Metabolic Freedom With Ben Azadi

#1166 The Carb Comeback: How to Eat Bread, Rice, and Potatoes Without Spiking Insulin or Storing Fat — The Science of Smart Carb Timing With Ben Azadi

Nov 25, 2025
Discover how to enjoy carbs like bread and pizza without insulin spikes! Learn the four metabolic levers including fiber, protein, and vinegar that can flatten glucose curves. Uncover the Carb Timing Blueprint for optimal eating times. Ben also shares a practical pizza night protocol and a three-step Smart Carb Formula to enhance energy and metabolic health. Addressing listener questions, he reveals secrets for navigating carbs with insulin resistance and maximizing meal timing. Enjoy your favorite foods while supporting your health!
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ANECDOTE

Binge After Cutting Carbs

  • Ben Azadi recounts cutting carbs, then bingeing on day 11 and gaining several pounds overnight.
  • That experience led him to discover sequencing and timing fixes that changed his metabolism.
INSIGHT

Carb Response Is Changeable

  • Carb timing and pairing, not carbs themselves, determine fat storage and glucose spikes.
  • You can change carb tolerance within minutes by sequencing meals and behaviors.
ADVICE

Follow The Smart Carb Plate Sequence

  • Eat protein and fiber before carbs, add healthy fat and vinegar, then move after the meal.
  • This sequence lowers glucose spikes by 30–70% and improves satiety and sleep.
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