The Dr. Gundry Podcast Cut Calories, Still Gaining Weight? Ben Azadi explains why | EP 375
Oct 28, 2025
Join Ben Azadi, a four-time bestselling author and founder of Keto Kamp, as he delves into the complexities of metabolic health. Discover why weight loss isn't just about calories, but rather hormones and inflammation. Learn about the dangers of processed seed oils and how dietary choices affect insulin levels. Ben advocates for metabolic flexibility, discussing practical fasting strategies and grocery staples like grass-fed beef and pastured eggs to enhance metabolism. Plus, uncover the surprising benefits of gratitude for overall health.
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Test Fasting Insulin Early
- Shift from burning sugar to burning fat by testing fasting insulin and aiming for sensitive insulin levels.
- Consider fasting insulin >7 µIU/mL a sign of insulin resistance and act accordingly.
Processed Seed Oils Persist In Cells
- Processed seed oils accumulate in cell and mitochondrial membranes for years and cause damage.
- Ben Azadi claims their long half-life makes them a top toxin to remove from the diet.
Choose Stable Healthy Fats
- Avoid heated, processed polyunsaturated seed oils and prefer saturated or high-quality monounsaturated fats.
- Use grass-fed butter, tallow, olive oil, and avocado oil instead of rancid seed oils.
