#1044 Why Eating Until You’re 80% Full May Be the #1 Fat Loss Hack (Backed by Science & Tradition) With Ben Azadi
In this episode, Ben Azadi reveals the powerful ancient Japanese principle of Hari Hachi Bu—eating until you're 80% full—and why it’s one of the most overlooked fat loss strategies today.
You'll learn:
Why most people overeat by habit, not hunger
How this simple practice helps lower insulin, improve leptin sensitivity, and melt visceral fat
The science-backed connection between mindful eating and longevity (hello, Okinawa!)
How to implement this rule with 30g protein per meal, distraction-free eating, and slow meal pacing
Why combining this with intermittent fasting boosts results even further
Ben also answers your top questions on hunger, protein safety, insulin resistance, and more—plus how to accelerate results using the 30-day plan from his new NYT bestselling book, Metabolic Freedom.
📘 Metabolic Freedom – New York Times Bestseller
Learn the exact 30-day plan (Chapter 12) that helped people like John Miller lose up to 44 pounds in just one month.
➡️ Get your copy + FREE course with expert interviews at:
http://www.metabolicfreedombook.com
🔎 Find all of the Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship deals and coupon codes here: https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals
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#1043 She Did Everything Right… But Still Gained Weight – The Most Overlooked Fat Loss Mistakes with Natalie Jill
In this powerful conversation, Ben Azadi welcomes high-performance coach and fat loss expert Natalie Jill to the Metabolic Freedom Podcast. Together, they dig into the misunderstood roadblocks to fat loss—especially for women in midlife. From hidden toxins like breast implants and black mold to metabolic disruptors like amalgam fillings and stress, Natalie shares her personal story of transformation at age 53 and the surprising upstream causes of her symptoms and stubborn weight gain.
You will discover the top midlife fat loss mistakes, why counting calories isn’t the answer, and how gut health, toxin load, and mindset can dramatically influence your results. This is a must-hear episode if you feel like you're doing everything “right” but still stuck.
🔥 Key Topics Discussed:
Why fat loss resistance in midlife is often misattributed to hormones
Natalie’s shocking personal story: ruptured implants, mold, and mercury exposure
Top functional tests for hormones, toxins, and gut health (Dutch Test, GI Map, etc.)
The 3 non-negotiables before any “tweaking” with peptides or microdosing
The biggest myths about calorie cutting and overtraining
How to increase your steps, improve your sleep, and optimize detox
High-impact, low-risk workouts for midlife and beyon
How sleep quality (not just quantity) affects fat loss and metabolic function
Natalie’s favorite magnesium for deep sleep and her sleep optimization tools
🔗 Links and Resources:
Oura Ring – Sleep and recovery tracker - https://ouraring.com/discount/6e9615cebf?utm_medium=iac_raf
Magnesium - https://bioptimizers.com/shop?gl=634d35583f5d609e778b4582&coupon=ketokamp10
Blue Light Blocking Glasses – https://boncharge.com/?aff-view=ketokamp&
CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitor) –https://www.nutrisense.io/marketing/freedom?code=freedom
Natalie’s Favorite Weighted Blanket – https://amzn.to/3I2Zz6H
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#1042 The 7 Biggest Health Lies That Are Keeping You Sick, Overweight, and Tired – EXPOSED by Ben Azadi
🔥 In this episode, Ben Azadi exposes the 7 biggest nutrition and health lies that have been keeping people overweight, inflamed, and metabolically sick. From the truth about sunlight and red meat to the real reason snacking and calorie-counting fail, Ben reveals what actually works for fat loss, energy, and longevity—based on science and real-life experience.
💥 Topics Covered:
Why fearing the sun is harming your health
The truth about red meat and cancer
Why snacking and grazing age you faster
The myth of “eat less, move more”
Why carbs are optional (not essential)
Healthy fats vs. fat storage triggers
How your lifestyle—not your genes—controls your destiny
📘 Grab Ben’s bestselling book Metabolic Freedom + FREE metabolism course: http://www.metabolicfreedombook.com
🧴 Get 15% off Ben’s recommended non-toxic sunscreen: http://oneskin.co/freedom
🔎 Find all of the Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship deals and coupon codes here: https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals
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#1041 Fruit vs Fat Storage: How to Eat Nature’s Candy Without Spiking Insulin or Gaining Weight With Ben Azadi
You’ve been told to avoid fruit for fat loss—but what if fruit could accelerate it?
In this episode, Ben Azadi shares the 5 key rules for eating fruit without storing fat, including the best low-glycemic fruits, optimal timing, food pairings, and a simple 7-day protocol that can help you lose up to 10 pounds in a week.
📘 Grab Ben’s new book Metabolic Freedom + get a free metabolism course: http://metabolicfreedombook.com
You’ll learn:
When fruit helps vs hurts fat loss
Why Clean 15 fruits are your best friends
How to pair fruit with protein to avoid fat storage
The exact daily structure to follow for fat-burning results
🎯 Ready to use fruit strategically? Tune in now.
🔗 LINKS MENTIONED:
📘 Metabolic Freedom book + free course:
http://metabolicfreedombook.com
🧂 Redmond’s Real Salt:
http://www.ketokampsalt.com (use the code AZADI)
🍎 Equip Protein (20% off auto-applied):
http://equipfoods.com/benazadi
🔬 Keto Mojo blood testing device:
http://ketokampmachine.com
Use coupon code: KETOKAMP24
🔎 Find all of the Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship deals and coupon codes here: https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals
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#1040 The #1 Ingredient Destroying Your Mitochondria, Fueling Cancer & Weight Gain With Ben Azadi
🧪 In this episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast, Ben exposes the #1 most toxic and inflammatory ingredient hiding in over 80% of the U.S. food supply—processed seed oils (PUFAs).
You’ll discover:
The 9 toxic fats to avoid (including the “Hateful 8”)
How these fats fuel cancer, obesity, infertility & hormone resistance
Why even keto, organic, and paleo labels can't be trusted
Healthy swaps for cooking and dressings
A proven protocol to detox seed oils faster
Why fish oil may be just as harmful
How to use fasting, sauna, and PC oil to heal at the cellular level
📘 Get Ben’s bestselling book + free metabolism course: http://www.metabolicfreedombook.com
✅ Resources:
🛒 Seed Oil Allergy Card: http://www.seedoilcard.com
📚 Ben's NYT Bestselling Book + Free Metabolism Course:
http://www.metabolicfreedombook.com
🌿 Phosphatidylcholine (PC) Oil from BodyBio:
https://bodybio.com/?ref=KETOKAMP - use the code KETOKAMP for 15% off
🥑 Seed Oil-Free Grocery Delivery:
You can find a lot of these healthier swaps on Thrive Market. Thrive Market is like Whole Foods meets Costco.(Look for Primal Kitchen, Siete, Lesser Evil)
Get 30% OFF your first order and a FREE gift when you join Thrive Market!
https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-100145759-14423881
🌽 Masa Chips (cooked in beef tallow):
https://www.masachips.com/BEN20 - use the code is ben20 for 20% off first time orders
🔎 Find all of the Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship deals and coupon codes here: https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals
Ben Azadi, founder of Keto Kamp and best selling author of Keto Flex, is the host of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast. We bring on the thought leaders in this space in this space to have life-changing conversations so you can apply it and upgrade your metabolism. The topics we cover include bio-hacking, ketosis, carnivore, fasting strategies, mindset and metabolic health. Discover how to cut through all the noise in the health and nutrition space so you can finally get the results you want, and keep them; whether its fat loss, more energy, better sleep, or focusing on general health and longevity. As a former obese man, Ben took his pain of being extremely unhealthy, and turned it into a purpose by transforming his health and now he is on a mission to educate 1 billion people. Ben brings you the thought leaders in the world of health, including Dr. Eric Berg, Ben Greenfield, Dr. Jason Fung, Dr. Will Cole, Mark Sisson, Dr. Ken Berry, Dr Mindy Pelz, Cynthia Thurow, Dr. Daniel Pompa, and many others. You'll discover everything you want to know about the keto diet, ketosis, paleo, fasting, intermittent fasting, block fasting, fasting mimicking diet, bulletproof fasting, dry fasting, water fasting, and everything that works (and doesn't work) to help you understand what is best for your unique body.
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