

Diversify Your Diet, Forget Calories & Change Your Mindset to Heal Your Metabolism with Ben Azadi
May 12, 2025
Ben Azadi, an experienced health expert and author of 'Metabolic Freedom,' shares his journey from obesity to health advocate. He challenges the calorie-counting myth, emphasizing the importance of carbs and whole foods instead. The conversation delves into gut health, the risks of processed seed oils, and the transformative power of mindset. Ben underscores changing dietary habits and highlights how positive thinking can lead to lasting health improvements. The discussion closes with insights on environmental factors affecting metabolism.
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Calories In/Out Is Misleading
- The outdated calories in vs. calories out approach is misleading and causes frustration when weight loss plateaus.
- True weight loss stems from improving metabolic and hormonal health, not just calorie restriction.
Count Carbs, Not Calories
- Stop counting calories; instead, track your carbohydrate intake, aiming for 50-100 grams per day.
- Choose whole food carbohydrates and avoid processed ones to balance hormones and aid weight loss.
Watch Ingredients in Foods
- Avoid foods containing high fructose corn syrup, processed seed oils, and artificial sweeteners.
- Seek whole food ingredients and natural sweeteners like monk fruit and stevia when reading nutrition labels.