Metabolic Freedom With Ben Azadi

#991 Oxalates, Lectins & the Belly Fat Connection: Why Spinach, Kale, and Beets Might Be Slowing Your Metabolism & Aging You Faster with Ben Azadi


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Think all vegetables are healthy? Think again. In this episode, Ben Azadi reveals five "superfood" vegetables that could be sabotaging your weight loss, spiking inflammation, disrupting your hormones, and blocking fat burning. Backed by science and expert interviews, you’ll learn exactly which vegetables to avoid, why they’re harmful, and what to eat instead for maximum fat loss and metabolic health.



🥦 Top 5 Vegetables to AVOID for Fat Loss & Inflammation:



  • Spinach
  • High in oxalates → bind to minerals, damage the gut lining, and deplete glutathione
  • Linked to joint pain, kidney stones, and leaky gut
  • Can spike cortisol, increase belly fat, and cause fatigue
  • Kale
  • Another oxalate-rich leafy green
  • Contains goitrogens that can impair thyroid function (→ slows metabolism)
  • Potential trigger for autoimmune flare-ups
  • Swiss Chard
  • A colorful but sneaky oxalate bomb
  • Depletes B6 and biotin → worsens hormonal balance and fat storage
  • Linked to skin, joint, and metabolism issues
  • Beets
  • High in natural sugars + oxalates = double trouble
  • Increases insulin and glucose spikes
  • Damages mitochondria, slowing your fat-burning capacity
  • Potatoes (white/red)
  • High glycemic load + oxalates = metabolic chaos
  • Promotes water retention, fat storage, and bloating
  • Especially dangerous when eaten with high fat (e.g., cheese & butter)

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