Ben Azadi, founder of Keto Kamp and author, dives into the concept of metabolic freedom and the staggering fact that 93% of Americans are metabolically unhealthy. He distinguishes between sugar and fat burning, discussing how traditional calorie-counting fails. Azadi explains the harmful effects of obesogens and advocates for fasting and ketosis as pathways to better health. He emphasizes the importance of mindset and gratitude in achieving sustainable changes, providing practical steps to shift from sugar to fat burning in just a week.
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What Is Healthy Metabolism
A healthy metabolism flexibly uses sugar, fat, protein, and even light as fuel.
Most Americans lack this flexibility and depend solely on sugar, causing blood sugar drops and discomfort when fasting.
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Natural Fat Burners Turn Sugar Burners
Humans are naturally born as fat burners with the ability to switch to sugar burning.
Exposure to high-carb foods and snacks early in life programs sugar-burning metabolism and reduces fat-burning ability.
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Fasting Insulin Reveals True Metabolic Health
Fasting insulin levels reveal metabolic health better than A1C or fasting glucose.
Elevated insulin within the normal lab range signals insulin resistance years before blood sugar rises.
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In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, Dr. Carrie Jones sits down with Ben Azadi to discuss metabolic flexibility, fat-burning versus sugar-burning states, and why traditional calorie-focused approaches to weight loss often fail.
You'll hear them discuss:
Why 93% of Americans are metabolically unhealthy
The difference between sugar burners and fat burners
How obesogens and toxins contribute to weight loss resistance
The role of fasting insulin and blood glucose in evaluating metabolic health
Why “calories in, calories out” is overly simplistic
How fasting, ketosis, and metabolic flexibility help restore health
Practical steps to shift from sugar-burning to fat-burning in 7 days
The power of gratitude and mindset in sustainable health change
Ben Azadi is the founder of Keto Kamp, author of the upcoming book Metabolic Freedom, and a leading voice in the fasting and keto space. After transforming his own health and weight, Ben has gone on to educate thousands globally on how to unlock fat-burning metabolism, address root causes of metabolic disease, and optimize wellness through diet, mindset, and functional practices. His work centers on empowering individuals to achieve what he calls “metabolic freedom”—the ability to thrive using fat, not sugar, as fuel.
Book: metabolicfreedombook.com – Metabolic Freedom (May 13, 2025 release) – Pre-order bonuses include a 12-lesson metabolism course + interviews with Dr. Jason Fung, Megan Ramos, Gary Brecka, Dr. Daniel Pompa, and Cynthia Thurlow
04:12 – What a Healthy Metabolism Looks Like 05:43 – Common Signs You’re a Sugar Burner 06:15 – Why Fasting Insulin is More Important Than A1C 09:09 – Optimal Ranges for A1C and Glucose 11:02 – Why "Calories In, Calories Out" Isn’t Enough 14:50 – Senescent Cells, Inflammation, and Weight Loss Resistance 16:34 – Obesogens and Toxins That Disrupt Metabolism 21:03 – Where Ben Stands on Seed Oils 25:03 – How to Shift to Fat Burning in 7 Days 27:48 – Supporting the Liver During Metabolic Shifts 29:15 – Using Glucose and Ketone Monitors for Insight 33:20 – Next Steps: Fasting, Movement, and “Metabolic Confusion” 35:01 – Why Snacking Sabotages Metabolic Flow 37:27 – How to Start Intermittent Fasting (the Right Way) 39:02 – Ketone and Glucose Tracking in the 30-Day Plan 40:28 – Yes, You Can Have Carbs Again 43:03 – The Role of Mindset and Gratitude in Weight Loss 45:36 – Where to Find Ben and Get His Book
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