary lifestyle changes, you can still be facing health issues. Megan explains why you may want to consider the gut as the reason you are having problems. Plus, Megan talks about how both physical and emotional stress can impact our gut health, and she gives tips on avoiding stress during mealtime. Tune in as we chat about overcoming acid reflux, the impact keto and fasting have on gut health, and whether or not you should give up drinking coffee. Order Keto Flex: http://www.ketoflexbook.com -------------------------------------------------------- / / E P I S O D E S P ON S O R S PureForm Omega Plant Based Oils (Best Alternative to Fish Oil): http://www.purelifescience.com Use ben4 for $4.00 off. Upgraded Formulas Hair Mineral Deficiency Analysis & Supplements: http://www.upgradedformulas.com Use BEN10 at checkout for 10% off your order. Paleo Valley beef sticks, apple cider vinegar complex, organ meat complex & more. Use the coupon code KETOKAMP15 over at https://paleovalley.com/ to receive 15% off your entire order. Text me the words "Podcast" +1 (786) 364-5002 to be added to my contacts list. [00:35] Why Megan Got Started In The Health Space In college, Megan became interested in functional medicine. She wanted to know more about how lifestyle and nutrition play a role in chronic diseases. Plus, Megan was becoming frustrated with conventional medical school education. Instead of pharmaceutical education, Megan wanted to learn more about helping people implement impactful nutritional and lifestyle interventions. Now, Megan works at Nourish Balance Thrive. She helps people achieve optimal health and performance. [06:15] You Made Necessary Lifestyle Changes But Something Is Still Wrong Megan will help people who already have changed their diets, and their sleep is on point. However, there are still health issues. In this case, Megan says something is going on in the gut. Intestinal permeability or dysbiosis could be causing health issues. A stool test and targeted supplementation can fix the gut problem. There isn’t a perfect stool test, unfortunately. [09:40] Mental Emotional Stress Impacts Not Just Our Digestive Health, But Also Our Overall Health There are different ways that stress can impact the gut. Both physical and emotional stress can have consequences. The elevation of stress hormones can cause direct inflammation and lead to further gut-derived inflammation. Stress hormones can potentially even lead to food intolerance if gut permeability is involved. Also, stress can directly impact digestion and nutrient absorption. Our bodies are not designed to digest food while we are under stress. Plus, stress can lead to making poor food choices. Stress can also increase motility and fluid reabsorption in the gut. Take deep breaths before eating – it will bring your body back into the parasympathetic state. [16:05] Eating Before Bed: It Can Affect Digestion, Sleep, And Your Circadian Rhythm The body expects food to come during the day. Eating inherently increases our energy output and our body temperature. A drop in body temperature is one of the biggest signs or signals for our bodies to go to sleep. If you’re eating before bed, you’re not able to cool your body temperature down to increase melatonin. Sleep should be a time of rest and repair. If we are digesting while sleeping, it can cause issues. Plus, our gut microbes have their own circadian rhythms. [19:45] Megan Reveals Tips For Overcoming Acid Reflux Avoid really large meals. Some people have specific food triggers that cause acid reflux. Don’t eat close to bedtime. If you’re doing everything right, look at what's going on at the level of the gut to see if there's small intestinal dysbiosis. [21:35] How Ketosis Can Impact Your Gut Health It makes sense from an evolutionary lens that our guts evolved to have this metabolic flexibility to adapt to different food resources available at a given time. There is some recent evidence in animals that butyrate may help enhance sleep. Butyrate also seems to have some anti-inflammatory effects both locally in the gut and then also outside of the gut. [25:00] The Importance of Rotating Foods For Gut Diversity When gut cells use butyrate as a fuel, it's actually converted to ketone bodies. Ketones may help improve gut function and also be used as an alternative fuel source for the gut. Increase gut diversity by rotating which foods you eat. Plus, going in and out of ketosis will also help with gut diversity. [27:25] The Multiple Benefits That Fasting Has On Your Gut Health Longer-term fasting may improve gut barrier function. Improved gut barrier function is associated with reduced relative bacterial abundance. Intermittent fasting or time-restricted eating in your day-to-day life is a good thing. Plus, fasting can give your gut a rest. Strategic fasting is a helpful tool for your toolbox. [38:05] The Problems With Artificial Sweeteners & Which Ones You Should Avoid Monk fruit and stevia are some of the better artificial sweeteners. Whereas aspartame and sucralose are some of the worst. People who consume artificial sweeteners may have higher levels of insulin resistance. Long-term studies in humans looking at artificial sweetener intake that are controlled don't exist. There are a lot of questions that still need to be answered. Artificial sweeteners can potentially impact energy balance. [43:50] How The Carnivore Diet Can Help Heal Your Gut Nutrient-dense whole foods are great for your gut. What diet works for you today may not be helpful for you down the road. Antinutrients in plants can be problematic. They can inhibit nutrient absorption. Some antinutrients will increase intestinal permeability. [48:50] Should You Give Up Coffee For Your Gut Health? Polyphenols in coffee may have a positive effect on the gut microbial ecosystem. However, coffee can be inflammatory. People do not want to give up their coffee. Adding liquid saturated fats to coffee can be making your gut health worse. It can cause significant gut inflammation. If you’re having joint pain, brain fog, or an inability to focus, then coffee could be the issue. We need to appreciate that coffee can have both a positive and a negative effect on our gut health. AND MUCH MORE! Resources from this episode: Check out Nourish Balance Thrive: https://nourishbalancethrive.com/ Nourish Balance Thrive Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nourish-balance-thrive/id902460252 Read Multi-dimensional roles of ketone bodies in fuel metabolism, signaling, and therapeutics Read The Impact of Artificial Sweeteners on Body Weight Control and Glucose Homeostasis Join theKeto Kamp Academy: https://ketokampacademy.com/7-day-trial-a WatchKeto Kamp on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUh_MOM621MvpW_HLtfkLyQ Order Keto Flex: http://www.ketoflexbook.com -------------------------------------------------------- / / E P I S O D E S P ON S O R S PureForm Omega Plant Based Oils (Best Alternative to Fish Oil): http://www.purelifescience.com Use ben4 for $4.00 off. Upgraded Formulas Hair Mineral Deficiency Analysis & Supplements: http://www.upgradedformulas.com Use BEN10 at checkout for 10% off your order. Paleo Valley beef sticks, apple cider vinegar complex, organ meat complex & more. Use the coupon code KETOKAMP15 over at https://paleovalley.com/ to receive 15% off your entire order. Text me the words "Podcast" +1 (786) 364-5002 to be added to my contacts list. *Some Links Are Affiliates* // F O L L O W ▸ instagram | @thebenazadi | http://bit.ly/2B1NXKW ▸ facebook | /thebenazadi | http://bit.ly/2BVvvW6 ▸ twitter | @thebenazadi http://bit.ly/2USE0so ▸clubhouse | @thebenazadi Disclaimer: This podcast is for information purposes only. Statements and views expressed on this podcast are not medical advice. This podcast including Ben Azadi disclaim responsibility from any possible adverse effects from the use of information contained herein. Opinions of guests are their own, and this podcast does not accept responsibility of statements made by guests. This podcast does not make any representations or warranties about guests qualifications or credibility. 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#1203 This Simple 21-Day Gut Reset Eliminates Bloating, Heals Your Digestive System, and Unlocks Natural Fat Burning Without Pills or Cleanses With Ben Azadi

#1203 This Simple 21-Day Gut Reset Eliminates Bloating, Heals Your Digestive System, and Unlocks Natural Fat Burning Without Pills or Cleanses With Ben Azadi

On this episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast, Ben Azadi shares his powerful 21-day gut reset designed to eliminate bloating, reduce inflammation, restore energy, and heal the gut without pills, cleanses, or calorie counting. Ben breaks down how late-night eating, constant snacking, inflammatory foods, and modern seed oils quietly destroy gut health and lead to bloating, acid reflux, brain fog, fatigue, and stubborn belly fat. You’ll learn: Why eating at least 3 hours before bed is non-negotiable for gut repair How gentle fasting (14:10 or 18:6) gives your digestive system a daily reset Which “healthy” foods are secretly inflaming your gut The exact foods to remove and what to eat instead for 21 days How to rebuild the gut with fermented foods and gentle prebiotics How this protocol supports IBS, SIBO, acid reflux, and hormone balance Why gut healing leads to fat loss, better energy, and mental clarity Ben also explains how to personalize the reset, reintroduce foods safely, and turn this protocol into a long-term lifestyle for lasting metabolic freedom. FREE GUIDE; World’s Easiest 7 Day- Protocol To Shed Fat, Stop Cravings & Reset Energy - https://bit.ly/49aoXkY  🔥CLICK For Your Complete 14 Day Fat Loss Plan (Reignite Your Body & Life) HERE - https://bit.ly/4souvBe  👉Purity Coffee: https://puritycoffee.com/benazadi use code “benazadi” for 20% 📚 🎁  Purchase Ben's new book Metabolic Freedom today http://www.metabolicfreedombook.com  ($997 Retail Value For FREE)

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#1202 The Cortisol Switch That’s Secretly Storing Your Belly Fat And The 30-Day Protocol To Reach 0% Visceral Fat With Ben Azadi

#1202 The Cortisol Switch That’s Secretly Storing Your Belly Fat And The 30-Day Protocol To Reach 0% Visceral Fat With Ben Azadi

Visceral fat is not stubborn. It is protective fat stored when the body senses stress. In this episode, Ben explains why cortisol is the true fat-storage switch and walks you through a 30-day protocol to turn it off. You’ll learn why calories and workouts are not the real problem, and how hormones like cortisol and insulin control belly fat, inflammation, sleep, and metabolic health. What You’ll Learn: Why visceral fat is hormonally driven, not calorie-driven How cortisol and insulin work together to store belly fat The ideal intermittent fasting schedule to lower insulin and cortisol Why eating earlier in the day improves fat-burning sleep The benefits of a weekly 24-hour fast, including autophagy and growth hormone Which foods spike cortisol and must be removed for 30 days The best anti-inflammatory foods and fats to support fat loss How nitric oxide and blood flow unlock visceral fat Why walking is more effective than intense cardio for belly fat The sleep strategies that shut off cortisol at night How minerals help release stored fat and toxins Why your thoughts and gratitude directly impact fat loss hormones FREE GUIDE:  The World’s Easiest Breakfast Diet - https://bit.ly/4jeLvFE  📚 🎁  Purchase Ben's new book Metabolic Freedom today: http://www.metabolicfreedombook.com  ($997 Retail Value For FREE) Somnifix: https://somnifix.com/?ref=3778298&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=goaffpro  Oura ring: https://amzn.to/46vf69y  Apple watch: https://amzn.to/4nzAPmk

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#1201  Simple Cup That Floods Your Feet With Blood Flow in 30 Minutes, Fixes Cold and Numb Feet, and Restores Circulation Naturally — With Ben Azadi

#1201 Simple Cup That Floods Your Feet With Blood Flow in 30 Minutes, Fixes Cold and Numb Feet, and Restores Circulation Naturally — With Ben Azadi

Cold, numb, or tingling feet are not a normal part of aging. They are signs of poor circulation, often caused by low nitric oxide and endothelial dysfunction. In this episode, Ben explains why the feet are the first place circulation problems show up and shares five research-backed drinks that can improve blood flow in as little as 30 minutes. Key topics covered: Why cold feet are a circulation issue, not an age issue The role of nitric oxide in opening blood vessels How endothelial dysfunction limits blood flow Five drinks that support circulation and vascular health The best times to consume each drink for maximum benefit A simple daily movement and walking protocol to amplify results Foods and habits that block blood flow How circulation affects balance, nerve health, and fall risk When to expect results and who should be cautious Featured drinks: High-flavonoid cocoa Ginger tea Pomegranate juice Hibiscus tea Watermelon with lime and sea salt Ben also shares a simple daily stack, grounding benefits, and answers common questions about diabetes, neuropathy, blood pressure, compression socks, and circulation testing. FREE GUIDE: Lose 10 Pounds in 7 Days  - https://bit.ly/4aCrren  🔥CLICK For Your Complete 14 Day Fat Loss Plan (Reignite Your Body & Life) HERE - https://bit.ly/48UAyWy  📚 🎁  Purchase Ben's new book Metabolic Freedom today  http://www.metabolicfreedombook.com ($997 Retail Value For FREE)

30 Joulu 202519min

#1200 You Are Not Overstressed, You Are Under Recovered - The Fastest Way to Raise HRV with Justin Roethlingshoefer

#1200 You Are Not Overstressed, You Are Under Recovered - The Fastest Way to Raise HRV with Justin Roethlingshoefer

What if the most important signal of your long term health, recovery, and resilience isn’t how hard you train, but how well your nervous system recovers? In this episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast, host Ben Azadi sits down with human performance expert Justin Roethlingshoefer for a deep, practical conversation on heart rate variability (HRV) and nervous system regulation. Justin explains why HRV is one of the most important metrics for long-term health, stress resilience, recovery, and longevity. Together, they explore how sleep, nutrition, exercise intensity, emotional stress, and daily lifestyle rhythms directly influence HRV, VO₂ max, and overall metabolic health. This episode delivers clear, actionable strategies to help listeners optimize recovery, reduce chronic stress, and build a body that feels safe enough to heal. Key Topics Covered What heart rate variability really measures and why it matters HRV as the nervous system’s early warning system The difference between heart rate and heart rate variability How chronic stress suppresses recovery and healing The relationship between HRV, VO₂ max, and longevity Why most people are under-recovered, not overstressed Zone 2 and Zone 5 training explained simply How late-night eating disrupts sleep and HRV Sleep quality, REM sleep, and detoxification Practical ways to raise HRV without overdoing biohacks Book Mentioned 📘 The Power of OwnershipRedeem Your Health, Live by Design, and Break the Relentless Pursuit of Normalhttps://www.amazon.com/Power-Ownership-Redeem-Relentless-Pursuit/dp/1394230028 Guest Information Justin RoethlingshoeferJustin is a human performance expert, data-driven health strategist, and longevity specialist with over two decades of experience working with elite athletes, executives, and high performers. He is a former NCAA and NHL performance coach and the founder of an evidence-based coaching system focused on nervous system optimization, recovery, and sustainable performance. Official Website👉 https://justinroethlingshoefer.com/ LinkedIn👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-roethlingshoefer YouTube Channel👉 https://www.youtube.com/@justinroethlingshoefer Watch the Full Episode 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@BenAzadi Follow Ben Azadi 🌐 Website: https://www.benazadi.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebenazadi📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/benazadi.coach💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benazadi🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benazadi 🔎 Find All Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship Deals ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals

29 Joulu 202559min

#1199 Why You Wake Up at 2 AM Every Night and the Exact Biological Switch That Helps You Fall Back Asleep in Minutes Without Melatonin or Medication With Ben Azadi

#1199 Why You Wake Up at 2 AM Every Night and the Exact Biological Switch That Helps You Fall Back Asleep in Minutes Without Melatonin or Medication With Ben Azadi

Waking up between 2–3 AM is not insomnia or bad luck. It’s a biological response driven by low blood sugar and rising cortisol. In this episode, Ben Azadi explains why your body wakes you up alert and wired, and shares a simple, science-backed protocol to fall back asleep within minutes. What You’ll Learn: Why nighttime wakeups are caused by cortisol and blood sugar crashes The exact 4-step protocol to calm your nervous system and restore sleep How nasal breathing, humming, and vagus nerve activation reduce stress fast Why raw honey + sea salt stabilizes blood sugar without ruining fat loss How gratitude (“Vitamin G”) signals safety to the brain The role of liver health, circadian rhythm, and minerals in sleep quality How to prevent 2 AM wakeups long-term through lifestyle changes FREE GUIDE: Better Than Ozempic - https://bit.ly/3MPfc49  🔥CLICK For Your Complete 14 Day Fat Loss Plan (Reignite Your Body & Life) HERE - https://bit.ly/4qHHkFd  📚 🎁  Purchase Ben's new book Metabolic Freedom todayhttp://www.metabolicfreedombook.com  ($997 Retail Value For FREE) 👉SomniFix:  https://somnifix.com/?ref=3778298&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=goaffpro  👉Upgraded Formulas - Magnessium: https://upgradedformulas.com/BENAZADI  👉Raw Honey: https://amzn.to/4q5Hzdm   🔎 Find All Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship Deals ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals

28 Joulu 202519min

#1198 They Turned Bread Into a Slow-Burn Toxin- How Modern Wheat Destroys Your Gut, Spikes Insulin, and Triggers Belly Fat (And What to Eat Instead) With Ben Azadi

#1198 They Turned Bread Into a Slow-Burn Toxin- How Modern Wheat Destroys Your Gut, Spikes Insulin, and Triggers Belly Fat (And What to Eat Instead) With Ben Azadi

Bread was once a true superfood that fueled ancient civilizations for thousands of years without causing obesity, diabetes, or widespread gut issues. Today’s bread, however, is a completely different product. In this episode, Ben explains how modern bread has been industrialized through hybridized wheat, chemical processing, seed oils, and rushed production methods that disrupt digestion, spike blood sugar, inflame the gut, and damage metabolic health. You’ll learn why gluten isn’t the real problem, how fermentation was stripped from modern bread, and how glyphosate sprayed on wheat impacts gut bacteria, immunity, and mitochondria. Ben also explains why inflammation, not just insulin spikes, is the root cause of belly fat and metabolic dysfunction. The episode breaks down whether sourdough is truly safe, how to choose better bread options if you eat it at all, and why many people feel better avoiding bread completely while healing their metabolism. Ben also shares practical strategies to reduce inflammation, improve blood sugar control, and take back control of your health through informed food choices. Key takeaway: Bread didn’t fail you. The system failed bread. When you respect food again, your metabolism responds. FREE GUIDE: 5 Vegetables You Must Avoid To Lose Weight & Belly Fat -  https://bit.ly/4s7xA8F  🔥CLICK For Your Complete 14 Day Fat Loss Plan (Reignite Your Body & Life) HERE - https://bit.ly/4qHHkFd  📚 🎁  Purchase Ben's new book Metabolic Freedom today http://www.metabolicfreedombook.com  ($997 Retail Value For FREE) 🔎 Find All Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship Deals ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals

27 Joulu 202518min

#1197 The 1 Science-Backed Insulin Reset That Instantly Kills Cravings and Unlocks Rapid Fat Loss With Ben Azadi

#1197 The 1 Science-Backed Insulin Reset That Instantly Kills Cravings and Unlocks Rapid Fat Loss With Ben Azadi

In this episode, Ben Azadi reveals why cravings are not a willpower issue, but a hormonal and metabolic problem driven by insulin instability. Ben explains how insulin spikes shut off fat burning, trigger hunger hormones, increase stress, and fuel uncontrollable cravings, especially at night. He breaks down the science behind insulin, glucose crashes, ghrelin, cortisol, and dopamine-driven eating behaviors. You’ll learn a simple, science-backed protocol to stabilize insulin first, before calorie restriction, cardio, or fasting, so cravings drop naturally and fat loss becomes automatic. The episode outlines a practical 7-day reset that helps reduce inflammation, water retention, and stubborn belly fat while restoring metabolic control. Ben also answers common questions about carbs, coffee, artificial sweeteners, protein intake, exercise, fasting, and how to make results sustainable long term. This conversation reframes fat loss as a metabolic healing process, not a discipline battle, and shows how true metabolic freedom feels calm, empowering, and sustainable. FREE GUIDE: The World’s Easiest Breakfast Diet - https://bit.ly/49owEoR Purity Coffee: https://Puritycoffee.com/benazadi  🔥CLICK For Your Complete 14 Day Fat Loss Plan (Reignite Your Body & Life) HERE - https://bit.ly/4pL2MJ5  📚 🎁  Purchase Ben's new book Metabolic Freedom today  http://www.metabolicfreedombook.com  ($997 Retail Value For FREE) 🔎 Find All Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship Deals ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals

26 Joulu 202519min

#1196 Never Eat These 7 “Healthy” Foods Again: The Hidden Kidney Killers Raising Blood Pressure, Inflammation, and Stone Risk With Ben Azadi

#1196 Never Eat These 7 “Healthy” Foods Again: The Hidden Kidney Killers Raising Blood Pressure, Inflammation, and Stone Risk With Ben Azadi

In this episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast, Ben Azadi reveals the 7 everyday foods and drinks that silently damage your kidneys, even when they are marketed as “healthy.” Ben shares his personal story of feeling bloated, inflamed, and exhausted while unknowingly harming his kidneys, and explains why kidney damage often goes undetected until it becomes permanent. You’ll learn: Why green smoothies, almonds, and juice cleanses can increase kidney stone risk How diet sodas and sugar-free drinks accelerate kidney decline The hidden danger of phosphate additives in processed “health” foods Why dirty protein powders harm kidneys more than protein itself How excess sodium from packaged foods and restaurants damages kidney filters Safer food and drink swaps to protect kidney health The role oxalates, artificial sweeteners, and poor-quality salt play in kidney stress Practical steps to start protecting your kidneys today Ben also shares free and low-cost metabolic reset resources designed to reduce inflammation, burn fat, and support long-term kidney and metabolic health. This episode is a must-listen if you’ve had kidney stones, struggle with inflammation, or feel “off” despite eating clean. FREE GUIDE: Lose 10 Pounds in 7 Days - https://bit.ly/3MQkr3B 🔥CLICK For Your Complete 14 Day Fat Loss Plan (Reignite Your Body & Life) HERE - https://bit.ly/4pL2MJ5  Upgraded Formulas Potassium: https://upgradedformulas.com/BENAZADI  Redmond’s Re-Lyte Electrolytes: https://ketokampsalt.com use code AZADI📚 🎁  Purchase Ben's new book Metabolic Freedom today: http://www.metabolicfreedombook.com  ($997 Retail Value For FREE) 🔎 Find All Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship Deals ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals

25 Joulu 202519min

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