#1166 The Carb Comeback: How to Eat Bread, Rice, and Potatoes Without Spiking Insulin or Storing Fat — The Science of Smart Carb Timing With Ben Azadi

Metabolic Freedom With Ben Azadi

Ben Azadi

Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Fitness, Alternative Health

4.8 • 946 Ratings

🗓️ 25 November 2025

⏱️ 18 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, Ben Azadi shares the exact strategy that allows you to eat carbs like bread, rice, potatoes, and even pizza without spiking insulin or storing fat. If you're over 40 and feel like carbs work against you, this episode is a complete game-changer. You’ll learn the four metabolic levers that instantly flatten glucose spikes:• Fiber first to slow glucose absorption• Protein + healthy fat before carbs to stabilize blood sugar• Apple cider vinegar or lemon water to improve insulin sensitivity• A 10-minute walk after meals to shuttle glucose into muscles Ben also reveals his Carb Timing Blueprint—when to eat carbs (morning, after workouts) and when to avoid them (late at night, stressed, sedentary). You’ll get his 3-Step Smart Carb Formula: prep your body, eat carbs last, move afterward — plus answers to top listener questions about resistant starch, vinegar timing, carb choices, and insulin resistance. Whether you want better energy, flatter glucose curves, or freedom to enjoy your favorite foods again, this episode shows you how to use carbs strategically to support fat loss and metabolic health. FREE GUIDE: How To Lose 1 Pound Per Day- https://bit.ly/3Mj9siH 📚 🎁 Purchase Ben's new book Metabolic Freedom today http://www.metabolicfreedombook.com ($997 Retail Value For FREE) Paleo Valley Apple Cider Vinegar: https://paleovalley.com/store?pc=pvpartners&oid=25&affid=68 Cronometer: https://cronometer.com/ketokamp 🔎 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	The Greek definition for metabolism is to transform. Your metabolism is designed to take food and to transform it into energy so you feel good and burn fat. We are determined to deliver the science and art of metabolism to you.
0:23.3	We bring on the thought leaders in this space to have life-changing conversations so you could apply
0:28.5	and upgrade your metabolism. The topics covered here include biohacking, ketosis, carnivore, fasting
0:35.7	strategies, mindset, and metabolic health.
0:39.0	Your body was built to be self-healing.
0:41.2	Our goal is to identify the interference and remove it.
0:44.8	You are a masterpiece because you are a piece of the master.
0:49.0	Welcome to the Metabolic Freedom Podcast.
0:51.5	My name is Benazotti.
0:52.8	I'm the best-selling author of KetoFlex, and I want to thank you
0:56.0	for spending part of your day with me. I used to think carbs were the enemy until I learned how to
1:05.2	hack them. Now, I eat bread, rice, and potatoes without spiking insulin or storing fat. And the results are insane.
1:14.2	This trick flips your metabolism into fat burning mode even after eating your favorite foods.
1:21.6	If you're over 40 and miss carbs, this will change your life. I want to start with the confession.
1:26.8	For years, I thought the only way to lose fat was to cut out carbs completely.
1:32.6	Bread, gone.
1:33.6	Rice off limits.
1:35.7	Potatoes and fruit, forget it.
1:37.6	And what happened?
1:38.6	I was perfect for 10 days.
1:40.3	Then on day 11, I'd fall face first into a giant bowl of rice, half a loaf of bread,
1:45.9	and every craving I had been fighting.
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