#314 5 Fasting Myths with Ben Azadi, FDN-P

Send us Fan MailThis week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I have on Ben Azadi who is the founder of Keto Kamp; a global brand bringing awareness to ancient healing strategies such as the keto diet and fasting. In this episode, we unpack five myths around fasting, ketosis, and how this is an ancient practice. I LOVE Ben's style and mindset around this topic and I think you will too. KEY TAKEAWAYS:It's not a dietYou don't need to eat so much fatWhat is the 2-2-2-2 rule?How to support the liver when eating more fatWhat testing/lab work is needed?Keto friendly foods are not the same as health friendly foodsOils that impair mitochondriaThe process of keto is different for everyoneIt is not "keto forever"Heart rate variability (HRV) as a measure of the adaptability of the nervous systemKeto and fasting for cancerContinuous glucose monitor (CGM) vs Oura ringABOUT GUEST:In 2008, Ben Azadi went through a personal health transformation of shredding 80 pounds of pure fat. Ever since, Ben Azadi, FDN-P, has been on a mission to help 1 billion people live a healthier lifestyle.Ben is the author of four best-selling books, including his latest Keto Flex. Ben has been the go-to source for intermittent fasting and the ketogenic diet since 2013.Ben is the host of a top 15 podcast, The Keto Kamp Podcast and YT channel by the same name.Freebie from Ben: Seed Oil Allergy Card http://www.seedoilcard.com WHERE TO FIND:Website: www.benazadi.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/thebenazadiLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benazadi/Facebook: www.facebook.com/thebenazadi YouTube: www.youtube.com/ketokampTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebenazadiPodcast: The Keto Kamp Podcast WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistPodcast Instagram: @lessstressedlifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife Leave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: https://www.christabiegler.com/linksWORK WITH CHRISTA:Food Sensitivity & Fatigue Freedom Enrollment Is Now Open! This is the last opportunity to work with me in 2023! To book a mini case review, click here!