{"podcast":{"title":"The Ben Azadi Show","slug":"the-ben-azadi-show-743725","podcast_index_feed_id":743725,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/KETOKAMP7343763832","website_url":"http://www.benazadi.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/631d2d26-e074-11ee-a258-d728fb977b2b/image/f3668206ff316bf95b52040006e5b7d0.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Ben Azadi","episode_count":1350,"summary":"Ben Azadi, NYT best-selling author of Metabolic Freedom, is the host of The Ben Azadi Show. We bring on the thought leaders in this space to have life-changing conversations so you can apply them and upgrade your metabolism. The topics we cover include biohacking, ketosis, carnivore, fasting strategies, mindset and metabolic health. Discover how to cut through all the noise in the health and nutrition space so you can finally get the results you want, and keep them; whether it's fat loss, more energy, better sleep, or focusing on general health and longevity. As a former obese man, Ben took his pain of being extremely unhealthy, and turned it into a purpose by transforming his health and now he is on a mission to educate 1 billion people. Ben brings you the thought leaders in the world of health, including Dr. Eric Berg, Ben Greenfield, Dr. Jason Fung, Dr. Will Cole, Mark Sisson, Dr. Ken Berry, Dr Mindy Pelz, Cynthia Thurow, Dr. Daniel Pompa, and many others. You'll discover everything you want to know about the keto diet, ketosis, paleo, fasting, intermittent fasting, block fasting, fasting mimicking diet, bulletproof fasting, dry fasting, water fasting, and everything that works…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-28T20:21:28.912238+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-ben-azadi-show-743725"},"episode":{"title":"The 3 Stages of Belly Fat That Lead to Insulin Resistance, Prediabetes, and Metabolic Disease,  And How to Reverse Each One With Ben Azadi | #1296","slug":"the-3-stages-of-belly-fat-that-lead-to-insulin-resistance-prediabetes-and-metabolic-disease-and-how-to-reverse-each-one-with-ben-azadi-1296","published_at":"2026-04-19T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-ben-azadi-show-743725/the-3-stages-of-belly-fat-that-lead-to-insulin-resistance-prediabetes-and-metabolic-disease-and-how-to-reverse-each-one-with-ben-azadi-1296","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-ben-azadi-show-743725","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/KETOKAMP8672969957.mp3?updated=1776576711","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/KETOKAMP8672969957.mp3?updated=1776576711","summary":"🔥FREE GUIDE: How To Lose 1 Pound Of Fat Per Day HERE - https://bit.ly/4j45Yxa 📚 🎁 Purchase Ben's new book Metabolic Freedom today to receive immediate access to a FREE course on metabolism with exclusive interviews from Dr Daniel Pompa, Dr Jason Fung, Megan Ramos, Cynthia Thurlow & more. CLICK HERE: http://www.metabolicfreedombook.com ($997 Retail Value For FREE) If Your Belly Looks Like THIS, It's Insulin Resistance The shape of your belly isn't just a cosmetic issue — it's a metabolic warning sign. Ben breaks down the three stages of belly fat and what you can do at each stage to reclaim your metabolic freedom. The 3 Stages of Belly Fat: Stage 1 — The Lower Pooch A soft pocket below the belly button signals rising insulin. Fix: ditch the snacking. Eat 2–3 meals a day, no food in between, and work toward a 16-hour fasting window. Stage 2 — The Stress Belly Fat spreads across the whole midsection as cortisol takes over. Fix: walk 6,000–10,000 steps daily, get to bed by 10 PM, keep your room at 65–68°F, and try banana tea for deeper sleep. Stage 3 — The Hard Belly Firm, dome-shaped fat surrounding your organs — this is visceral fat, and it's serious. Fix: cut all sugar and refined carbs, keep carbs under 100g/day, and stop eating 3–5 hours before bed. Your 3-Step Reset: Reduce insulin spikes — no snacking, no refined carbs, 2–3 meals a day Build a fasting window — aim for 12 to 16+ hours daily Lower stress — fix sleep, walk daily, and don't forget Vitamin G (gratitude) Find All Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship Deals ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals Learn more about your ad choices. 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