# The $2 Fat-Burning Protocol: How 24 Hours of Sardine Fasting Drops Insulin, Triggers Ketones, and Finally Unlocks Stubborn Belly Fat With Ben Azadi | #1297

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Podcast: [The Ben Azadi Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-ben-azadi-show-743725)
Published: 2026-04-21T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

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