Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng, an ICU physician and health advocate, discusses how proactive health management can prevent critical illness. He emphasizes the importance of protein, muscle mass, and daily habits like walking. Nutrition plays a vital role in metabolic health, while the ketogenic diet offers benefits when done sustainably. Dr. Kwadwo shares inspiring patient stories and highlights the need for community and purpose in wellness. His new book aims to empower individuals to take control of their health through informed choices.
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Nutrition Prevents ICU Admissions
Focus on nutrition to prevent metabolic syndrome and complications like diabetes and heart disease.
Avoid processed, pro-inflammatory foods; prioritize protein and micronutrients for health.
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Protein Builds Lean Muscle
Consume 0.7 to 1 gram of protein per pound of ideal body weight daily to build lean muscle mass.
Include animal-based protein like beef, poultry, whey isolate, or Greek yogurt for optimal benefits.
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Muscle Strength Saves Lives
A patient in his mid-70s survived cardiac arrest and ICU thanks to regular exercise and muscle strength.
His lean muscle mass gave him resilience to recover and return to normal life, even walking with a ventilator.
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What if the key to surviving critical illness starts long before you ever land in a hospital bed?
In this powerful episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast, host Ben Azadi sits down with ICU and palliative care physician Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng for a conversation that hits close to home. Drawing from years of experience on the front lines of critical care, Dr. Kwadwo opens up about the real, everyday lifestyle factors that make the biggest difference—long before illness strikes.
From the overlooked power of protein and muscle mass to the simple habits of walking, managing stress, building community, and finding purpose, this episode explores what truly helps people stay resilient. Dr. Kwadwo doesn’t just talk theory—he shares real-life ICU stories that show why prevention beats prescription every time.
You’ll also hear about his new book, which is all about empowering you to take your health into your own hands—using informed choices and the support of community to stay strong, vibrant, and free.
If you’ve ever wondered what actually matters when it comes to long-term health, this episode will change the way you think.
🔥 Key Topics Discussed:
Importance of metabolic health and its impact on ICU admissions
Role of nutrition and dietary habits in preventing metabolic disorders
Significance of protein intake and muscle mass for health and recovery
Discussion of the ketogenic diet and its effects on metabolic health
Mental health's connection to nutrition and recovery outcomes
Quality of hospital food and its implications for patient healing
Benefits of regular movement, including walking, for metabolic health
Impact of stress management and sleep quality on health outcomes
Importance of social connections and community support for well-being
The role of purpose in motivating healthy lifestyle choices and overall health
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