#1054 This Is What ICU Doctors Wish You Knew – The Best Daily Habits to Avoid Disease with Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng

Metabolic Freedom With Ben Azadi

Ben Azadi

Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Fitness, Alternative Health

4.8 • 946 Ratings

🗓️ 14 July 2025

⏱️ 47 minutes

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What if the key to surviving critical illness starts long before you ever land in a hospital bed? In this powerful episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast, host Ben Azadi sits down with ICU and palliative care physician Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng for a conversation that hits close to home. Drawing from years of experience on the front lines of critical care, Dr. Kwadwo opens up about the real, everyday lifestyle factors that make the biggest difference—long before illness strikes. From the overlooked power of protein and muscle mass to the simple habits of walking, managing stress, building community, and finding purpose, this episode explores what truly helps people stay resilient. Dr. Kwadwo doesn’t just talk theory—he shares real-life ICU stories that show why prevention beats prescription every time. You’ll also hear about his new book, which is all about empowering you to take your health into your own hands—using informed choices and the support of community to stay strong, vibrant, and free. If you’ve ever wondered what actually matters when it comes to long-term health, this episode will change the way you think. 🔥 Key Topics Discussed: Importance of metabolic health and its impact on ICU admissions Role of nutrition and dietary habits in preventing metabolic disorders Significance of protein intake and muscle mass for health and recovery Discussion of the ketogenic diet and its effects on metabolic health Mental health's connection to nutrition and recovery outcomes Quality of hospital food and its implications for patient healing Benefits of regular movement, including walking, for metabolic health Impact of stress management and sleep quality on health outcomes Importance of social connections and community support for well-being The role of purpose in motivating healthy lifestyle choices and overall health 🔗 Links and Resources: 📚 Get Dr Kwadwo's Book Prevention Over Prescription here: https://amzn.to/3TUTlbL 🔎 Find all of the Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship deals and coupon codes here: https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals

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0:00.0	That's the power of muscle.
0:03.1	And so what people don't realize in the ICU is that it's actually hard to die in 2025.
0:10.2	We have machines that could breathe for you that could support your heart, replace your kidneys,
0:16.6	some places even do some of the work of your liver.
0:19.7	And it really comes down to quality of life.
0:23.6	But when you are frail and you're not able to play with your great kids again,
0:27.6	you're not able to get out of bed, you're not able to do your activities of daily living.
0:32.6	A lot of people feel like they don't want to live that way.
0:35.6	If you have that lean muscle, if you have that
0:38.9	strength, you have options.
0:40.8	The Greek definition for metabolism is to transform.
0:57.8	Your metabolism is designed to take food and to transform it into energy so you feel good and burn fat.
1:05.4	We are determined to deliver the science and art of metabolism to you.
1:09.6	We bring on the thought leaders in this space to have
1:12.2	life-changing conversations so you could apply it and upgrade your metabolism. The topics covered here
1:17.7	include biohacking, ketosis, carnivore, fasting strategies, mindset, and metabolic health. Your body was built to be
1:26.6	self-healing. Our goal is to identify the interference
1:29.6	and remove it. You are a masterpiece because you are a piece of the master. Welcome to the
1:35.9	Metabolic Freedom podcast. My name is Benazotti. I'm the bestselling author of KetoFlex,
1:41.1	and I want to thank you for spending part of your day with me.
1:52.5	Hey, welcome back to the Metabolic Freedom Podcast. I am your host, Ben Azadi. You can learn more about me over at Benazadi.com. Today we have an incredible human being, incredible educator,
2:00.1	Dr. Qua, Joe. And look, he's somebody who's been on
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