Episode #260: Ben Azadi: Building Metabolic Flexibility, Cycling Ketosis and High Carbs, Genetics and Your Ideal Diet & More

Is your diet keeping you metabolically handcuffed? If you have been strict with one type of diet, but are frustrated by the lack of health benefits, listen to this episode as I chat with health expert, Ben Azadi. We discuss Ben's carnivore experiment, the benefits of a flexible metabolism, and how to guide yourself toward becoming metabolically diverse. We also dive into the misconceptions around glucose, the importance of cycling between ketosis and higher carb days to optimize metabolic health, and the potential impact of genetics on dietary choices. Lastly, we talk about focusing on whole foods and practicing gratitude and joy for overall health and well-being. Ben has over 15 years of experience in the health industry, and he's the author of four best-selling books, including his latest Keto Flex. Known as 'The Health Detective', he is the founder of Keto Kamp; a global brand bringing awareness to ancient healing strategies such as the keto diet and fasting. Ben is the host of a top 15 podcast, The Metabolic Freedom Podcast which won Keto Podcast of The Year (2022) by The Metabolic Health Summit. Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible: Berkeley Life: Consumers may register and place an order using my code NIDDBL for 10% off at berkeleylife.com Neurohacker Collective: Visit http://qualialife.com/nathalie and use code NATHALIE BiOptimizers: Go now to http://magbreakthrough.com/bionatfree and get your bottle of Magnesium Breakthrough for FREE today! Find more from Ben Azadi: Website: https://www.benazadi.com/ Podcast: Metabolic Freedom Find more from Nathalie: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmholC48MqRC50UffIZOMOQ Join Nat's Membership Community: https://www.natniddam.com/bsp-community Sign up for Nats Newsletter: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/i7d5m0 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathalieniddam/ Website: www.NatNiddam.com Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/biohackingsuperhumanperformance What We Discuss: 06:29 The Carnivore Experiment 13:28 Results and Insights 25:26 Guiding People Towards Metabolic Flexibility 30:35 Introduction to Ketosis and Metabolic Flexibility 33:00 The Impact of Ketosis on Brain Function 36:47 The Importance of Carb Cycling 39:51 Genetics, Dietary Choices, and Epigenetics 44:37 The Dangers of Dirty Keto and Processed Seed Oils 49:45 Focusing on Whole Foods for a Healthy Ketogenic Diet 53:20 The Power of Gratitude and Joy for Health and Well-being