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Episode 2359 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad talk about Vinnie's recent adventure climbing Mt. Whitney, some of the current challenges, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/07/climbing-mt-whitney-episode-2359 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast CLIMBING MT. WHITNEY After discussing college dances, music, and movie montages, Vinnie and Gina turn to Vinnie's recent mountain excursion up Mt. Whitney. (2:00) Gina is glad Vinnie and his friend Don are home and in one piece. (11:00) There are a lot of dangers in climbing Mt. Whitney and Vinnie explains. There have been deaths and avalanches this year, and Vinnie anticipates more. Vinnie fesses up to a mistake he made in prepping for his climb. (23:55) He and Don had a lot of things happen that they felt they really "beat the odds". Gina asks Vinnie: What kept him going instead of giving up and going back down the mountain? (24:00) Vinnie tells Gina about "glissading"; it's not as easy as it seems. (28:00) Gina asks about the wildlife and how many hikers they (didn't) run into. They chat about Lone Pine, the town at the base of the mountain. (34:00) Vinnie has some cautionary words for other climbers. (37:00) He finishes up by talking about how he fueled himself. (39:00) Check out Gina's book My Extra Mom. She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and on YouTube. [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

Episode 2358 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss infusions, advocating for yourself, the power of sugar, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/07/power-of-sugar-episode-2358 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN You can watch this episode on Vinnie's Fitness Confidential YOUTUBE channel -https://www.youtube.com/@FitnessConfidential THE POWER OF SUGAR Vinnie and Anna lead off the show by discussing "recovery" infusions and what cases they are really necessary. (3:00) Vinnie shares some stories about electrolytes, staying hydrated, and days growing up in the South. Anna and Vinnie chat a bit about alcohol and what it does to your body. Anna had an infusion once and didn't feel it made a difference. Vinnie's brother had a desperate need for hydration; he tells the story of his brother's experience going to the hospital. (12:45) This is a real need for rehydration, not just because you drank too much the night before! Anna and Vinnie talk about how diagnoses of medical conditions force you to reconsider your relationship with things like food. (18:00) She has a niece diagnosed with T1 diabetes, but now she knows and she can make changes to benefit her life. Anna made changes when she found out she was celiac. Vinnie talks about an incident where he realized the power of sugar. Anna shares a question from a listener regarding getting bloodwork and cholesterol tests and how to advocate for yourself in getting answers. (32:00) Vinnie recommends contacting other doctors if your doctor doesn't appear to be current in his/her knowledge. Dr. Tro Kalayjian at doctortro.com. Dr. Philip Ovadia at ovadiahearthhealth.com. Dr. Bret Scher at lowcarbcardiologist.com. Dr. Brian Lenzkes at sandiegometabolichealth.com. The Institute of Functional Medicine for other resources and to find a practitioner near you at ifm.org. Anna shares some of her journey about cholesterol and other blood markers as an example of what to ask. (40:20) The duo also shares some thoughts on the history of the manufacturing of foods and drinks like Gatorade. (46:20) Vinnie and Anna share a few more food stories as well as Anna cooking for 15 people. (51:20) [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

Episode 2357 - In this Friday's episode, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes author Andrea Bertaglio and they discuss the core of the problem with attacks on the meat and farm industries, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/07/core-of-the-problem-with-andrea-bertaglio-epsiode-2357 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN You can watch this episode on Vinnie's Fitness Confidential YOUTUBE channel -https://www.youtube.com/@FitnessConfidential THE CORE OF THE PROBLEM Vinnie welcomes Andrea Bertaglio, who is the author of "In Defence of Meat". (2:40) Andrea is an environmental journalist who was investigating the farming industry. His goal is to get the correct information out into the world about meat, nutrition, and the farming industry. Both Vinnie and Andrea's backgrounds growing up exposed them to farming, so they both have a working knowledge of what farming takes. (7:00) They discuss the frustration of speaking to people with no working knowledge of farming. Others just want to look at data, preach from their offices, get financial backing, and determine public policy. Even knowledgeable people like Frank Mitloehrner are often ignored by certain activist groups. It is important to get away from "confirmation bias" (only looking for information that confirms one's current beliefs) in all areas. (13:00) Andrea discovered his own biases when he was interviewing farmers about the environment. (15:30) This was the tipping point and he realized he was naive and susceptible to dogma he had been exposed to early in his career. Vinnie and Andrea discuss certain contradictions that often happen with extreme environmentalism and veganism. (23:00) They also give examples of where naïveté actually harms the ecosystem. Conservation groups such as "Duck Unlimited" help keep the environment and ecosystem sound. (33:00) RED MEAT AND NUTRITION Vinnie and Andrea discuss the problem of vegan parents forcing their developing children onto vegan diets and the horrendous results. Severe nutritional deficiencies to cases of death have happened. It's an example of when arrogance goes beyond common sense. (41:00) Misinformation is circulating and creating more health issues. They discuss how the core of the problem is that there is a huge disconnect about where food comes from. There needs to be an understanding of farming, the necessary nutrition meat provides, and the sustainability it can provide. Meat is fundamental for healthy development. You can find Andrea Bertaglio on Twitter @AndreaBertaglio [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

Episode 2356 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich has special guest Meagan Hawkes to share her successes and new challenges, why the only option is NSNG®, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/07/the-only-option-is-nsng-epsiode-2356 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast THE ONLY OPTION IS NSNG® After a little discussion about some things including social media, Vinnie asks Meagan about her NSNG®journey. (5:00) Meagan was diabetic and 300 pounds. She shares how she found Vinnie. She's very happy at her current weight because she is active and healthy. Meagan is very close to her goal weight, however now she is focusing on weight training and other exercise. (11:00) Vinnie claims she is a female Scott King (even though she was NSNG® before Scott King). (18:00) She also shares what her exercise regimen tends to be and the variety of things she does. (21:20) She also now has the goal of competing in a sprint triathlon. Meagan has also been participating in a 75Hard challenge; she explains what that is. (22:00) It challenges you to be consistent and boosts your mindset. Vinnie doesn't mind challenges like 75Hard; however, he prefers to do personal goals differently and explains what he does. (25:00) Meagan explains that she didn't even work out until she lost her first 100 lbs. (32:00) Vinnie and she discuss how, as you lose weight, many people find they have more energy and want to get moving! She also suggests that getting well-established in NSNG® also helps. She emphasizes the only option is NSNG® for her. They discuss the importance of exercise--it is the fountain of youth! They discuss exercise further and Vinnie mentions some things that he does to prep for climbing Mt Whitney. (34:00) They talk about exercise and doing what works for you to help you stick to it. They chat more about triathlons and the Ironman. (47:00) Vinnie shares a bit of history about Ironman, Mark Allen, and Dave Scott. Meagan asks Vinnie to explain training in Zone 2 for any new listeners and what the benefits of Zone 2 are. (53:00) [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

Episode 2355 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss a variety pack of information by answering questions, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/07/variety-pack-information-episode-2355 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN You can watch this episode on Vinnie's Fitness Confidential YOUTUBE channel -https://www.youtube.com/@FitnessConfidential A VARIETY PACK OF INFORMATION Anna has a cold which leads to a discussion of supplementation. (2:00) They chat about work ethic and not taking a day off work if either is sick. Vinnie has a history of not "waiting for Monday" because the time for action is now! They chat about a variety of things including comments they get on social media. (13:00) The Villa Cappelli ad leads to some discussion of Vinnie's grandmother and a song by Hank Williams she would always sing. (22:30) Since Anna has a cold, she has some questions for Vinnie regarding whether or not she should exercise while sick. (25:30) Vinnie recommends listening to your body; as a result, he gives some examples. Anna has another question about plantar fasciitis and what a person can do to help recover from it. (30:40) They also converse about feet, socks, and more. Vinnie tells Anna about how he and Serena are building up content on his youtube channel, and he plays one of his videos as an example. (40:00) The video is his interview with Dr. Mary Newport about the benefits of coconut oil for the brain. Coconut oil provides ketones as fuel for your brain. Dr. Newport recommends taking a small amount around every 4 hours throughout the day for great benefits. Anna takes a turn and shares a video from her youtube channel as well--check it out here! [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

Episode 2354 - In this Friday's episode, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Cynthia Thurlow, NP back to the show and they discuss the benefits of protein, the impact of estrogen, menopause, and much more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/07/impact-estrogen-cynthia-thurlow-episode-2354 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN You can watch this episode on Vinnie's Fitness Confidential YOUTUBE channel -https://www.youtube.com/@FitnessConfidential NUTRITION & CGMs Vinnie's recent Instagram post brings out naysayers, but the goal is to get accurate information out there. (3:00) Vinnie and Cynthia discuss the 3 bad foods that Vinnie recommends avoiding. Cynthia discusses breaking a fast with oatmeal vs a protein. (12:00) They discuss the benefits of seeing for yourself how certain foods like oatmeal affect your blood glucose. You only really need it for approximately a month in order to see how foods affect you. A CGM is the most valuable investment you can make for your metabolic health. Cynthia shares how she was attacked by a prominent cardiologist for recommending CGMs to people. (20:30) Not surprisingly, that same cardiologist was found to have associations with Big Pharma. They agree that there is value in N=1 experimentation to see what works. (23:30) As we learn, we should be doing better. Cynthia recommends reading "Sacred Cow" by Robb Wolf and Diana Rogers. They also discuss how public policy has been made that affects nutrition, such as Meatless Monday in schools. (25:30) School lunches have become carb-filled crap. Metabolic health depends on protein and healthy fats. (33:00) THE IMPACT OF ESTROGEN Perimenopause is 10-15 years leading up to menopause. Menopause is 1 year without a cycle and beyond. (37:30) If you are a woman in your late 30s or early 40s you're "there". Cynthia recommends Dr. Jolene Brighten as another source of information. It is extremely important to build and maintain muscle; less muscle means less insulin sensitivity. Cynthia recommends breaking a fast with 30 grams of protein, and a daily intake to be 100 grams of protein. (41:20) The impact of estrogen is important: low estrogen causes various issues, including muscle loss. The limiting beliefs of women around lifting and building muscle can be discouraging, but they are wrong! (44:20) Vinnie talks about Serena and ultra-running, chronic aerobics, and how it changed her body. (46:00) She discovered pilates, barre, and "solid core" and it has made great differences in her muscles. Find the work you're willing to do to help build and maintain strength. (52:40) It's important to hear both men and women that you can be active, healthy, and vibrant as you get older! They switch to talking about dog food and the best options if you can afford it. (55:00) Cynthia talks about what she discovered speaking with holistic vet Dr. Judy Morgan. There are differences in the grades of meat and how some processed pet foods are made. You can find Cynthia Thurlow on Twitter @_CynthiaThurlow and Instagram @cynthia_thurlow_. Her recent book is full of great information about peri-menopause and menopause: Intermittent Fasting Transformation. Her podcast is "Everyday Wellness" and can be found on various audio platforms and on her website. [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

Episode 2353 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad talk about the effects of steroids, testosterone, seeds oils, other things that are good to know, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/07/good-to-know-episode-2353 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast GOOD TO KNOW Vinnie and Gina start the show by talking about Vinnie's favorite bodybuilder, Frank Zane. (2:30) He was a great example of symmetry in the physique. They chat about other famous physiques like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sly Stallone. This least to a discussion about testosterone and TRT (testosterone replacement therapy). (9:00) Vinnie emphasizes that the reason TRT may be needed could be related to nutrition. Seed oils, processed foods, etc. can all affect your body in various ways, including thyroid hormones. Gina and Vinnie discuss seed oils and how horrible they are for your body. (11:00) They discuss how the rate of cancer is increasing. (13:00) Many things in our environment, including the products we use on our bodies, affect our health. (13:00) Dr. Anthony Jay wrote Estrogeneration so that people could be made aware of this. They chat about some of the products referenced. There are plenty of ingredients banned in Europe that are still allowed in products in the USA. For example, titanium dioxide. They wrap up the show discussing the WNBA, basketball, and Vinnie's Mom, Marie, selecting teams. (24:00) Gina recommends going to a WNBA game if you can--her family went and it was a great experience! Check out Gina's book My Extra Mom. She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and on YouTube. [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

Episode 2352 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss Anna's experience at the KeHE Food Show, doing your research, how to keep moving forward after failures, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/07/keep-moving-forward-episode-2352 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN You can watch this episode on Vinnie's Fitness Confidential YOUTUBE channel -https://www.youtube.com/@FitnessConfidential KEEP MOVING FORWARD Vinnie and Anna start the show with a shout to Joshua. (2:45) Joshua made sure to thank Anna for all her great products. Vinnie and Anna thank all their follower for their support which keeps everything rolling! After a little chat about actress Suzanne Pleshette and the rich neighborhoods and huge homes in Los Angeles, Anna tells about her experience at the KeHE Food show. (6:30) Anna talks about what she noticed appearing from food vendors. Grain-free, plant-based, and no sugar added are key points. The problem is that so many of them are snacks and sweet treats! They also discuss doing your own research on health info and don't just settle for a quick Google search. Anna and Vinnie did a whole show referencing true experts and their work that you can learn from. Go back to episode 2331 "Knowledge Is Always Power" and find the links to that information. Vinnie talks about wanting to get into sculling and reminds us that the best exercise is the one you are going to do. (34:50) Staying sedentary is a slow death, so find something you enjoy and stick with it--keep moving forward! Anna encourages us to stick to it because at some point we will hit the "tipping point" of benefits. KEEP GETTING UP The duo decide to share some of their failures and some words of wisdom to go along. (39:30) Nobody owes you anything! Anna explains. Vinnie references recent guest Teresa Strasser and how tough her childhood was, but learned resilience and is a success. You can find Teresa's book "Making It Home" here. Vinnie shares some of his difficulties, especially after arriving in Los Angeles and trying to get his business off the ground. [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

Episode 2351 - In this Friday's episode, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Dr. Ted Naiman back to the show and they discuss the benefits of protein and movement for longevity and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/06/benefits-protein-dr-ted-naiman-episode-2351 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN You can watch this episode on Vinnie's Fitness Confidential YOUTUBE channel -https://www.youtube.com/@FitnessConfidential THE BENEFITS OF PROTEIN Dr. Ted Naiman returns to the show - Ted is very fit as he "walks the talk" of what he recommends to his patients. (2:30) Vinnie asks Ted his thoughts on protein and when to best eat it. They discuss protein absorption and eating windows, and how much the average person needs. Ted recommends what he calls "bookending" and gives an example. Neither recommends one meal a day (OMAD); Vinnie believes that people try to use OMAD as a form of diet trickery. (7:00) The two discuss protein powders and the differences between various types. They agree—food should always be first. Powders are only a supplement and shouldn't replace real meals. BCAAs (brand chain amino acids) are kind of pointless and more expensive. (14:00) They discuss other proteins for vegans—are they bastardized and inferior? Can they provide enough protein? (15:50) They also discuss HMB supplementation (beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate). (18:20) It's what your body creates when it breaks down leucine. This leads to a discussion about creatine as well. Vinnie asks Ted if there is any other supplementation that may be necessary. (21:00) THE IMPORTANCE OF MOVEMENT Vinnie and Ted discuss resistance training like bodyweight exercises. (26:00) Jerry Teixeira also shows people how to build muscle by using bodyweight exercises. Ted explains what he does that keeps him as fit as he is. Vinnie discusses workouts recommended by Fred Hahn and Dr. Ben Bocchicchio, which are one set of weights to failure. (28:00) You can get a great workout done in under 30 minutes! They discuss sarcopenia and how necessary it is to offset it by eating high-quality protein and doing weight-bearing exercises. (38:30) Even walking is a good place to start—anything where you actually bear your body's weight on the ground is good. They talk about how you can progress as a beginner. Sitting all the time is dying—movement is essential for longevity! You can find Dr. Ted Naiman on Instagram and Twitter at @tednaiman and at Diet Doctor. [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

Episode 2350 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad talk about relationships, total respect for Richard Simmons, protein amounts, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/06/total-respect-episode-2350 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast TOTAL RESPECT Vinnie tells Gina how he and Serena are shooting new content for Vinnie's youtube channel. (2:00) This segues to chatting about relationships, a few celebrities, as well as a certain client that helped Vinnie through a difficult time. And this leads to a discussion about Richard Simmons. (13:30) Richard has recently left the public eye, but Vinnie and Gina share several memories about him. Richard had his own challenges but has been so positive, always wanting to help others. Vinnie explains why he has total respect for Richard, who is a fitness icon and was able to reach a mainstream audience. Even though Richard has become a multi-millionaire over the years, he would still do events like mall tours, because he wanted to connect and relate to others. He always included everyone. Gina asks a question about protein and what is the "recommended" amount. (27:30) Vinnie addresses "bro-science" and what the real answer is, and it depends on several factors. There is an accurate way to determine lean body mass, but it's not the BMI chart. DEXA scans are your most accurate read for finding out body composition. Check out Gina's book My Extra Mom. She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and on YouTube. [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

Episode 2349 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss so many goodies by answering listener questions, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/06/so-many-goodies-episode-2349 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN You can watch this episode on Vinnie's Fitness Confidential YOUTUBE channel -https://www.youtube.com/@FitnessConfidential SO MANY GOODIES They have a lot to discuss today! Vinnie recently tried to make his own version of Starbucks' olive oil coffee drink. (3:00) He gives his recipe and how it turned out. Books mentioned during the Villa Cappelli ad that you might be interested in are: Real Food, Fake Food by Larry Olmstead Extra Virginity by Tom Mueller Vinnie also mentions receiving the beautiful painting by listener Rose Dobbins of his two vizslas. (10:00) Curious about Rose's other art? You can find it here: rosedobbins.com Vinnie and Anna give a little birthday shout-out to Megan and Leona who both work for the show and share a birthday. (15:40). QUESTIONS ANSWERED A listener asks Vinnie to explain why he is against quinoa and how the "F**k Quinoa" phrase originated. (17:15) People argue that it's a seed, not a grain and that it has protein. Vinnie gives the breakdown of why that argument is nonsense Protein: 1/4 lb of beef has 16g of protein, and a cup of quinoa is only 8g. Carbs: Meat has none, and quinoa has (in 1 cup, cooked) 39g of carbs. You would have to eat a significant amount more quinoa to get high protein, but that also gets packaged with a ridiculous amount of carbs. Vinnie's Instagram post from May 18th about3 foods not to eat has gone viral. (32:00) It has teachable moments, but a lot of people got "butthurt" and responded with negative comments, especially about oatmeal. Vinnie has never wavered on his message, because when you tell the truth, there's no reason to waver. (42:30) So what makes a good breakfast? One word: EGGS. Vinnie explains why. (43:30) Eggs are the perfect food. People are just trying to learn facts, but there is so much misinformation. Anna sees this on Reddit about the topic of menopause and gives examples of misinformation and confusion. (42:00) Misinformation leads to incredible nonsense such as the required killing of thousands of cattle in Northern Ireland "to help the environment." (48:00) There are actions and policies being created that don't even make basic sense! Vinnie and Anna are trying to get the word out for the correct information. (53:00) It's a fight with both lobbyists and political figures. You can still vote with your dollars in the marketplace and only buy things that are healthy. Anna gives an example of this regarding grass-fed beef prices. They share a couple of dog stories, including one which eats Anna's books. (59:00) You can make so many goodies with Anna's books! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

Episode 2348 - In this Friday's episode, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes friend Teresa Strasser, author of "Making It Home", and the two discuss baseball, learning resilience, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/06/learning-resilience-teresa-strasser-episode-2348 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN You can watch this episode on Vinnie's Fitness Confidential YOUTUBE channel -https://youtu.be/8OmcjjUrUhQ LEARNING RESILIENCE Vinnie welcomes Teresa, and the duo jumps right into how they met, what they initially thought of each other, and Teresa's background growing up. (3:00) They also discuss several things they have in common. They talk about team sports and the sports community, and the lessons learned. Any moment can be a make-or-break moment. They share some favorite baseball movies and discuss some famous Jewish athletes. (19:30) They get into more details about Teresa's backstory, which is important to the foundation of her story in the book.(31:30) Teresa is a vegan but doesn't try to influence others' choices, which leads to a chat about Michael Greger. (35:00) Vinnie lets Teresa know she has a celebrity doppelgänger, Sabrina Impacciatore. (38:00) The duo discusses their early days in Los Angeles. (42:00) They return to the topic of Teresa's "Making It Home" book and more of her background as it relates to the book.(53:20) Teresa has some questions for Vinnie regarding athletics and the social aspects of being on a team. (1:07:00) Her boys are involved in sports, so they share some stories. Vinnie confirms, that even with all his injuries and pain throughout the years, he wouldn't change a thing about playing football. Competing in sports is a great way of learning resilience. They also discuss players like Kurt Gibson, and his progressing Parkinson's disease. (1:11:30) CONNECTING THROUGH A GAME Vinnie asks Teresa about her relationship with her dad, who was a great baseball fan, and how they bonded over baseball while also grieving her brother's death. (1:14:00) Teresa explains the way she handled the narrative of the story, with flashbacks to various points in childhood. She and her dad were able to connect in a way just by watching games together. Vinnie asks Teresa how she was able to get Cal Ripken to write a "blurb" for her book. (1:19:00) They also chat about FQ, "Failure Quotient" as well as "streaks", and how to apply them to lessons in life. You can find Teresa on both Instagram & Twitter at @teresastrasser. You can purchase her book, Making It Home, here. [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

Episode 2347 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad discuss family matters and a cautionary tale, meat, and more. https://vinnietortorihttps://vinnietortorich.com/2023/06/cautionary-tale-episode-2347/ PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - https://youtu.be/QbPz_zjl5oE Remember to like, follow and subscribe on YOUTUBE Family Matters And A Cautionary Tale Vinnie has some recent good news regarding his brother. (3:00) His brother was diagnosed at a young age with Crohn's disease. He tells the story of how they found out his bother had Crohn's. His brother recently developed Stage 3 colorectal cancer in a short amount of time. Vinnie shares some of the challenges his brother was going through—but now he has good news! (8:30) During the pandemic, Vinnie proposed a challenge of the "NSNG® 15"; that is, gaining 15 pounds of muscle instead of fat. (12:20) However, he still hears how it affected people's eating habits and activity. This leads to talking about some of the inconsistencies in the advice the public was given. They turn back to the discussion of Vinnie's brother and the importance of getting regular checkups. (18:45) Vinnie and Gina discuss mammograms and getting a colonoscopy. Vinnie's biggest influence was Vince Lombardi, who died at a young age because of colorectal cancer. It's a cautionary tale—get your checkups and stay on top of your health! Steak and Beef for Gina Fogo de Chão is a Brazilian meat buffet restaurant chain; it's a good idea when you are being indulgent. (23:30) Gina has only reintroduced red meat into her diet and is loving it! Vinnie recommends this book on how to cook great Meat. (27:20) Vinnie has suggestions on how to get meat at a better price and gives suggestions on using Anna's spices. Check out Gina's book My Extra Mom. She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and on YouTube. [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

Episode 2346 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss bad advice from TikTok, advocating for your health, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/06/bad-advice-from-tik-tok-episode-2346 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN You can watch our episodes on Vinnie's Fitness Confidential YOUTUBE channel Don't forget to subscribe, favorite and share our podcasts there! https://www.youtube.com/@FitnessConfidential BAD ADVICE FROM TIK TOK Vinnie was having a good day spending time with friend Dan Lynch. (3:50) Dan Lynch has an impressive record—he has rowed over 1000 days in a row, 2000 meters a day. He rowed even while going through chemo. Dan challenges himself to streaks with daily rowing no matter what. But then Vinnie opened an email that led to a guy on TikTok who claimed to lose weight while eating McDonald's 100 days in a row. (8:00) Vinnie plays the video and Vinnie and Anna analyze what they see. (10:35) They explain why they are suspicious of the video as being authentic. There is skirting of details and the guy sounds coached. Looking at his TikTok, the guy appears quite media savvy. They review the bad dietary advice from the TikTok video. (23:30) The man in the video denies having a relationship with McDonald's. Vinnie adds some thoughts to what he's seen and heard. Anna asks a question regarding calories; CICO can help you lose weight, but it's unsustainable. CUE THE MUSIC Vinnie tries to calm down, and the best way to do that is through Indian music and Villa Cappelli. (30:15) Anna reads an email from Melissa about how NSNG has helped her during menopause. (37:20) Melissa even went vegan at one point but her symptoms got worse. Melissa's email is a positive message, as opposed to the TikTok video, which is like driving an infected monkey to an airport. At least The Today Show gave a disclaimer from a nutritionist verifying that eating only McDonald's is bad advice from TikTok. Vinnie shares some of the concerns he hears from people while having consultations. (42:00) He hears a variety of frustrations, including with their doctors and the "sick care" system. Anna and Vinnie believe there will be a huge fallout from the weight loss drugs that are popular now. Anna tells the story of a recent doctor's visit with her husband. (45:30) She discusses his A1C and fasting glucose and other concerns. Anna refers to Loren as "ASAG", "All sugars, all grains"–and it's starting to catch up to him. You have to find a doctor that is willing to work with you and who "gets it". Vinnie tells the story of Marie's fall, her injuries, and how Vinnie helped handle it. (50:00) You can't let doctors automatically steamroll you— you need to advocate for yourself! [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

Episode 2345 - This Friday's episode is a special 1 on 2 when Vinnie Tortorich has Natalie Kovarik and Tara Vander Nussen on and they discuss debunking the myths of beef ag (agriculture), the environment, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/06/debunking-myths-beef-ag-episode-2345 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN You can watch this episode on Vinnie's Fitness Confidential YOUTUBE channel -https://youtu.be/9i4SJfoKklo DEBUNKING THE MYTHS OF BEEF AG Vinnie welcomes Natalie and Tara whose families both run a cattle ranch and dairy farm, respectively. (3:00) Each explains their experience growing up in the family-owned farming business, as well as their additional education outside of it. Farming is not for wimps; there is continuous hard work involved. Tara explains what is involved in nutrition for dairy cattle, and how well they are tended to—a comfortable cow means more milk. (15:30) Their cows get milked twice a day for 8 minutes each time. Health checks happen on a frequent, regular basis. They explain what certain packaging claims mean, and how some are marketing tactics. (20:00) Natalie explains cattle ranching and the difference between "segmented" (having multiple owners for each phase), versus "vertically integrated" (one owner through all phases). (22:00) There is a massive misunderstanding of cattle's contribution to any sort of greenhouse gasses and the nonsensical "science" behind it. (28:00) Ruminants are necessary for the environmental fortification of pastures. They discuss the lies various groups put out on social media and how younger generations are specifically targeted. (40:00) People, especially youth, are particularly susceptible because they are on social media all day and get blitzed by loads of misinformation. Vinnie emphasizes that this kind of politicization of things is not new; however, the difficulty is in the amount of screen time everyone puts in now. (47:00) Kids are growing up not experiencing real life, but having it all fed to them through a tiny screen. (51:00) It also adds to the anxiety of people in society and how life is handled (or not handled). Pop culture plays a big role in the "meat is bad" messaging as well. MORE TRUTHS There are plenty of positive things about cattle & dairy farming as well. (53:30) They provide basic nutrition for billions of people across the world. Ruminants grazing reduces "fuel" for wildfires. Ruminants are way more than just cattle; they are necessary for the environment! Natalie and Tara explain the differences in labeling of organic, grass-fed, and finished, and how each applies to beef and dairy products. (55:50) If you have very specific preferences for what you prefer (such as fed non-GMO grains), they recommend going to a smaller local farmer. They discuss carbon footprint percentages and how the combination of agriculture and forestry actually reduces percentages. (1:05:00) It's so important to debunk these myths because they will affect the nutrition of billions of people. They discuss the misconception that things like vegan leathers are better; those products are plastics, which means they are petroleum based. (1:08:00) You can find Natalie Kovarik and Tara Vander Nussen on their podcast Discover Ag at www.thehandsthatfeedus.com [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

Episode 2344 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad talk about getting your vitamin E, collagen peptides, movement for mental clarity, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/06/getting-your-vitamin-e-episode-2344 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast GETTING YOUR VITAMIN E Vinnie informs Gina that vitamin E benefits sexual prowess; however, it does way more than that. (6:00) Vitamin E is also great for heart health and skin, especially as you age. (7:50) Tocopherol is the most known form and is good to have. But tocotrienol is more potent and is more bioavailable. They discuss a bit of the study for heart health and dosages. They discuss collagen peptides, unflavored Knox gelatin, and how you can incorporate them into your daily intake. (16:30) Collagen and Knox products can help with various things like skin elasticity and connective tissues. Gina brings up a new habit she's developed based on an idea she heard Anna talk about. (23:45) Gina is getting better about adding in some kettlebell exercises during the day. She notices it has mentally helped her as well as physically. Vinnie shares some of the things that help jumpstart his thoughts--movement always helps mental clarity. Check out Gina's book My Extra Mom. She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and on YouTube. [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

Episode 2343 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss social media, the building blocks of fat, answer listener questions, and more. http://vinnietortorich.com/2023/06/building-blocks-of-fat-episode-2343 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN You can watch this episode on Vinnie's Fitness Confidential YOUTUBE channel -https://youtu.be/iJaZ91W_l60 STORIES FROM SOCIAL MEDIA Vinnie is starting to pay more attention to his youtube channel and will be posting shorter format videos filled with free advice. (5:45) This inspires Anna who will be posting more cooking videos on hers. Even live youtube episodes could be coming up! They list the benefits of youtube, one of which is that it can be great for tutorials. (10:00) This leads to a conversation about "for you page" algorithms on Instagram. They discuss Vinnie's Instagram post in which he lists three foods you shouldn't eat. (16:10) Vinnie has gotten tons of negative comments. People just don't want to believe oatmeal is bad. Oatmeal will cause a glycogen load and will keep your blood sugar elevated for hours. You can test this if you use a CGM (continuous glucose monitor). Oatmeal just has had "a big PR agent" over the years. BUILDING BLOCKS OF FAT Questions for Vinnie (22:30): One question asks what is the "three hours per day" recovering actor's routine. Vinnie explains what he means by the three-hour routine. Food is the most important part of losing weight. (26:00) They discuss why you can't outrun a bad diet and the myths of carb loading and calorie in, calorie out. (27:00) WW has been one of the biggest culprits of the myth of CICO. (31:00) People have been white-knuckling it for years because of bad diet advice. Long hours of exercise, if you're not fueling your body enough, will leach protein from your muscles and bones. (34:10) Anna has a couple of stories about misunderstandings about low carb vs heavy carb. (35:00) Vinnie explains why eggs are better than oatmeal. (38:40) Every cell in your body needs protein to develop—it is the building block of cells. The only cells that carbohydrates "build" are fat cells—Vinnie explains how they are the building blocks of fat. How do you know if you're "fat adapted"? Vinnie gives examples. (44:15) You can also use a ketone monitor. Vinnie recommends the Precision Xtra. .5 to 1.0 on a ketone strip is a good range indicator. The longer you're fat-adapted, the better your body gets at regulating. Being in ketosis, however, doesn't necessarily mean weight loss. (49:45) At some point calories do matter—and you will have to adjust your eating. They chat about stuffing oneself and where it can reveal the emotional things behind eating habits. (52:00) LAGNIAPPE They chat about Gina Grad's foray into eating more beef, and how she loves using Anna's spices. (56:00) They share some ideas for using the dill spices—yum! Anna has a great idea for pork medallions on her Substack here. Vinnie shares a recipe of his own using olive oil (wink, wink). [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

Episode 2342 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich speaks with Dr. Gary Fettke about dietary guidelines, the influence of Big Food & Pharma, big victories for health, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/06/big-victories-dr-gary-fettke-episode-2342 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN You can watch this episode on Vinnie's Fitness Confidential YOUTUBE channel -https://youtu.be/ioG0zXHppaA BIG VICTORIES Vinnie asks Gary to review for any new listeners the history of the challenges to his medical practice licensing for telling people to eat low-carb. (4:00) Gary changed his approach based on observations in his practice. He became targeted by Big Food and others because of his messaging. He protested the ridiculous things recommend to diabetics: They were told it was ok to have ice cream and cookies 3 times a day! Journalists were targeted as well. (11:00) All they were doing is talking about biochemical science. The health system didn't want to admit that it got it all wrong. (12:45) The last time the medical community admitted fault was thalidomide in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Thousands of babies were affected worldwide, born with multiple physical deformities. The difference is now the number of people affected by bad medical advice is in the millions. DIETARY GUIDELINES AND MYTHS Vinnie talks to Gary about his recent Instagram post about avoiding oatmeal and the negative responses he received because people just can't believe oatmeal is bad for you. (14:00) Gary explains how just 4 g of carbs–ONE TEASPOON—can hurt your body. (17:00) Gary defines what the recommended dietary guidelines should be: Eat fish, local, seasonal, whole foods based on your culture and environment, avoiding added sugar and processed foods. (an ancestral diet) (18:00) Belinda Fettle is Gary's wife and partner in doing the work of getting the correct health messaging out. (22:00) Current health guidelines have been influenced by big business since 1910. Vinnie and Gary discuss using a CGM, even for non-diabetics, to monitor themselves and to learn how foods work in the body. (28:00) The two discuss the origin of meatless messaging through the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. (29:00) Since then, other organizations have jumped on the same anti-meat bandwagon. They discuss the lies about eggs. (36:00) Eggs are a true perfect superfood: they have every single macro and micronutrient that is needed to create life! They discuss the Bradford Hill criteria for establishing causation in epidemiological research. (38:00) Health is a choice: take extra time to make food with your family and communicate, or spend your time in waiting rooms as a medical tourist. (42:30) MOSQUITOS IN THE ROOM Gary explains how he was able to get his medical licensing back. (45:00) After 5 years of fighting the charges, the case against him was thrown out. His case has allowed other health practitioners to be able to give low-carb advice. The Sunshine Act has added transparency so conflicts of interest between physicians and medical manufacturers can be part of the public record. Gary and his team are "just the little guys", but occasionally get big victories. For example, they just advocated (in Tasmania) that no animal images can be placed on a non-animal product (like fake meat) in food packaging. Gary mentions that he and Belinda are just "Mosquitoes in the room"—but sleeping with mosquitoes around is hard. [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

Episode 2341 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad talk about discipline, time management, always getting to something, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/06/always-getting-to-something-episode-2341 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast ALWAYS GETTING TO SOMETHING Vinnie and Gina lead the show with a little chat about musician Barry White. (2:00) They discuss discipline and habits and compare notes on how they each approach them. (6:00) In consultations, Vinnie is still hearing how the pandemic had altered people's course with their habits, and how it also affected people's relationship to alcohol and eating. (9:30) Discipline and delayed gratification are always worth it. (14:00) Vinnie shares some examples from his own life. He treats his finances the same way—by delaying gratification. Gina talks about the importance of inspiring others to avoid excuses. (16:40) Chris Kostman, who owns the Badwater Ultramarathon, told Vinnie that it wasn't just grit that helped athletes train, but the fact that they know how to manage time to the Nth degree. (19:00) Vinnie and Gina also discuss listening to success stories from AA (Alcoholics Anonymous). So many stories are great examples of how to pick yourself up and be disciplined. (20:00) Gina's mom is recently open to learning more about NSNG®. She, like most people, has struggled with "diet mentality" and is learning that everything she thought was correct was based on poor information. The show ends with more scandalous Barry White music. Check out Gina's book My Extra Mom. She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and on YouTube. [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

Episode 2340 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss optimizing your health and alcohol, give ideas for "NSNG® Adult Drinks 101", and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/06/adult-drinks-101-episode-2340 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN You can watch this episode on Vinnie's Fitness Confidential YOUTUBE channel -https://youtu.be/0hsznGWNHXk OPTIMIZING YOUR HEALTH Vinnie and Anna start the show to discuss avoiding the phone and screen time and compare notes. (4:00) Vinnie mentions a recent Instagram post where he talks about what three foods to avoid, and the response he received in the comments. What is a glycogen load? Vinnie gives an example. (11:00) Anna mentions the importance of going into your older years in optimal health and references Peter Attia's book "Outlive". (16:30) Two important points about exercise are (19:00): You can't outrun a bad diet. Exercise is the fountain of youth. ADULT DRINKS 101 Vinnie and Anna are sharing ideas for NSNG®-compliant adult beverages. Vinnie emphasizes that alcohol is a poison and mentions a Huberman Lab episode (August 2022) that discusses the science of what alcohol does to your brain and your body. (23:00) Distilled liquor is NSNG®, and Vinnie explains why. (24:00) Anna provides ideas that you can do. (27:00) This leads to chatting about bitters and "abominations" like some Italian liqueurs, like Fernet-Branca, Fenocchio, Campari, and Aperol. They are not fond of Prosecco and champagnes either, apparently. Anna mentions how in social situations the odd pressure for everyone to like the same things, and they talk about very visceral reactions to certain behaviors. (37:00) Anna explains the BS behind marketing behind "dry wines". (39:00) They also chat about grain alcohols and how awful they are for you. When it can be used as fuel for a go-cart, it's best to steer clear. Anna also has a delicious drink recipe on her Substack (blog) here. (43:45) They both share ideas on infusing real flavors into liquors. Be careful: when on NSNG your body processes alcohol very quickly and it can affect you much harder. (51:00) Vinnie and Anna recommend sticking to one drink. Also, remember alcohol is a poison and a sugar and your body will want to process that first; if you drink regularly and aren't really losing weight, the problem could be alcohol. Your body will always process the alcohol first and it will never get to burning your fat. Be aware of how much you may be drinking–remember, you are NSNG to become healthy. (54:00) They also discuss the risk and the varying ways that people use alcohol as a crutch. Self-awareness is necessary, and you have permission to NOT drink alcohol as well! [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

Episode 2339 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich speaks with Dr. Paul Kolodzik about using CGMs and metabolic health and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/06/cgms-metabolic-health-dr-paul-kolodzik-episode-2339 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN CGMs AND METABOLIC HEALTH Vinnie shared a recent Instagram post he posted about 3 things not to have for breakfast and received a lot of backlash about it. (2:00) They talk about the problem with oatmeal. Any proteins from oatmeal or similar are insignificant compared to animal protein. Paul shares what his concerns are as an Emergency Response doctor, and it's primarily metabolic health. (8:45) Television news covers more traumatic things like gunshot wounds, overdoses, etc. Most of what he sees every day is because of vascular disease, obesity, or other metabolic issues. They discuss some of the complications of COVID due to metabolic issues. (11:45) They discuss the issue of CPAP machines and the increase in usage. (17:00) This moves to a discussion on cholesterol and current medical care–it's more like "disease maintenance". Most of the time, treatment is just doctors trying to do what they are told they need to. THE BENEFITS OF CGMS Paul is working similarly to a concierge model of health so he can give complete and proper care to patients. (24:00) He has licenses in Ohio, Indiana, Arizona, and Florida, and plans to expand. You can find him at www.metabolicmds.com. Paul and his team are advocates of utilizing a CGM (continuous glucose monitor) to help people reach their health goals. (29:00) It gives immediate feedback so clients can see how different foods affect them—they are fantastic tools. Vinnie equates the ability to view the results similar to reading a tachometer—it's like a human RPM gauge. CGMs aren't necessarily needed long term. It is a positive step for an investment toward your health. Once you know, you have to make a change. They discuss being "metabolically broken" and exactly what that means. (35:30) They discuss the "dawn effect" as well as how the hormones leptin and gremlin work. Vinnie and Paul talk about the benefits of strength training and how it affects metabolism. (48:00) Paul has a book out called "The Continuous Glucose Monitor Revolution" and you can find it here. [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

Episode 2338 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad talk about how it is never too late or early to be learning, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/05/never-too-late-early-episode-2338 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN NEVER TOO LATE OR EARLY After a bit of reminiscing about music shows like Soul Train and Eurovision, Gina lets Vinnie in on a little secret. (6:00) Gina shares a rumor and then kicks it to the curb. There is also some chat about the show "Firefly" and "rom coms". Gina recently purchased the NSNG® PDF and sent it to her mom since her mom has been asking questions. (13:30) She explains her mom and family's long history regarding dietary information and habits while growing up in the 1980s & 90s. Vinnie learns about "Shrinky Dinks". Vinnie suggests watching Fat: a documentary (see links below) to learn how some of the misinformation started. He also suggests reading Nina Teicholz's "Big Fat Surprise". Nina was a vegetarian that was researching to write an article about dietary fat and made several discoveries. Her book is the result of 10 years of a deep dive in research, not a measly Google search! Gina and Vinnie discuss each of their mothers' dietary attitudes and the mindset of listening (or not) to the people closest to them. (27:00) It's a reminder that it is never too late to start. Gina shares why it's never too early, either! Check out Gina's book My Extra Mom. She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and on youtube. [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

Episode 2337 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino talk about artificial sweeteners, fighting sugar addiction with tough love and delayed gratification, and much more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/05/tough-love-delayed-gratification-episode-2337 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN TOUGH LOVE & DELAYED GRATIFICATION Vinnie starts the show by noting that he has been approached by several prominent health experts for a possible "summit" event. (2:00) He gets a little concerned because he wants to ensure the NSNG® message stays as pure as possible. The WHO (World Health Organization) recently released an article that discourages using artificial sweeteners. (15:30) Vinnie was giving this advice since the 1980s! Anna reads the article and they discuss why they are a problem. They do not help with long-term weight loss and other undesirable effects. But then the WHO contradicts itself by saying things like raw sugar and fruit sugars can be ok. The problem with sweet & sugary flavors is that they keep the addiction active, instead of breaking a bad habit. (17:30) Anna and Vinnie dive deeper into the frustration of sugar addiction and how people try to find workarounds and "cheats". (26:00) Here comes the tough love and the benefits of delayed gratification. (28:00) The only way to get better is to cut out what is causing the problem! Some of Anna's long-term successes that she has achieved are when she made peace with and accepted delayed gratification. She makes some great points about the benefits of that behavior. Vinnie adds some great examples of his own about this. (32:50) PERI-MENOPAUSE AND MORE Anna transitions to talking about the challenges of peri-menopause/menopause based on a message she received. (35:40) Starting NSNG® should help with some of the symptoms, and book a consultation with Vinnie if you need some help. Your body doesn't respond the same way as when you are younger; NSNG® can help you with your hormonal balance. Vinnie shares a question he received from a pregnant listener and his very practical response. (37:30) Also, they talk a bit about not being carb-phobic; Anna elaborates. (50:00) They finish up with some recipe ideas, and Anna rips open the time-space continuum. Also, listen for the May promo code for NSNG® Foods' UltraFat offer! [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

Episode 2336 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino present "Kitchen 101" where Anna gives you the rundown on all the kitchen tools you'll need for starting, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/05/kitchen-101-what-you-need-episode-2336 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN KITCHEN 101 NOTE: If you can, it would be a good idea to watch the video for this episode as Anna will be going through a big list of kitchen tools and gadgets. After a little chat about recording platforms, Vinnie and Anna discuss how some people are intimidated by cooking. (5:00) Anna emphasizes that cooking for yourself is an act of self-care and self-love--so learn to do it! (15:00) If you are new to cooking, Anna shares the steps that will happen so that you can become comfortable cooking, and even confident experimenting. Get out a pen and paper if you can; Anna goes through a great list of items that will help you. From baking sheets to types of pans, to specific utensils--she goes through it all. She also gives you some easy meal suggestions like roasting veggies. Meat thermometers are really important. (33:00) She gives a couple of suggestions to make sure your meat is done properly. Anna doesn't bake as much as she used to, but now she used her stand-up mixer for other things, like making sausage. (36:00) They chat about certain cuts of meat that will save you money and still be good, and much cheaper than eating out at a restaurant. Vinnie shares a fun fact that he learned about himself through Dr. Anthony Jay. (44:00) They discuss slow cookers, instant pots, and air fryers. (44:55) Anna makes suggestions for making your own broth. Anna's big splurge is wooden bowls and carving boards. (50:00) They also chat a bit about woodworking and wood carving. Anna finished up her cooking and you get a little peek at her roasted tomatoes and how she made them. Also, listen for the May promo code for NSNG® Foods' UltraFat offer! [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

Episode 2335 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad talk about long-range trail hiking, why using weight loss drugs is making a deal with the devil, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/05/a-deal-with-the-devil-episode-2335 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN A DEAL WITH THE DEVIL Vinnie and Gina discuss long-range trail hikes, and what some people have experienced along the way. (2:00) They chat about "trail angels" and what they do. Some people have taken whole families on these extended hikes, just to give their families a view into a different way to learn about life. Gina asks Vinnie about the recent report that shows with drugs like Ozempic, that along with some fat loss, you lose muscle. (13:00) Losing muscle is bad--it is bad for the function of your metabolism and strength. That's why what you eat and strength training are important. This leads to a conversation about the trend of celebrity usage of those drugs. (17:00) Weight loss company Jenny Craig has recently announced it will be permanently ending business after 40 years. (22:00) They talk about "before and after" photos, and how they were done. Vinnie asks Gina about a recent birthday trip she took with her husband. (26:00) She shares her experience and how wonderful it was. This leads to a finish about what doesn't work for Vinnie in the physical aesthetics department. Also, listen for the May promo code for NSNG® Foods' UltraFat offer! Check out Gina's book My Extra Mom. She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and on youtube. [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

Episode 2334 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino declare death to B.S., give examples where people have become disconnected from logic, answer some questions from listeners, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/05/declare-death-to-bs-episode-2334 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN DECLARE DEATH TO B.S. Vinnie and Anna start the show by straightening out a couple of misunderstandings. (3:00) Anna launches into some items she has seen recently that are downright incorrect. (7:00) One is about an oatmeal product and cholesterol. Another is the recent revelation about Ozempic and how it creates muscle loss. Anna brings up some of the trends she has seen on "Shark Tank". (18:00) Vinnie and Anna discuss how many emails they each receive from vendors wanting to "schill" their products. (19:30) Anna reads an example letter. They discuss examples of all the B.S. out there and how it feeds on people's desperation. It's no wonder people are confused because of all the lies and wrong information. They answer some questions for listeners. (42:45) For the newbies: What is keto flu, a "whoosh", and what to do about it? What products that Anna and Vinnie prefer to use to avoid certain toxins? Anna has suggestions you can hear on her Substack. She also recommends the app EWG Healthy Living, to be able to search for suggestions there. Vinnie has had Anthony Jay, author of "Estrogeneration" on the podcast, so look him up! Vinnie has a couple of soap recommendations here. Also, listen for the May promo code for NSNG® Foods' UltraFat offer! [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

Episode 2333 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich speaks with natural bodybuilder Robert Sikes and they discuss the good and the bad of bodybuilding, what it takes to be "keto savage," and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/05/what-it-takes-with-robert-sikes-episode-2333 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN WHAT IT TAKES Vinnie welcomes natural bodybuilder Robert Sikes back; Robert is the host of the Keto Savage podcast. Vinnie explains his experience growing up around a gym and shares some of the early bodybuilders he admired. (2:00) Robert is a natural bodybuilder, which means he hasn't used steroids. (7:15) He used to do the usual traditional diet for bulking up for bodybuilding (high carb, high protein, low fat). But he then shares the behind-the-scenes of that lifestyle. Vinnie shares his experience from being around bodybuilders at the gym. Robert agrees that is more often an unhealthy sport, rather than a healthy one. Robert explains why he never took the steroid route. (13:15) He also shares some of his methods to build muscle and get ripped. (18:00) Robert is the host of the "Keto Savage" podcast, his website is ketosavage.com, and he has a book "Ketogenic Bodybuilding". Vinnie asks Robert about his approach to food and the ketogenic diet. (25:00) Robert has developed his own food product to get in more protein, "Keto Brick." He gives a further breakdown of his daily food intake. Robert's goal is to be the "leanest man on the planet" during his competition season. ALSO: Listen for the special May 2023 promo code for NSNG® Foods! [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

Episode 2332 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad talk about Vinnie's upcoming Mt. Whitney climb, altitude training, reminding yourself that today is your day, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/05/today-is-your-day-epsiode-2332 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN TODAY IS YOUR DAY Vinnie shares that he and "The Billionaire Don Coddington" have a Whitney climb coming up—and they'll do it twice! (5:00) They chat about camping on the mountain as well as various camping equipment, and necessities like coffee. They get into discussing altitude training, including the theory that you should "Train low, Sleep high", and Vinnie explains why. (17:00) This segues to a brief version of how Vinnie discovered he had leukemia. (20:23) Gina and Vinnie discuss some of the signs and symptoms Vinnie had. Vinnie shares another reason why he loves to climb: because goals like that keep him training and moving! (29:00) You don't get old until you STOP. As a final note, Vinnie tells a little secret on how to increase your chances of getting a climbing pass to Mt. Whitney. (30:00) Vinnie shared a recent Instagram post about "self-care" and how many hours a day people spend staring at computers and cell phones. (32:00) Gina shares that on a recent trip she unplugged for a time and loved it. Stop wasting your life doing that—get out and about as often as you can! Today is YOUR DAY. Also, listen for the May promo code for NSNG® Foods' UltraFat offer! Check out Gina's book My Extra Mom. She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and on youtube. [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

Episode 2331 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino share a huge list of resources to learn the science behind a low-carb lifestyle, discuss Bulgarian split squats, and how knowledge is always power, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/05/knowledge-always-power-episode-2331 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN KNOWLEDGE IS ALWAYS POWER Vinnie and Anna start the show worked up about a recent question they received. As a result, they share a long list of names and resources so you can learn the science behind the low-carb lifestyle. (14:00) Gary Taubes: Why We Get Fat, The Case Against Sugar, The Case for Keto Nina Teicholz: Big Fat Surprise Prof. Tim Noakes: Diabetes Unpacked, thenoakesfoundation.org Dr. Eric Westman: ericwestmanmd.com Dr. Malcolm Kendrick: The Great Cholesterol Con and drmalcolmkendrick.org Ivor Cummins: The Fat Emperor on youtube Dave Feldman: cholesterolcode.com and you can find his "Extreme Drop" experiment here. Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt and Dr. Bret Scher of dietdoctor.com You can also find Dr. Tony Hampton, Dr. Tro Kalayjian, Dr. Mark Cucuzzella, and others on this same website. Dr. Stephen Phinney and Dr. Jeff Volek of Virta Health: virtahealth.com Dr. Tro Kalayjian of the LowCarbMD podcast Dr. Ben Bikman: Why We Get Sick Dr. Nadir Ali: on youtube and at alicardiology.com Dr. Philip Ovadia: Stay Off My Operating Table Dr. Thomas Seyfried at tomseyfried.com Anna goes through the steps she has taken in her own health journey to advocate for herself. (24:15) Don't be afraid of your doctors and don't be afraid of asking questions. Do not be led around by blind faith, especially about your health—knowledge is always power! You can view Vinnie's first two documentaries, both of which have many of the doctors listed above. The movies are a great place to start your learning journey! CUE THE APPLAUSE Anna and Vinnie chat about a recent email from NSNG Lifestyle Inspiration and SuperFan Eddie Fackler. (29:15) Eddie has recently gotten into ultra running, and the discussion is about the recent achievement of the runner Mike McKnight (low-carb-runner.com) Anna then discusses Bulgarian split squats and how they have upped her game and strength level. (39:00) Vinnie recommends for people new to exercise just start with regular lunges, but Bulgarian split squats are great. He also shares the proper form in which to do them. Vinnie shares how just because your body is strong in some ways, doesn't mean it's strong in other aspects. (46:45) He gives an example of what would happen when he was long-distance cycling. Vinnie explains what "DOMS" is (delayed onset muscle soreness): "It's your body applauding you for doing the right thing." BOOM. (52:00) Also, listen for the May promo code for NSNG® Foods' UltraFat offer! [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

Episode 2330 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Ivor Cummins back and they discuss details about cholesterol and avoiding the revolving door between the FDA, academia, big businesses, and much more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/05/avoiding-revolving-door-episode-2330 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN AVOIDING THE REVOLVING DOOR Vinnie welcomes Ivor Cummins back, and Ivor reviews his years of expertise in biochemical engineering and data analysis for any new listeners. (2:30) Ivor's video "Cholesterol Conundrum" launched a new awareness about cholesterol. They discuss how Ancel Keyes and Academia spread wrong information and Big Food and Big Pharma joined in. This has created a "revolving door" relationship in funding and misleading information. Vinnie believes that most people want to do the right thing but are ignorant of the facts. (10:00) Even a big percentage of doctors have been misled. (16:00) Ivor shares what he has learned about cholesterol and how it works in our system. (17:00) He explains LDL, what to pay attention to, and why higher numbers do not necessarily mean high risk. Even when cholesterol is off, it's typically a sign of a different problem such as autoimmune conditions, insulin resistance, etc. (19:00) Vinnie asks if there's a time and a place where cholesterol would be a problem. (20:00) This leads to a discussion about statins and whether they are affecting the foundational problem. It's not the LDL that is the problem, it's damaging the LDL by eating a lot of sugars. (25:45) Certain numbers can indicate other issues instead. Your liver will always make the amount of cholesterol you need unless artificially forced to by a medication. (34:00) Ivor explains more about how cholesterol is an energy transport system. He explains a "party trick" experiment that Dave Feldman did. Low cholesterol isn't necessarily good because it depends on what it is caused by. Ivor gives an example of this with certain oils and plant sterols and stanols. (38:00) VITAMINS AND YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM They move on to talk about vitamins and which ones are beneficial and in what amounts. (42:00) Ivor created a presentation about the benefits of vitamin D that you can view on youtube. They discuss vitamin K and the mk7 and mk4 components as well. These are vital to assist in boosting insulin resistance and immunity. You can find Ivor Cummins at The Fat Emperor website here: thefatemperor.com. He is also on Twitter as @FatEmperor. Also, listen for the May promo code for NSNG® Foods' UltraFat offer! [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

Episode 2329 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad have a little fun with a table manners quiz, discuss two common questions about exercise, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/05/two-common-questions-episode-2329 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN TWO COMMON QUESTIONS After a discussion of bad disco music, Miss Manner's etiquette, sloppy clothing, and ways to avoid "death scrolling" on your phone, Vinnie and Gina turn the conversation to answer two of the most common questions about exercise. (2:00) Gina asks Vinnie what he considers the best and/or worst time to exercise. (18:20) Vinnie has some recommendations on what may be best. Gina brings up the topic of difficulty falling asleep if exercising too late; Vinnie has answers. Magnesium can help relax you. Blue light (screen time) on any electronic device should be stopped at least one hour before going to bed. Next question Gina asks: Is it better to work out before or after eating? (24:45) Vinnie shares what he prefers. There is no magical window of time, and he explains. Do what you can, when you can! No excuses, because it's important enough to find a way! Vinnie reminds listeners that even actors and other professionals never get to rest, not matter how successful they are. Also, listen for the May promo code for NSNG® Foods' UltraFat offer! Check out Gina's book My Extra Mom. She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and on youtube. [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

Episode 2328 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino welcome George Kolasa and Justin Tarquinio to discuss cancer, George's glioblastoma journey, Cycle for Survival, and turning pain into purpose, and much more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/05/pain-into-purpose-episode-2328 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN PAIN INTO PURPOSE Vinnie and Anna start the show talking about cancer and Vinnie's battle with a rare form of leukemia. (2:00) Gina Grad's dad passed away from the same form of leukemia, and he had always lived a healthy lifestyle. Anna asks Vinnie to share more details about his journey. Vinnie has been cancer free for 16 years; his leukemia is a form that usually returns within 5 years. Vinnie and Anna bring on family members George Kolasa and Justin Tarquinio. (26:30) George and Justin are partners and are here to share their story. George was diagnosed about a year ago with glioblastoma, a rare type of brain tumor. Doctors discovered a tumor the size of a grapefruit; however, George had few signs or symptoms. More tumors have developed, but these are inoperable. Justin shares some of his thoughts of guilt; he believed he should have noticed certain signs earlier. He emphasizes that he doesn't want to make people paranoid, but if you notice something very "off", go get scanned! Anna asks George about his approach to his diagnosis, and how he decided to handle it. George shares his inspirational approach and thoughts concerning his diagnosis. It allows him to live with more dignity and turns pain into purpose! CYCLE FOR SURVIVAL George and Justin have created a fundraising Team under Cycle for Survival. (59:30) They have a goal of raising one million dollars and ALL FUNDS go directly to research! Please consider donating to George's team at www.cycleforsurvival.org. All rare forms of cancers make up approximately 50 percent of all cancers. George is getting treated through Memorial Sloan Kettering; you can read more about them at www.mskcc.org. He also shares information on other treatments to control the tumors. You can follow George on Instagram at @gkolasa and Justin at @jtarq where they share inspiring content for others. Cycle for Survival is on Instagram at @cycleforsurvival and on Twitter @Cycle4Survival. Anna and Vinnie wrap up the show chatting about upcoming shows and a few other things. Also, listen for the May promo code for NSNG® Foods' UltraFat offer! Photos of our guests George and Justin. [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

Episode 2327 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt back to the show to discuss what drives satiety, whole foods vs. processed foods, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/05/what-drives-satiety-dr-andreas-eenfeldt-episode-2327 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN WHAT DRIVES SATIETY Vinnie welcomes back Dr. Eenfeldt who is the Founder & CEO of dietdoctor.com. Andreas was also in both of Vinnie's "FAT" documentaries. Vinnie and Andreas talk about the evolution of keto and debunking myths about it. (9:00) They also discuss various challenges of veganism, and how both keto and veganism have a "religious" following. Carnivore has a similar following; however, all these options can work but may be too much for many people to sustain. They talk about the importance of protein in varying diets. They turn the conversation to the topic of satiety (feeling full or satisfied). (21:00) What contributes to satiety and what hinders feeling full? Processed foods and even certain other food combinations can drive cravings and cause people to eat more. The book "Salt Sugar Fat", by Michael Moss is a good book that describes how food manufacturers formulate food for profits. (27:30) NSNG® and low-carb approaches are great starters for retraining the brain and hormones to lessen cravings. THE LURE AND DOWNSIDE OF DRUGS Vinnie and Dr. Eenfeldt discuss the downsides of drugs like Wegovy. (37:30) Though some people may see a slight improvement, a person has to stay on the drug; otherwise, all the weight comes back. There is evidence that such drugs also eat away at lean muscle mass. It's just way better to get your nutrients from real food and have your hormones respond with satiety. Vinnie gives the comparison of eating the same number of ounces of steak vs. the same amount of chips; as a result, one will satisfy you, and one will keep you craving. (50:00) Vinnie talks about consultations and the word "plateau" and how he helps people through them. (48:00) You can and should have communion over yourself--you need to take your power back! (24:00) Dr. Eenfeldt reminds us that it's not always about willpower; some foods drive cravings, so it's best to avoid those foods. It's better to focus on the quality of the food itself. Also, listen for the May promo code for NSNG® Foods' UltraFat offer! [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

Episode 2326 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad discuss the influx of new NSNG® followers, what a "map of a consult" looks like, and much more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/05/map-of-a-consult-episode-2326 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN MAP OF A CONSULT After a little chat about music from the 1990s, Vinnie and Gina discuss the newer influx of Mike Rowe listeners. (8:00) One in particular caught his attention, and they chat about why. Gina asks Vinnie what a "map of a consult" looks like. (12:20) They discuss Gina's first time meeting Vinnie and getting introduced to NSNG®. Gina describes how she had been immersed in a "diet mentality" from a very young age. At first, she was skeptical about NSNG® as it contradicted everything she had been previously told. She also struggled with things like society's idealized version of beauty and slimness. This leads to a discussion about Gina's recent much-needed breast reduction surgery and its challenges. (19:00) They also discuss Vinnie's mother, Marie, who had fallen and hurt her hip and shoulder. (28:00) Vinnie explains what he did to help Marie avoid surgery. He also helped her lose weight during the time she was recovering; as a result, Marie is back at her high school weight. Also, listen for the May promo code for NSNG® Foods' UltraFat offer! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

Episode 2325 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino give an Exercise 101 guide and discuss the goal of living an optimal life, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/05/living-an-optimal-life-epsiode-2325 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN LIVING AN OPTIMAL LIFE Vinnie and Anna have gone over the basics of NSNG® nutrition; now it's time to go over exercise. There is no doubt that exercise will help you live not only a "normal" life but an optimal one! Vinnie goes over what he recently saw at the gym; how even when some people are at the gym they are not really working out, especially if they are "death scrolling". In earlier years, it was the norm for people to be active all day; but now our modern lifestyles have trained us to be weak. Vinnie and Anna chat about recent goals and talk about being "fit to do what". This leads to chatting a bit about CrossFit and Lance Armstrong and the issues Vinnie has with them. (20:30) Anna tells Vinnie about what she has been doing for her exercise goals and how she is doing so far this year. (27:40) She's also added cold plunging, and now she can't imagine starting her morning without it. Anna loves challenges because it is good to put one's body under hormetic stress. It's also good because it helps you address where you may need to make adjustments. THE IMPORTANCE OF MOVEMENT Vinnie goes over why weight training is so important, and the best kinds of moves to do. (39:20) You don't have to go hardcore--just start from where you are and make incremental improvements. He gives a general way to think about how much weight and repetitions to do. He also addresses abs/core. They discuss the very important issue of bone health, especially as we age. (48:45) Vinnie explains the distinction between weight bearing and weight lifting. Things like cycling and swimming are good for you, but are not weight-bearing, so it doesn't improve bone strength. You cannot afford NOT to exercise. (54:40) It used to be people would get 12 hours of activity a day due to the type of work there was. Now people balk at the idea of getting even 7 hours in a week! Eating a low-carb lifestyle along with exercise will magnify your weight loss and health results! Anna adds that there is a mental transition that often occurs that makes people want to move more, even when they hadn't been active or athletic before in their lives. (55:00) There are a few more comments about things like TRX and other exercises and how they can be helpful and/or convenient. Also, listen for the May promo code for NSNG® Foods' UltraFat offer! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

Episode 2324 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes back NSNG® success story Scott King and they discuss new challenges, being honest with yourself, that it's the journey, not the destination, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/04/being-honest-yourself-episode-2324 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN BEING HONEST WITH YOURSELF Vinnie welcomes back longtime NSNG® success story, Scott King. Scott reviews his health and weight loss history and how he discovered Vinnie. (6:00) Scott was at one time 600 lbs., had gastric bypass surgery, but gained a lot of the weight back. Scott knew he had to change his lifestyle when he realized, in a scary situation, he wouldn't be able to help his family. Vinnie noticed a recent Instagram post by Scott, where Scott revealed something he had been struggling with. It was a new bad habit: he shares that he had gotten addicted to "zero sugar" energy drinks. Scott's sugar cravings came back, even after years of not having cravings by living an NSNG® lifestyle. Scott recommends always being honest with yourself and your habits, so you don't fall back into them. Vinnie and Scott discuss energy drinks, the ingredients, and the detrimental effects they have on your body. (23:00) Scott has decided to give himself a new challenge, a longer-range Ironman Triathlon. (35:00) Vinnie shares some advice, both about the experience and the training. Vinnie emphasizes that it's all about the good memories and the journey, not the destination. [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

Episode 2323 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad discuss behind the curtain of the weight loss "reality" show "The Biggest Loser" and more. https:/vinnietortorich.com/2024/04/behind-the-curtain-episode-2323 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN BEHIND THE CURTAIN Vinnie and Gina start the show with a little chat about music, cheeseburgers, and the failure rate of veganism. (2:30) Gina asks Vinnie about well-known television trainer Jillian Michaels. (7:00) Vinnie shares some thoughts about her, the show "The Biggest Loser" and what he knows went on behind the curtain. Vinnie had a chance to audition for the show and gives reasons why he chose not to. He and Gina believe Jillian is probably behaving as directed, however: It's a horrible way to treat people who are desperate to get help. The show's whole premise comes across as trying to help but is actually humiliating to the contestants. Vinnie then shares a bit about his experience training Margaret Cho and the one thing he laments about it. (27:30) Don't forget to look for Gina and Bryan Bishop (aka "Bald Bryan") on youtube here. PLUS... Vinnie reveals a Pure Coffee Club special Promo Code. (LISTEN FOR IT!) [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

Episode 2322- On this Monday's show Anna Vocino welcomes special surprise guest Serena Scott Thomas and they discuss "Solidcore" exercise, midlife challenges for women, and much more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/04/midlife-challenges-episode-2319 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN MIDLIFE CHALLENGES Serena Scott Thomas joins Anna Vocino on this special episode as Vinnie is on vacation. (2:00) For exercise, Serena has been going to "Solidcore". (6:00) She gives the reason she started, how it's going, and all the benefits she's experiencing. She had a running injury but also realized how weak some of her stabilizing muscles were. She loves it so much she is obsessed and goes 4-5 times a week. It has made great changes in her strength and physique. Anna and Serena talk a bit about hormetic stressors: you have to have a certain amount of stress to grow and get stronger. (21:45) Anna's 50th birthday is coming up soon and they discuss aging and going into your next decades as strong and healthy as you can be. Anna suggests Dr. Peter Attia's book, "Outlive", which is about longevity. It's important to give yourself your best shot at life! Serena recently lost her mother, and she and Anna discuss handling grief, and comfort cravings (both physically and mentally). This leads to discussing self-reflection, self-forgiveness, and transgenerational trauma. MENOPAUSE Anna encourages men to listen to the conversation about menopause. (42:15) It will affect men as well, so they know how to help their significant others. The women discuss many of the midlife challenges, such as mood, brain fog, hot flashes, sleep issues, and much more. For many women, menopause is brutal; the changes can be overwhelming. There are not a lot of remedies for many of the issues; however, both women notice that they feel better when staying NSNG®. There are all kinds of inexpensive meds for men, but not many for women. Luckily, it has been found that previous concerns about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) have been incorrect. Make sure you speak to a doctor who is well-informed about the current research. Anna feels particularly overwhelmed at times as she is dealing with some of these issues while having the stress of starting a new business. This leads to a brief discussion about cold plunges, which Anna has been doing. [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

Episode 2321 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich brings in Anna Vocino to review the basics of NSNG® for newcomers to the show, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/04/basics-of-NSNG-epsiode-2321 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN A LITTLE INTRODUCTION This episode is to review the basics of NSNG for the new "Rowebies". (2:00) That's the nickname given to people who have discovered NSNG® after listening to Vinnie on the Mike Rowe Podcast. It is not uncommon for people to have consultations with Vinnie to stay on track, even if they've been NSNG for a long time. Vinnie describes how he started NSNG. (17:15) Vinnie has been an ultra athlete for years, yet got leukemia. He describes what part of his lifestyle was like as an ultra-athlete. THE BASICS OF NSNG® They run down the list of what you can and should eat. (28:30) List of Healthy fats, meats, eggs, full-fat dairy, and so much more, and the benefits of each. This list is available in the NSNG e-book, available here. Vinnie shares why you can over-consume the right things when beginning, as you are retraining your hormone responses. (47:00) They explain why CICO (Calorie in, Calorie out) is not effective. You can track macros and/or what you eat if you like, but it is unnecessary! You can be successful without logging everything, so it's easy. Some people come from a disordered eating or diet mentality, and logging every item can be negative. They chat further about ideal veggies to have. Anna shares ideas. (56:00) However, things like cauliflower crusts should be used with caution. Read the ingredients as they often use a lot of non-friendly fillers like Cassava flour and tapioca starch. Cassava, potatoes, and other tubers are starchy and behave in your system like sugars. They talk about condiments as well. (1:01:00) Anna reminds listeners to read the ingredients list on labels, not the nutritional panel. It's important to know the actual contents, not just the numbers on the panel. Vinnie and Anna advise newcomers to really give themselves time to acclimate and see results, especially if they have been metabolically broken for a long time. (1:11:00) They also talk about both natural and artificial sweeteners--both are bad! They also review various beverages, and why some are better than others. (1:18:00) PLUS... Vinnie reveals a Pure Coffee Club special Promo Code. (LISTEN FOR IT!) [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

Episode 2320 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich tells Gina Grad the tale of paying the price when he went home to Louisiana for Easter, the fallout from seed oils, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com2023/04/paying-the-price-episode-2320 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN PAYING THE PRICE Vinnie took a road trip home to Louisiana recently and shares how he plans for it. (2:50) He also shares the events that took place and how he decided if and when he will put Life Into Living (LIL). Vinnie has a rule for himself that he will have fried catfish only when he visits Louisiana. (8:15) But sometimes things just don't go quite as you planned… Nevertheless, Vinnie made sure to stop the LIL before it got way out of hand. He felt different afterward and attributes it to seed oils that a lot of the food was probably prepared with. They chat about how Vinnie has always cultivated "delayed gratification", especially when involved with sports. (14:00) Gina makes a great point that "sweet" is not a flavor. (2:48) Vinnie and Gina talk about how their bodies feel after having sugar, carbs, or seed oils. (31:00) This leads to a brief chat about how nightclubs work. Vinnie mentions Cate Shanahan, who has been rallying against seed oil for years. She is the one who got Vinnie into looking at seed oils more closely. PLUS... Vinnie reveals a Pure Coffee Club special Promo Code. (LISTEN FOR IT!) [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

Episode 2319 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss calculations and observations, from NSNG® successes to Anna's trip to Italy, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/04/calculations-observations-episode-2319 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN CALCULATIONS & OBSERVATIONS Vinnie and Anna start the show discussing Vinnie's upcoming Mike Rowe podcast episode; it will be his second appearance. He conservatively estimates that NSNG® has helped people lose over a million pounds. The NSNG® e-book is only $10 and has changed people's lives in so many ways. They switch to discussing some of Vinnie's recent Instagram posts. (16:50) They chat a bit more about the upcoming Mike Rowe episode that Vinnie has done. (25:15) Vinnie shares a bit about working on his fourth documentary. Then Anna shares a bunch of observations from her recent trip to Italy. (29:40) She talks about food culture. She shares her thoughts about the percentage of heavy people she saw. Vinnie has been to Italy several times and shares a story as well. Anna mentions she's recently joined some Reddit groups and lets Vinnie know that they still have plenty of work to do to get the word out about misconceptions about meat and other food. (47:15) PLUS... Vinnie reveals a Pure Coffee Club special Promo Code. (LISTEN FOR IT!) [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

Episode 2318 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich speaks with longtime friend Dr. Wayne Sotile about resilience and growth, confirmation bias, psycho-social development, and much more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/04/resilience-growth-dr-wayne-sotile-episode-2318 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN RESILIENCE & GROWTH Vinnie and Wayne are from the same area of Louisiana and spend some time telling various stories about growing up there. (2:00) Wayne shares his educational and medical background and how he came to study resilience. (18:05) They chat about the concept of luck vs. hard work; there are no shortcuts. (23:00) Wayne now works with doctors and other high-achieving people; as a result, they discuss how many doctors are overworked and hospitals understaffed. Vinnie asks Wayne's thoughts on why so many doctors appear to be resistant to new information. They discuss confirmation bias and how resilient people are much more prone to be inquisitive and have an open mind. (42:15) We close off our knowledge bases when we are resistant to new ideas. Growth only happens at the point of vulnerability. (46:00) They move on to the challenges of today based on the use of devices like the cell phone. (50:30) There is a vast change in the psycho-social dynamic in people, especially young people. There is an epidemic of loneliness. Wayne describes the concept of E.A.R: Energy, Attitude, Relationships, and what you decide to give your energy to. You can learn more about Dr. Wayne Sotile and the Sotile Center for Resilience. PLUS... Vinnie reveals a Pure Coffee Club special Promo Code. (LISTEN FOR IT! [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

Episode 2317 - BEST OF: Today we replay an episode from 2015 when Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Dr. Thomas Seyfried from Boston College and they discuss all about how sugar fuels cancer. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/04/best-of-sugar-fuels-cancer-with-dr-thomas-seyfreid-episode-2317/ PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Villa Cappelli Pure Vitamin Club SUGAR FUELS CANCER After leukemia (and during) people kept telling Vinnie he needed to do certain things. (3:00) Eat macro-diet and micro-diet, juice everything, have wheatgrass, etc. or he would die. He went to his hematologist and asked how much of it was the truth. His incredibly intelligent hematologist simply said, "Stay away from sugar!" Everything is pointing toward sugar as one of the things that cancer loves. Sugar does not cause cancer; cells that make tumors feed on sugar. (4:40) Sugar is a prime fuel, but not the only fuel. Our red blood cells are constantly making a little lactate. Tumor cells have defective mitochondria so they make lots of lactate. Dr. Seyfried explains the mechanisms behind the process and why it's so important to understand. WHAT CAUSES CANCER? Cancer can be caused by a variety of things. (8:20) Some examples are radiation exposure, chemicals in the environment, chronic inflammation, and age. Mutations in genomes that we inherit can be involved. (10:35) People can be predisposed to cancers. Genomes are your set of genes and differences and mutations in them. However, there is a misunderstanding about cancer; the industry has believed that cancer is genetic because tumors have mutations. (11:50) This has caused a lot of misdirection in research and treatment. Dr. Seyfried explains even more of the science of how cancer cells work; cancer is a metabolic disease. (23:30) They also discuss the benefits of ketones and the ketogenic diet. It is highly important to understand the difference between ketosis and ketoacidosis--they are very different things. They discuss therapeutic ketones and whether or not they can help certain brain processing issues like autism. (55:00) You can read more about Dr. Seyfried on Boston College's website. https://www.bc.edu/bc-web/schools/mcas/departments/biology/people/faculty-directory/thomas-seyfried.html Dr. Seyfried recommends the book Tripping Over the Truth, by Travis Christofferson. PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11 2022! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

Episode 2316 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss pushing your limits with cold plunges, leg day, vibrating pills, and much more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/04/pushing-your-limits-episode-2316 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN PUSHING YOUR LIMITS Vinnie and Anna chat a bit about Vinnie's (at the time of this recording) upcoming trip to California. (2:00) Anna then brings up how she has been getting into the "cold plunging" movement. (6:30) She describes how she's progressed doing it, how it feels, and how she hopes to benefit. She's been inspired to try it from listening to people like Gary Brecka. Cold plunges done correctly have shown positive healing results for people with autoimmune conditions. Anna's 50th birthday is coming up and Vinnie scoffs at the idea because Anna looks so amazing. (10:45) Anna wants to head into her next decade in the most positive ways possible. This leads to some fun discussion of doppelgängers, aging, and more cold plunging therapy. Vinnie wants to discuss weightlifting and a recent documentary he saw about bodybuilder Dorian Yates. (27:00) Vinnie shares information about certain bodybuilding history. He also advocates for what makes a good "leg day", and pushing your limits. They also discuss "natural" bodybuilding vs. steroids. GETTING YOURSELF MOVING Anna brings up a recent "cure" for constipation: a vibration pill. (41:00) They have a lot of fun with this discussion; however, there is serious talk about real ways to solve this health issue. The best way is to get your eating in proper order, with healthy foods and proper nutrients, and a healthy gut microbiome. And no, psyllium husks do not have the proper nutrients and are not necessary! They chat about how difficult it is to get people to think differently and be open to things like simply changing your eating. (47:00) People end up making themselves victims. People have also been led to believe that they should never question their doctors or the status quo. Vinnie and Anna share ways they have helped themselves by trying different, reasonable things. [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

Episode 2315 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich and return guest Professor Tim Noakes discuss sports science, dealing with carb intolerance, your brain and "the bonk", and much more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/04/dealing-carb-intolerance-tim-noakes-episode-2315 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN DEALING WITH CARB INTOLERANCE Vinnie and Prof. Tim Noakes begin with a discussion of Tim's professional background, especially in the early years of sports science. (2:00) He has been involved with sports science for decades. Sports science studies the whole human biological system, and its entire functioning. They discuss the early days of sports science used in the Olympics and other events like the Tour de France and what things were discovered. Tim has written several books such as Lore of Running (now in its 4th edition) and Real Food on Trial. (11:00) Tim constantly reviews new information and updates his work based on the findings; you have to move with the evidence. Vinnie asks Tim to share what the issue was with Tim's historical trial and the "tweet heard around the world". (17:30) The trial was about information and not being able to speak outside the narrative of certain organizations. He gives various details about the trial, too. They turn to the topic of Diabetes. (26:00) Tim shares his history dealing with T2D and what he's discovered about himself using a low-carb lifestyle. He emphasizes that diabetes is carb intolerance. Vinnie and Tim discuss dealing with carb intolerance and give examples of ideal levels. (33:00) Even 1 gram of higher insulin inhibits the burning of fat. Many people don't understand that if they have large amounts of visceral fat, they are insulin resistant and at the very least, pre-diabetic. Your liver can produce any glucose your brain needs, except possibly over 4-5 hours of constant exercise; Tim explains. (35:00) The purpose of "carb burning" is not because your body "needs" the carbs; it's because your body is trying to burn off (or get rid of) the glucose in the blood. (35:20) Keeping your glucose and insulin flat is what keeps you healthy. (37:00) THE "BONK" They also discuss going through a "bonk", and how the brain responds to carbs, even sweetness. (37:15) Tim discusses a study where they discovered surprising results about burning carbs vs. burning fat. The people in the study who were pre-diabetic benefitted the most from a high-fat diet. (50:30) This leads to a discussion about questioning long-held theories. (51:00) So they discuss the different Zones in exercise that can be done on a ketogenic diet--it's higher than previously thought! They chat a bit about the training and success of Kenyan and Ethiopian elite runners. (55:00) Vinnie gets Tim's take on the use of drugs like Ozempic. (58:00) Changing your behavior is the only real way to be successful with your health. You can donate to the Noakes Foundation or The Nutrition Network; Tim explains the important work that they do. You can find Prof. Noakes on Twitter at @ProfTimNoakes and @loreofrunning. [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

Episode 2314 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad discuss amazing memory skills, thinking about fitness outside the box, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/04/fitness-outside-the-box-episode-2314 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN FITNESS OUTSIDE THE BOX Gina has a long history being on several podcasts, and she added another one. (2:00) Check out the "Brian and Gina Show" on your podcast platform and also at @LAmag on Twitter and Instagram. You can also find videos for the show on youtube here. This leads to a conversation about Vinnie's "half-photo" memory, and other prominent people with impressive memory recall, and what some of the issues with it would be. (6:00) Gina shares what she recently did that helped her get more walking in without even trying. (24:30) Vinnie emphasizes that "your body doesn't know if your brain is having fun"—so do whatever works to get movement in! Exercise doesn't have to be toiling away. Vinnie shares his recent experience at LAX where everyone is laying around on their phones, looking like "broken dolls."(27:20) Check out Vinnie's Instagram to see some of the items he discusses. Vinnie opted to keep walking around the airport to get HIS steps in. This leads to a conversation about air travel and the downward trend of wearing pajamas and sweats during travel. (33:00) They discuss how attempting to make oneself more presentable can help keep your day and mindset. Vinnie makes sure he gets dressed in nicer clothes daily, or else he'd be in workout clothes all day, every day. [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

Episode 2313 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino answer several questions regarding health, plus the concern of ignorance vs. choice in lifestyle, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/04/ignorance-vs-choice-episode-2313 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN IGNORANCE vs. CHOICE Vinnie and Anna start the show chatting about various streaming shows that they've been (or should) be watching, as well as the 80s movies they enjoy. (2:00) They then switch to answering questions from social media. (13:20) How can you influence those you care about to try NSNG® before they go on meds? Both Vinnie and Anna have insight about this, and some of it boils down to ignorance (about what works) vs. choice (ignoring what they know). Anna had the same struggle with her mom, as well as with other people she knows. All you can do is be a good example--don't preach to those who are not ready. How much fiber is needed when someone has gut issues? (33:20) How much is too much cheese or dairy? (46:15) What are some good arm exercises? (48:45) Vinnie gives some suggestions and Vinnie demonstrates one (so watch the video, too). You may be amazed at how doing exercises properly, even with lighter weights, can really work your arms and shoulders. Especially if you are new to the show, head over to iTunes or wherever you listen to the podcast, and write a great review! It helps the show gets noticed more, and gets the word out about NSNG® and good health! [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

Episode 2312 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes physicist Ally Houston, and the two discuss brain health, metabolic health, being a "recovering physicist," and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/03/recovering-physicist-ally-houston-episode-2312 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN A RECOVERING PHYSICIST Vinnie welcomes physicist Ally Houston; Vinnie heard of Ally through Dr. Georgia Ede. (2:00) Ally talks a bit about his career and studies as a physicist, and the two briefly discuss the concept of perpetual motion and entropy (look it up). (3:45) They discuss mental health and challenges like OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder). (9:30) Getting your metabolic health back with change your life! Ally shares his health background. (14:15) He had been struggling since a child with various autoimmune conditions as well as mental health diagnoses. Ally describes conditions like achalasia cardia, sarcoidosis, and others. They discuss vitamin D, the generalized bad metabolic health in the U.K., and something called the "Glasgow Effect". Vinnie asks how Ally came to a ketogenic lifestyle. (20:00) Ally came across Gary Taubes and his Good Calories, Bad Calories book; he also discovered other blogs and resources about the ketogenic diet. He started experimenting with his eating and within weeks was seeing a significant difference in his clarity of thinking, healing depression, and more. Ally shares what some of his day-to-day mental struggles were. Ally considers himself a "recovering physicist" and explains why. (25:15) He suspects a lot of highly-educated people in medicine and other areas can become rigid in their thinking. Vinnie and Ally discuss Georgia Ede's work in studying the effects of a ketogenic diet on treatment-resistant depression. (34:00) The conversation turns to bicycle racing, racer Graeme Obree, and the physics involved. (36:20) EXPERIMENTING WITH FOOD Vinnie and Ally chat further about how Ally experimented with changes in eating. (48:00) They discuss how mitochondria are supposed to work in the body and how seed oils do damage to mitochondria. Ally now works alongside Rachel Brown on metpsy.com as a consultant to help guide people to better brain health and physical health. PLUS... Vinnie reveals an NSNG® FOODS special Promo Code. (LISTEN FOR IT!) [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

Episode 2311 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad chat about chocolate eggs and diet hacks, zone 2 training, and much more. https://vinnietortorich.com/chocolate-eggs-diet-hacks-episode-2311 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN CHOCOLATE EGGS & DIET HACKS Vinnie and Gina spend the first few minutes talking about some great music and musicians; as a result, Vinnie gives Gina some homework. (2:00) Gina gives a little history of her childhood during Easter time and gives Vinnie his next challenge, which is trying a Cadbury chocolate egg. (14:30) Vinnie shares his thoughts and they both talk about chocolates. Vinnie references the book "Salt Sugar Fat" which talks about how food companies use scientists to create cravings for processed foods. (24:40) Gina brings up a diet hack she heard about recently and gets Vinnie's take. (30:00) They chat about cold plunging as well as James Nestor, his book "Breath", and proper breathing. This leads to Vinnie teaching about zone 2 training, how to calculate it, and why zone 3 isn't always good. (39:30) Tim Noakes recently conducted studies on differences in zone training. PLUS... Vinnie reveals an NSNG® FOODS special Promo Code. (LISTEN FOR IT!) [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

Episode 2310 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino answer some questions from prepping to run a race to teaching you all about protein powders, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/03/all-about-protein-powders-episode-2310 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN ALL ABOUT PROTEIN POWDERS Vinnie and Anna chat a little bit about cold plunging and saunas. (1:45) Anna asks Vinnie to share suggestions on the best ways to prep leading up to running a half marathon (or similar) race. (6:00) Vinnie goes through various types of protein powders, including for vegans and vegetarians. (14:00) Vegans and vegetarians may use pea or hemp protein, but they aren't as digestible and are incomplete. Vinnie lists the various type of protein powders (whey, egg, etc.) and the differences between each. Protein powders shouldn't be used as meal replacements, but rather as a supplement to real food. (30:00) Stay away from powders that have flavors--they most likely have sweeteners and aren't NSNG®. He also suggests what circumstances in which protein powders work best. Anna shares some thoughts on the use of protein powders not that they've been woven into the idea of a "diet mentality." (30:00) Vinnie believes collagen peptides are for a different purpose in your health; he adds that both bovine and marine are good. Anna and Vinnie answer a couple of questions from the internet about food prep ("confit") and what to do about weak glutes. (41:45) PLUS... Vinnie reveals an NSNG® FOODS special Promo Code. (LISTEN FOR IT!) [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!