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In this episode of Ever Forward Radio, we sit down with Ben Azadi, author of Metabolic Freedom, to uncover the truth about metabolism and its role in energy, fat loss, and longevity. Ben shares why 93% of Americans are metabolically unhealthy, the dangers of the "glucose rollercoaster," and why snacking may be accelerating aging. You'll learn the importance of fasting insulin testing, how muscle mass protects metabolic health, the role of stress and cortisol in stubborn fat, and simple strategies to move from metabolic "prison" to metabolic freedom.

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In this episode we discuss...

00:00 – Introduction to Ben Azadi & Metabolic Freedom

03:02 – The "Glucose Rollercoaster" explained & why it matters

05:26 – Carb limits for prediabetes vs type 2 diabetes

08:41 – Fasting insulin: the real metabolic marker

10:26 – Affordable ways to improve metabolic health

11:39 – Snacking & the Hayflick limit: why grazing ages you faster

17:39 – The body's resilience vs the dangers of ignoring symptoms

19:14 – Metabolism myths: efficiency over speed

25:32 – How muscle mass prevents metabolic decline with age

29:17 – Post-meal walks & controlling insulin spikes

31:31 – Are glucose spikes really bad? The role of metabolic flexibility

33:35 – CGMs: useful tool or unnecessary gadget?

35:57 – Foundations first: food quality, sleep, stress, movement

37:48 – Stress, cortisol belly, and HRV tracking

41:18 – Cold plunging: benefits, risks, and adaptation

42:45 – Writing Metabolic Freedom: calories vs hormones & inflammation

45:48 – The power of belief: the refrigerator cart story

48:37 – Ever Forward

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