Today, I am blessed to have here with me Dr Ian Smith. He is a medical expert, and television personality, known for his incredible achievements in health and wellness. Dr Smith is also the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling books, SHRED: THE REVOLUTIONARY DIET, and SUPER SHRED: The Big Results Diet, and BLAST THE SUGAR OUT. Dr Smith's highly anticipated newest book, The Clean 20, became an instant New York Times best seller, helping hundreds of thousands of people reduce bad sugars from their diet, lose weight, lower blood sugar levels, and cut cravings. Dr Smith's educational background is equally impressive, with a degree from Harvard College, a master's in science education from Teachers College of Columbia University and completing his medical education at the renowned University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. Dr Smith's motivation to become a doctor stemmed from a genuine desire to help others. His journey, influenced by his encounters with patients, readers, and the opportunity to address their concerns, led him to develop expertise in nutrition, weight loss, and overall wellness. As a highly sought-after speaker, Dr Ian Smith has been honored by prestigious organizations, including the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. He is actively involved in charitable causes and has served on the boards of organizations such as the American Council on Exercise, the Prevent Cancer Foundation, and The Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity.  In this episode, Dr Smith speaks about diet with big results. He discusses the experiences that led to him becoming a nutrition expert and how those experiences shaped his perspective. Listen in as Dr Smith discusses how metabolic fasting, cardio workouts, fat-burning, sleep, and other metabolic boosters can be achieved through the practice of intermittent fasting. Get Dr Ian Smith’s new book The MetFlex Diet here: https://amzn.to/3OELtcZ Order Keto Flex: http://www.ketoflexbook.com -------------------------------------------------------- Download your FREE Vegetable Oil Allergy Card here: https://onlineoffer.lpages.co/vegetable-oil-allergy-card-download/ / / E P I S O D E   S P ON S O R S  Wild Pastures: $20 OFF per Box for Life + Free Shipping for Life + $15 OFF your 1st Box! https://wildpastures.com/promos/save-20-for-life-lf?oid=6&affid=132&source_id=podcast&sub1=ad BonCharge: Blue light Blocking Glasses, Red Light Therapy, Sauna Blankets & More. Visit https://boncharge.com/pages/ketokamp and use the coupon code KETOKAMP for 15% off your order.  Text me the words "Podcast" +1 (786) 364-5002 to be added to my contacts list. [04:09] Metabolic Flexibility and Macronutrients Carbohydrates and fats are two of the four major fuels for the body and are often referred to as macronutrients. Many people struggle to process and burn carbs and fats efficiently, frequently favoring one fuel source over another. Metabolic inflexibility refers to the body's inability to process both carbs and fats effectively, whereas metabolic flexibility refers to the body's ability to burn both carbs and fats efficiently. The Met Flex Diet is a six-week program that teaches the body how to effectively burn both fuels by exposing it to carbs and fats and incorporating keto and carb-loading elements. According to scientific evidence, cyclical keto cycling (alternating between periods of ketosis and carbohydrate consumption) can help improve metabolic flexibility. [08:07] Intermittent Fasting: Achieving Metabolic Flexibility Intermittent fasting helps to shift the body into fat-burning mode. Fasting depletes the body of energy from food and glycogen, allowing it to use stored fat as an energy source. By depleting energy from food and glycogen, intermittent fasting attempts to use stored fat as an energy source. A simple approach for beginners or those new to fasting is to wait a few hours after waking up before eating the day's first meal. Sleeping is a form of fasting