The Ben Azadi Show #1207 Calories Aren’t the Problem – The Shocking Truth About Visceral Fat and Aging with Sam Tejada
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Jan 5, 2026 Sam Tejada, a human performance expert and founder of Liquivita, dives into the surprising factors behind stubborn visceral fat. He reveals how chronic stress, sleep deprivation, and environmental toxins disrupt metabolism more than calorie counts do. Sam shares practical strategies like meditation for stress reduction and detox methods using infrared saunas. He also discusses the importance of low-intensity movement over intense exercise and identifies five foods to eliminate for reduced inflammation, providing a comprehensive approach to metabolic health.
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Create A Pre-Bed Routine For Deep Sleep
- Avoid eating for at least three hours before bed to lower heart rate and improve deep sleep.
- Use blue-light reduction (red filters or glasses) and magnesium to support sleep quality.
Toxins Reprogram Gene Expression
- Environmental toxins change gene expression and can drive disease and metabolic dysfunction.
- Sam emphasizes testing and targeted detox methods rather than guessing what's in your body.
Detox With Sauna And Glutathione
- Use infrared sauna, glutathione, and antioxidant-rich foods to mobilize and eliminate toxins.
- Sam runs provocation tests after sauna and liposomal glutathione to reveal toxin burden in urine.