

#1059 The 6 Biggest Lies Your Doctor Told You About Fat Loss, Aging, and Metabolism—And What to Do Instead With Ben Azadi
Jul 20, 2025
Discover the six surprising truths about fat loss and metabolism that your doctor might not share. Learn why fasting trumps constant grazing and how dietary fat can actually help you burn fat. Delve into the impact of lifestyle over genetics for better health outcomes. Explore the myths around aging and how muscle plays a crucial role in longevity. Ben offers practical tips on protein intake and the most effective types of exercise for sustainable results.
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Fasting Beats Grazing
- Fasting is better than grazing as it allows your body to enter fat-burning mode and repair itself.
- Constant eating keeps metabolism inefficient and leads to insulin resistance and inflammation.
Eat Fat To Burn Fat
- Eating fat, especially saturated fat and cholesterol, supports hormone production and fat burning.
- Avoid seed oils, sugar, and ultra-processed carbs which harm metabolic health.
Ben's Health Transformation
- Ben Azadi was obese with prediabetes and several health issues in his early 20s.
- He improved his health and avoided diabetes through lifestyle changes despite genetic risks.