Metabolic freedom A 30-day guide to restore your metabolism, heal hormones & burn fat

In this practical program, Azadi (Keto Flex) draws from his podcast of the same name to provide advice on how to help the body generate energy more efficiently. Examining the biology behind metabolic dysfunction, Azadi writes that eating lots of carbohydrates produces large amounts of glucose, the burning of which "generates toxic by-products that cause inflammation around cells." Fat is a "cleaner, more efficient energy source," Azadi contends, asserting that adopting a ketogenic diet--which forces the body to draw on fat stores instead of glucose--helps with regulating blood sugar levels, losing weight, and reducing fatigue. The 30-day "reset" offers pragmatic guidance on transitioning to keto, urging readers to lower carb intake over the first week, reduce mealtimes to a six-hour window during the second, and boost protein consumption for the third. Azadi explains the science with easily digestible analogies ("When your body breaks down fats for energy, it's like driving a sleek Porsche compared to burning sugar, which is more like driving a beat-up Pinto"), and the recurrent focus on the benefits of gratitude distinguishes this from other keto guides. For instance, Azadi notes research that found people who regularly reflected on what they're grateful for had lower blood pressure and healthier mitochondria, which generate energy for cells. The keto-curious will find all they need to get started. (May)