Megan Hall | Artificial Sweeteners & Sugar Replacements on Keto, The Good The Bad The Ugly, Fasting for Gut Health & More! KKP: 524

Megan Hall | Artificial Sweeteners & Sugar Replacements on Keto, The Good The Bad The Ugly, Fasting for Gut Health & More! KKP: 524

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. This episode originally aired in July 2021. 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 BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough Special Offer: http://www.magbreakthrough.com/ketokamp Use the coupon code ketokamp10 for 10% off AND a special gift. Text me +1 (786) 364-5002 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 BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough Special Offer: http://www.magbreakthrough.com/ketokamp Use the coupon code ketokamp10 for 10% off AND a special gift. Text me +1 (786) 364-5002 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. Individuals on this podcast may have a direct or non-direct interest in products or services referred to herein. If you think you have a medical problem, consult a licensed physician.

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#1145 The Bedtime Protocol That Melts Belly Fat and Lowers Cortisol Naturally (The Science of Sleep-Induced Fat Loss) With Ben Azadi

#1145 The Bedtime Protocol That Melts Belly Fat and Lowers Cortisol Naturally (The Science of Sleep-Induced Fat Loss) With Ben Azadi

In this episode of The Metabolic Freedom Podcast, Ben Azadi reveals the science-backed nighttime protocol to unlock your body’s natural fat-burning potential while you sleep. If you’re waking up tired, anxious, or stuck at the same weight, your evening habits—not your workouts—are likely to blame. Ben shares nine simple steps to lower cortisol, balance hormones, and enhance deep, restorative sleep for faster fat loss and better energy. 🔑 Key Takeaways: Fat loss happens at night, not in the gym. A stable nighttime routine balances cortisol, insulin, and melatonin. The Salt & Honey Rescue helps stop 2–4 a.m. wake-ups by stabilizing blood sugar. Apple cider vinegar after dinner blunts glucose spikes and activates fat burning. Finish eating 3–5 hours before bed to drop insulin and boost growth hormone. Mouth taping  promotes nasal breathing for deeper rest. Use cold exposure and dim lighting to activate your parasympathetic nervous system. Digital detox: avoid screens 1 hour before bed, or wear VivaRays blue-light blockers  Practice gratitude (“Vitamin G”) to lower cortisol and improve sleep quality. FREE GUIDE: THE FAT-BURNING RESET DOCTORS DON’T TALK ABOUT - https://bit.ly/437eNPS  📚 🎁  Purchase Ben's new book Metabolic Freedom http://www.metabolicfreedombook.com  Raw organic unfiltered honey: https://amzn.to/4nyz4Fg High quality salt: http:www.ketokampsalt.com  use code "AZADI" Organic Apple Cider Vinegar with the mother: https://amzn.to/4hCp5O1  Mouth Tape - Somnifix: https://bit.ly/3JaTyG3  use code "KETOKAMP" Blue Light Blocking Glasses: https://vivarays.com/benazadi   Code "KETOKAMP" for 10% off 🔎 Find all of the Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship deals and coupon codes here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals⁠

2 Nov 17min

#1144 The 30-Day Hair Regeneration Protocol — How to Reverse Hair Loss Naturally, Boost Follicle Health, and Fix the Root Cause of Shedding With Ben Azadi

#1144 The 30-Day Hair Regeneration Protocol — How to Reverse Hair Loss Naturally, Boost Follicle Health, and Fix the Root Cause of Shedding With Ben Azadi

Hair loss isn’t just about genetics or aging — it’s your body’s way of signaling internal imbalance. In this episode, Ben Azadi breaks down the root causes of hair loss — from inflammation and hormonal dysfunction to mitochondrial decline and nutrient deficiencies — and reveals his proven 30-day, drug-free protocol to reverse shedding and regrow stronger, healthier hair. You’ll learn how to lower inflammation, balance hormones, and restore follicle health through nutrition, fasting, red light therapy, scalp treatments, and lifestyle upgrades. Ben also shares his top supplement stack, his go-to products, and how practices like gratitude, sleep, and cold exposure boost hair growth naturally. Download Ben’s free guide “The World’s Easiest Breakfast Diet” to jumpstart your metabolism and reset your body for fat loss and longevity: https://bit.ly/3Jw1kdR  COQ10 supplement: https://amzn.to/4ot7Pgw  PQQ supplement: https://amzn.to/3WtBnP3    Electrolytes: http://www.ketokampsalt.com  use code "AZADI" Organic Apple Cider Vinegar with the mother: https://amzn.to/4hCp5O1  Red Light Therapy Device: http://www.boncharge.com/ketokamp  use code "KETOKAMP" for 15% off Collagen Protein Powder: https://amzn.to/437DHPv  Derma Roller: https://amzn.to/4hFb42b  Rosemary Essential Oil: http://www.ketokampoils.com   Zinc: https://amzn.to/4qsJ3i6  Biotin & B Vitamin Complex: https://amzn.to/48We5IV  Vitamin D3 + K2: https://amzn.to/4oPC7Kv  Organic Green Tea: https://amzn.to/3WydPsm  Organic Clean Coffee: http://www.ketokampcoffee.com  use code "KETOKAMP" 🔎 Find all of the Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship deals and coupon codes here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals⁠

1 Nov 16min

#1143 Drink Coffee Like THIS to Burn Fat 3X Faster, Fix Insulin, and Supercharge Your Morning Routine — With Ben Azadi

#1143 Drink Coffee Like THIS to Burn Fat 3X Faster, Fix Insulin, and Supercharge Your Morning Routine — With Ben Azadi

Your morning coffee might be blocking fat burn and spiking insulin. In this episode, Ben Azadi explains how to turn your daily cup into a metabolic fat-burning weapon using the right timing, ingredients, and clean sources. You’ll learn why drinking coffee too early raises cortisol and insulin, how dirty coffee beans inflame your cells, and what to look for in a truly clean roast. Ben also shares his personal fat-burning coffee recipe with MCT oil, butter, and cinnamon—and explains how to use caffeine strategically to improve focus, metabolism, and sleep. Plus, discover how a simple 7-day egg-based protocol can help reset your metabolism and drop stubborn fat fast. 🛒 Purity Coffee – http://ketokampcoffee.com  – Use code KETOKAMP for 15% off ⚡️ MCT Oil (organic, in glass) : https://amzn.to/3LC7LMV  🧂 Stainless Steel French Press :  https://amzn.to/4qzaUxa Designs For Health Creatine:https://amzn.to/3Hdcy5Y 🔎 Find all of the Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship deals and coupon codes here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals⁠

31 Okt 18min

#1142 The Hidden Power of Dry Fasting: How 36 Hours Without Food or Water Can Burn Fat, Heal Cells, and Reset Your Body With Ben Azadi

#1142 The Hidden Power of Dry Fasting: How 36 Hours Without Food or Water Can Burn Fat, Heal Cells, and Reset Your Body With Ben Azadi

In this episode, Ben Azadi reveals one of the most powerful healing and fat-burning tools he’s ever used — the 36-hour dry fast. By removing both food and water, you activate your body’s innate intelligence and turn stored fat into metabolic water, triggering deep autophagy, hormone balance, and complete cellular renewal. Ben breaks down the hour-by-hour timeline of what happens during a dry fast — from digestion shutdown and insulin drop, to stem-cell activation and dopamine reset. You’ll learn how to prepare safely, when to fast, and how to break it properly for maximum healing. Key benefits: 3x more autophagy than a water fast Massive fat-burning and HGH surge (up to 2000%) Gut and immune reset Cellular cleanup and stem-cell regeneration Emotional clarity and dopamine balance Use this tool wisely — it’s not a lifestyle, it’s a powerful metabolic reset. Free 7-Day Fat-Burning Protocol: https://bit.ly/3JsSrSj  🔎 Find all of the Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship deals and coupon codes here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals

30 Okt 20min

#1141 The Hidden Toxins in Your Water: 7 Popular Brands That Are Destroying Your Hormones and Metabolism — With Ben Azadi

#1141 The Hidden Toxins in Your Water: 7 Popular Brands That Are Destroying Your Hormones and Metabolism — With Ben Azadi

Most people think bottled water is “healthy,” but new data reveals it’s often loaded with PFAS (forever chemicals), microplastics, and estrogen-mimicking toxins that wreck your hormones, slow fat loss, and damage your metabolism. In this episode, Ben Azadi breaks down: 🚫 The 7 bottled water brands to avoid (including Topo Chico, LaCroix, Perrier & more) ✅ The 5 clean water brands he personally drinks (like Mountain Valley & Icelandic Glacial) 💧 Why glass > plastic — and how heat and light cause chemical leaching ⚠️ The hidden dangers of tap and refrigerator water 🧂 How to properly remineralize reverse osmosis water for better hydration Plus: Free guide: “7-Day Fat-Loss Protocol” → https://bit.ly/47uwASA  Check your water quality → http://www.ewg.org/tapwater  Join Ben at Hack Your Health Tampa → http://hackyourhealth.com (use code FREEDOM for $100 off) 🔎 Find all of the Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship deals and coupon codes here: ⁠⁠https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals

29 Okt 17min

#1140 The Six Hidden Ingredients Keeping You Fat, Sick, and Inflamed (and What to Eat Instead) With Ben Azadi

#1140 The Six Hidden Ingredients Keeping You Fat, Sick, and Inflamed (and What to Eat Instead) With Ben Azadi

In this powerful episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast, Ben Azadi exposes how the modern diet was engineered to keep you fat, sick, and addicted — and reveals how to finally break free. You’ll learn: The shocking truth about food addiction and the “bliss point” The six toxic ingredients destroying your metabolism Why Big Food and Big Pharma profit from your sickness How to detox from inflammation and reset your metabolism naturally Simple food swaps to heal your body and burn fat fast Ben also shares the 3 steps to metabolic freedom and real-life transformations from students who lost up to 120 pounds — all without starving or counting calories. 🔥HOW TO LOSE 1 POUND OF FAT PER DAY- https://bit.ly/3L7auhn  Wild Pastures Meats — Grass-fed and pasture-raised meats delivered to your door. 👉 http://KetokampMeat.com  The Fat Loss Academy — Ben’s 30-day metabolic reset to burn fat and reset hormones. Join here: 👉 http://MeltFatMethod.com  📇 Seed Oil Allergy Card — Show this at restaurants to avoid toxic oils. 👉 http://SeedOilCard.com  🛒 Thrive Market — Clean, glyphosate-free pantry staples 👉https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-100145759-14423881  🔎 Find all of the Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship deals and coupon codes here: ⁠https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals

28 Okt 24min

#1139 The ‘Healthy’ Foods Making You Sick – The Shocking Truth About Hidden Additives with Siouxie Boshoff

#1139 The ‘Healthy’ Foods Making You Sick – The Shocking Truth About Hidden Additives with Siouxie Boshoff

What if the foods we eat every day — the ones labeled as “natural” or “healthy” — were quietly working against us? In this eye-opening episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast, Ben Azadi sits down with Siouxie Boshoff, the founder of Switch Sweets, to expose the hidden truth about what’s really inside our food. From synthetic dyes and seed oils to sneaky “natural flavors,” Siouxie shares her personal journey of discovering how these additives impacted her health — and how that awakening led her to take on the food industry itself. Together, Ben and Siouxie peel back the curtain on misleading labels, broken food systems, and the growing movement of consumers demanding better. This conversation isn’t just about what’s wrong with our food — it’s about what’s possiblewhen we come together, stay curious, and choose change with every bite. You’ll walk away inspired to read labels differently, support brands that actually care, and join a community redefining what it means to eat clean. 🔗 Links and Resources: Website: switchsweets.com/benazadi - Use code FREEDOM for 10% off! IG @switchtozero FB @switchtozero TikTok @switchtozero Personal IG: @switchtoawesome  Hack Your Health - use code FREEDOM for $100 off  🔗 Download the free seed oil card: http://www.seedoilcard.com 💻 Join the Fat Loss Academy: http://MeltFatMethod.com  → Get the 30-day Fat Drainage Protocol, Precision Fasting System, 21 fat-burning recipes, and a 60-minute bonus Q&A with Ben (normally $5,000 value). 📗 Ben’s Book – Metabolic Freedom: ➡️ Learn how to reprogram your cells for fat-burning and longevity:http://www.MetabolicFreedomBook.com 🔎 Find all of the Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship deals and coupon codes here: https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals

27 Okt 52min

#1138 Why You’re Fasting Wrong, Losing Muscle, and Slowing Your Metabolism — And the Exact Way to Fix It With Ben Azadi.

#1138 Why You’re Fasting Wrong, Losing Muscle, and Slowing Your Metabolism — And the Exact Way to Fix It With Ben Azadi.

Most people are fasting in a way that’s actually slowing down their metabolism and making it harder to lose fat. In this episode, Ben Azadi, best-selling author of Keto Flex, reveals the truth about fasting — and how to do it the right waybased on your current level. You’ll learn how to: Fix your metabolism before fasting Use the 2-2-2 rule to train your body to burn fat Build your fasting “muscle” from beginner to expert Avoid the mistakes that wreck hormones and burn muscle Balance fasting with “metabolic flex” days for longevity Ben also shares the exact 30-day system inside his Fat Loss Academy, which includes his fasting protocols, metabolic reset, and free bonuses. Join Fat Loss Academy & Get Free Bonuses: http://meltfatmethod.com Free 7-Day Fat-Burn Protocol: https://bit.ly/3JlBTvs  🔎 Find all of the Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship deals and coupon codes here: ⁠https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals

26 Okt 18min

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