Particle Data Platform
Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition

Why 93% of Society Has Metabolic Damage and How to Heal Naturally with Ben Greenfield

4/21/202653 min

In this episode, Dr. Jockers sits down with Ben Greenfield to break down why 93% of people struggle with metabolic dysfunction and what's really driving chronic disease. You'll learn what metabolic flexibility actually means and why most people are stuck burning sugar instead of fat. They also uncover key habits that may be silently damaging your energy and long-term health.

You'll discover simple nutrition strategies that help stabilize blood sugar and improve fat-burning efficiency. From prioritizing protein to optimizing meal order, these small shifts can dramatically change how your body produces and sustains energy. You'll also see how some "healthy" foods may be working against your metabolism.

You'll also explore practical ways to boost performance and longevity without feeling overwhelmed. Dr. Jockers and Ben share realistic habits like movement snacks, sunlight exposure, and sustainable routines that actually fit into daily life. The result is a clear, actionable path to better health without complexity.

 

In This Episode: 

00:00 Bread Sugar Spike Shock

00:35 Podcast Intro and Guest

03:20 Why Chronic Disease Rises

04:30 Ankle Injury Miracle Fix

11:00 MAHA Food Pyramid Flip

14:03 Protein and Keto Nuance

21:56 Protein Satiety in Real Life

25:32 Metabolic Flexibility Strategies

27:51 Fat Adaptation Takes Time

28:44 Dessert Swaps That Work

29:46 Zone Two and Better Snacks

32:38 Meal Order for Glucose

35:43 Faster Study Keto Results

37:35 Men vs Women Fat Burning

41:34 Longevity Without Burnout

44:35 Movement Snacks Anywhere

49:20 Maha Uncensored Preview

50:34 Final Takeaways and Outro

 

If you want practical, natural strategies to balance your hormones, heal your gut, boost your energy, and slow aging, don't miss The Dr. Josh Axe Show. Dr. Axe blends ancient wisdom with cutting-edge science and brings on world-class experts for unfiltered conversations you won't hear anywhere else. Transform your health from the inside out and subscribe to The Dr. Josh Axe Show, with new episodes every Monday and Thursday.

It's time to take your oral care to the next level with BON CHARGE's Red Light Toothbrush – order yours today! For a limited time, my listeners get 15% off when you order from boncharge.com and use my exclusive promo code DRJOCKERS at checkout

You'll also get free shipping and a 12-month warranty. Go now to get this exclusive offer! That's boncharge.com with promo code DRJOCKERS to get 15% off

Most people have no idea how polluted their indoor air actually is. I didn't either until I looked into it. The air inside your home can be significantly worse than outside, which is a big deal when you're spending most of your time indoors. That's why I use Air Doctor. It removes 99.99% of contaminants like dust, mold, smoke, and even viruses, so you're breathing cleaner air every day. You can go to airdoctorpro.com and use the code NUTRITION to get up to $300 off. You'll also get a 30 day money back guarantee and a free 3 year warranty. It's one of the simplest upgrades you can make for your health.

 

Fuel your body with clean, high-quality protein from ButcherBox. They deliver 100% grass-fed beef, free-range organic chicken, crate-free pork, and wild-caught seafood straight to your door—making it easy to support your energy, metabolism, and overall health. For a limited time, get your choice of chicken breast or top sirloin for a year, or ground beef for life, plus $20 off your first box. Visit ButcherBox.com/DrJockers to claim this special offer.

"Prioritize protein, eat fiber-rich foods first, and save carbs for last—this simple shift can stabilize blood sugar and retrain your body to burn fat more efficiently"

 

 

Subscribe to the podcast on:

Apple Podcast

Stitcher

Spotify

PodBean

 TuneIn Radio

 

Resources:

 

 

Connect with Ben Greenfield:

 

Connect with Dr. Jockers:

 

If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/

Clips

Whole Grain vs. Snickers
Wheelchair To Jogging In Hours
Active People And Keto Carbs
Longevity Without The Price Tag
Fat-Burning Takes Time
Salad First, Cravings Down
Own Your Airport Weird

Transcript preview

First 90 seconds

  1. Speaker 00:00

    Most people overpay for car insurance, not because they're careless, but because switching feels like too much hassle. That's why there's Jerry, your proactive insurance assistant. Jerry compares rates side by side from over 50 top insurers and helps you switch with ease. Jerry even tracks market rates and alerts you when it's best to shop. No spam calls, no hidden fees. Drivers who save with Jerry could save over $1,300 a year. Switch with confidence. Download the Jerry app or visit jerry.ai/libsyn today. That's J-E-R-R-Y.A-I/L-I-B-S-Y-N.

  2. Ben Greenfield· Guest0:36

    A lot of the whole grain bread that you buy at the grocery store can spike your blood sugar higher than, like, a Snickers bar can. And then [laughs] that's something a lot of people also don't realize.

  3. David Jockers· Host0:45

    93% of our society can't effectively burn fat. They have high insulin, blood sugar imbalances, are not metabolically flexible, and they're dependent on kind of this continual surplus of sugar. Let's talk about how you optimize performance and longevity without burning out, because some people that are like, "Okay, so the red light- Yeah ... then the sauna," and, and so they get a little bit burnt out with all these different strategies.

  4. Ben Greenfield· Guest1:09

    Long answer to your question, but I, I would say- Well, welcome back to the podcast.

  5. David Jockers· Host1:13

    Great guest today. This is Ben Greenfield. We're talking about why 93% of society is unhealthy, and we're gonna go on a deep dive inside the chronic disease epidemic. We're gonna talk about why chronic disease is rising, what most people are missing. We're gonna talk about

We value your privacy

We use cookies to understand how you use our platform and to improve your experience. Click "Accept All" to consent, or "Decline non-essential" to opt out of non-essential cookies. Read our Privacy Policy.