Diabetes is known as 'The Silent Killer' for a reason. It begins quietly and gradually worsens, resulting in complications such as stroke, high blood pressure, and nerve damage. Doctors have recommended many approaches to combat diabetes, but there are better and more effective ways to address the disease! In this episode, Ben Azadi builds on his expertise in metabolic flexibility and the science of keto. Ben also shares his fitness journey and how his mindset changed him from obesity to mental and physical six-pack abs. Ben also shares scientific-proven ways to possibly help ...
Diabetes is known as 'The Silent Killer' for a reason. It begins quietly and gradually worsens, resulting in complications such as stroke, high blood pressure, and nerve damage. Doctors have recommended many approaches to combat diabetes, but there are better and more effective ways to address the disease!
In this episode, Ben Azadi builds on his expertise in metabolic flexibility and the science of keto. Ben also shares his fitness journey and how his mindset changed him from obesity to mental and physical six-pack abs. Ben also shares scientific-proven ways to possibly help improve cell health through the help of exogenous ketones, keto flexing, and others.
If you want to learn more about improving cell health for optimal keto results, this episode is for you!
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: - Understand the importance of the cell membrane and how taking care of the cell can improve optimal health.
- Be inspired by Ben’s fitness journey. Learn how you can start your fitness journey!
- Learn scientific-proven ways to help build the body’s metabolic flexibility for optimised keto results.
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Episode Highlights [03:03] Ben’s Fitness Story - Ben grew up following the standard 'sad, toxic, and process-filled American diet' alongside unhealthy behaviours linked to drugs, alcohol, and video games.
- At 24, Ben started to read health books. Reading helped change his mindset and take ownership and responsibility for his life and decisions.
- He began exercising and eating better.
- Ben went from 250 pounds at 34% body fat to 170 pounds at 6% body fat.
- Ben continues to explore different diets and protocols and keeps up with the research.
[07:16] The Deal with Type II Diabetes - Ben's father had Type II diabetes and died from it despite following his healthcare providers' instructions.
- His father’s untimely death prompted Ben to question the ‘conventional approach’ to treating diabetes and why many people suffer from the chronic disease.
- Ben considers this a significant turning point in his transformation journey. He believes that the pain pushed him from hobby to purpose.
[10:43] Ben’s Book: Keto Flex - Ben has authored four books: Keto Flex, The Perfect Health Booklet, The Intermittent Fasting Cheat Sheet, and The Power of Sleep.
- Keto Flex, his flagship book, was written to help people understand what ketosis is, how to apply it, and how to use it as one tool to achieve metabolic flexibility.
- A study conducted by the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill found that only 12% of the American adult population is metabolically healthy.
[14:47] Get Well, Fix the Cell - The human body has an innate intelligence that acts as the world's greatest physician, healer, doctor, chiropractor, and health coach from within.
- The cell membrane is where this intelligence lies; hence, this is the part that needs care.
- Ben explains that removing interferences from bad nutrition, lifestyle, and behaviour, among other things, is one method to promote cell membrane health.
- Listen to the full episode to learn about good and bad oils!
[25:21] Insulin Resistance - Ben explains that the body’s optimal amount of glucose is about one to two teaspoons or 80 milligrams per deciliter.
- Insulin levels spike when the body takes in too much glucose, overworking your receptors.
- The solution is to reduce carbohydrate intake, practice intermittent fasting, and drop glucose and insulin.
- Measure, then double your waistline. If it's more than your height, you probably have metabolic dysregulation.
[31:52] Taking Responsibility for your Health - Insulin resistance leads to Type II diabetes, leading to many other problems — stroke, heart attack, infections, and kidney failures.
- Diabetes and insulin resistance are easy to reverse, but they involve time and effort.
- Understanding the process and science will make people much more likely to do the work.
- Epigenetic changes take place over at least six to eight weeks or longer.
- There is no need to avoid carbs for years. Instead, try different avenues of healing to get optimal peak healthy states.
[38:33] Counter Regulatory Hormones - Human bodies drop insulin in a fasted state. The body's counter-regulatory hormones increase as you lower insulin.
- This is the body’s innate intelligence to pump the body full of energy for daily functions.
- At the same time, when the body is dropping insulin, it burns body fat and produces ketones giving you another fuel source.
- Listen to the episode to learn more about how keto works!
[41:58] Metabolic Flexibility - Think of intermittent fasting as a muscle that develops over time. It has to be trained to have metabolic flexibility .
- Hypoglycemic people often feel awful during the fast; instead of burning fat and producing ketones, their brains panic and send intense signals for cravings for sugar and carbs.
- Exogenous ketones also help people transition through the phase.
- Ben recommends adding ketones in the mix and electrolytes during keto to help transition into the ketosis state.
- It gives the body the needed ketones, especially for people who have never experienced a deficit of calories or glucose.
[48:08] Keto Diets - Keto is not a diet. It is a metabolic process.
- Ketosis is our natural fat-burning state. It has always been around for as long as humans have existed.
- Dieting is not the only path to health — there are other tools to use.
[51:22] Focus on Cellular Health, Not Just Losing Weight - Do it from a lens of cellular health, not just losing weight. Do not lose weight to get healthy. As you get healthy, you will lose weight.
- View health in cycles, just like in circadian rhythm.
- Listen to the full episode to learn about the four pillars of keto flexing!
[59:35] Thyroid Epidemic - Insulin resistant bodies create more cellular inflammation, including membrane and receptor sites in the thyroid, making it more difficult for the thyroid to do its job.
- Long term ketosis usually causes a thyroid epidemic.
- Elevated insulin and chronically low insulin levels affect the body, particularly the thyroid.
- Balance is always important.
7 Powerful Quotes
‘When I took ownership and responsibility, I immediately became the victor of my future [and] stopped becoming the victim of my history.’
‘When I went through my transformation, it was more of a hobby that I was treating health and teaching it. When I lost my dad, it went from a hobby to pain to purpose. And that's what lights me up every day to get the message out there.’
‘If you want to get well, you got to fix the cell.'
‘These are lifestyle interventions and dietary changes. And nobody can make money out of that. So nobody's going to be pushing you to do that. And it is hard.’
‘If you treat your health casually, you end up a casualty.’
‘...There’s a difference between interest and commitment. When you’re interested in something, you do it only when it’s convenient. When you’re committed to something you accept. No excuses, only results.’
‘So I love to kind of change the paradigm when it comes to keto. Teach people that keto is not a diet, keto is a metabolic process.’
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- Track your blood glucose in real-time with Levels Health.
- Cortisol Effects on Body by Dr Ben Bickman. Watch the Keto Camp episode here.
- Keto Kamp
- Grab a copy of Ben’s latest book, Keto Flex: The 4 Secrets to Reduce Inflammation, Burn Fat & Reboot Your Metabolism
- Listen to the Keto Kamp Podcast.
- Connect with Ben: Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram
About Ben Ben Azadi, FDN-P, is a certified functional health coach and the founder of Keto Camp, a global brand that aims to bring awareness to ancient healing strategies such as the keto diet and fasting. He is also the host of The Keto Kamp Podcast. Ben is also the author of four best-selling books: Keto Flex, The Perfect Health Booklet, The Intermittent Fasting Cheat Sheet, and The Power of Sleep.
In addition to Keto Camp, Ben also owned several fitness facilities, including Shredfat Inc, Live Free Zone Training, and Live Free Crossfit.
Learn more about Ben’s work on his website.
You can also connect with him on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
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