Episode 2454 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss companies getting called out, leading by example, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/02/getting-called-out-episode-2454 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Reminiscing & Producing on the Fly The duo starts reminiscing about the early days of the podcast. (2:00) Anna started writing her first cookbook and learned to do her own photography. They chat about the history of “producing on the fly.” They have switched to a different platform, and sound and video have improved. Vinnie has confirmed through a source that he is being shadow-banned. There’s a question about the olive oil in a popular coffee chain beverage. There is a UC Davis study that lists uncut olive oils. (14:30) However, the study is several years old now; as a result, they are not sure how current the list of good olive oil brands is. Anna recommends a deep dive into various brands; any reliable producer should be transparent about their process. Clive Prosumer espresso machine is Vinnie’s favorite. (Clive doesn't sponsor the show). (17:00) Getting Called Out General Mills has been called out in an article by Consumer Reports due to plastics in some of their foods. (20:00) In " addresses this topic. Podcast guest Mike Keen’s (ep. 2375) research around Greenland reveals plastics were found in seal poop in one of the more pristine places on Earth. (21:00) Anna is disturbed by phthalates in some of General Mills’ foods—how does it get there? (23:00) Phthalates make plastics more durable; however, they are considered a “forever chemical." This means they do not leave the body. They have been associated with heart disease, diabetes, and obesity, as well as causing hormonal dysregulation. Big Food doesn’t care; they do what they can get away with until called out by consumer advocates. (26:00) You end up ingesting micro-doses over time. From canned beverages to packaged foods to what containers you use—it all adds up. It’s important to read the ingredients on food labels; Anna shares an example of a protein bar. (30:30) The messaging claims for meat alternatives didn’t pass Vinnie’s “smell test." (32:30) "Plant-based" has leveled out, as has the “keto explosion” of packaged foods. Vinnie's "Beyond Impossible" documentary explains it all. (See additional show notes for links to the documentary). Anna reads an article about a new version of Beyond Meat that is coming out. The fake meat manufacturer is trying to lure back consumers. (41:00) Lead by Example Anna hears how hard NSNG® is when others in the family are not on board. (46:30) Belief work is a thing. Only make suggestions if someone asks about your progress. Don’t preach “Vinnie says” or load others up with unsolicited “you should”s. Vinnie agrees: People have to do it on their own.  Please avoid preaching and never shame others. Body positivity ought to be rebranded. Loving yourself and still seeking health are not mutually exclusive. Shoutout to a few of the great success stories of NSNG®. (54:00) Anna reminds listeners about belief work and evolving: Your physical you is changing but so is your mental awareness. (58:00) They discuss Anna’s upcoming Eat Happy Italian book. (47:00) You can go to: —upload your receipt and get bonus content.  You can preorder it from . [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2453 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Dave Feldman back to discuss the cholesterol conundrum with "The Oreo Test," and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/02/cholesterol-conundrum-dave-feldman-episode-2453 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Cholesterol Conundrum Dave is an LMHR (lean mass hyperresponder) and explains what his “protocol” was. (2:30) He explains exactly how his protocol works. The cholesterol that you eat passes through you; however, the cholesterol that travels through your blood is produced by your liver. (7:00) Your body tries to keep a level of homeostasis. There are various opinions regarding cholesterol, but doctors are often required to prescribe statins. (10:00) Dave refers to Nick Norwitz and sample cholesterol levels. They discuss the term “settled science”. (16:00) Scientists should always be prepared to challenge their hypotheses. (19:15) Science depends on replication to confirm. You can donate to help fund the studies: is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, so your donation is tax-deductible. The conference Dave is presenting in Las Vegas in March this year is the Collaborative Science Conference at . His current studies have been entirely grass-roots funding. Nick Norwitz's Oreo Study They launch into “the Oreo study”. (30:00) Nick Norwitz compared what would happen to his cholesterol if he pitted Oreos vs Statins. What was it about the Oreos that made LDL drop? How does an LMHR control the higher cholesterol? Data was gathered by Dr. Tro Kalayjian's team using some if his LMHR patients. The studies highlight the cholesterol conundrum. Vinnie asks Dave about a second study called “the Twin Study." (48:30) The finding claimed the benefits of a vegan diet, but the standards used are questionable. Dave is working on a documentary with the team that made “Fat Fiction.” (53:00) There are a lot of key moments captured in it, as well as a lot of frustrating stories because of the misunderstandings around high LDL. Vinnie is impressed with the variety of input he’s getting for the documentary. Look for Vinnie’s NSNG® VIP Community and sign up for the waitlist! Go to to sign up! [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2452 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad discuss the benefits of fresh air, plenty of sleep, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/02/benefits-of-fresh-air-sleep-episode-2452 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - The Benefits of Fresh Air & Sleep Gina’s been walking a lot now that the heavy rain is done. (3:00) Vinnie loves shooting archery, kayaking, rowing—anything to get outdoors. There are many basic physiological reasons to get outside. (9:00) People from different regions handle things like weather and temperature differently. It’s about perception and what you’re willing to do. He shares a story about a friend who rowed across the Atlantic Ocean in the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge (20:00) The friend explains how he trained for the race. Vinnie explains a “man on the street” series he has seen on Instagram. (23:00) The people he sees in them are all in good shape with various approaches to lifestyle. However, there is one thing in common: they all get 8 hours of sleep. In retrospect, Vinnie believes he could have given himself cancer years ago because he ran himself into the ground. He worked long hours and then trained for ultra cycling, but would only get 4-5 hours of sleep each night. Gina is so glad that the trend is now recognizing the importance of getting enough sleep. If you’re not going to rest, your body will make you rest, but getting ill. Gina has a new Instagram and a new website, . Go check out her socials--she shares some relatively recent news. Check out Gina's book . She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and . Vinnie's rumble channel: Vinnie's X/Twitter channel: Vinnie shares an update to his website that you’ll want to check out: a VIP section! Go to   to join the waitlist! [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2451 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino review fitness crazes, NSNG® 101 exercises for mobility, and more. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - NSNG® 101: Mobility Exercises and More It’s been quite a while since Vinnie has been in the center aisles of the grocery store and tells the story of what he witnessed. (3:00) Anna is well aware of all the aisles and also knows what it costs to get products on the shelves. Big Food keeps you coming back for more and keeps your addiction to fake foods going strong. Anna recently visited her Dad and stepmom in Alabama. (10:00) People don’t even realize they are addicted until they aren’t (addicted). There is always difficulty in proselytizing to family and friends. Some people know better but still choose fake foods anyway. She tells of a recent sauce demo in Santa Barbara. (18:00) She met a very kind older couple who were at the store to buy all the Snapple—no, really—ALL of the Snapple. Vinnie emphasizes to stay away from non-food “foods” (19:30) Your best bet for better health is sticking to one ingredient, real, whole foods. The "ingredient list" on a steak is just steak. Fitness Crazes and Mobility Exercises The duo goes through a list of fitness crazes from over the years and reviews which ones seem effective or not. (21:00) They chat about stretch classes, yoga, barre, pilates, water aerobics, and more. Vinnie shares a cautionary tale about one type of “gym” he went to. Water aerobics is great for geriatric folks or people with joint or spine issues. Vinnie loves a good sauna. (36:00) Sweating is good for you—it gets the toxins out. Mobility exercises are great for ROM (range of motion). (39:00) Vinnie explains the differences between dynamic and static stretching. (41:00) Do not bounce on a stretched muscle! Anna asks him what some of the worst exercise crazes or gadgets he’s seen in his 40 years as a trainer. (47:00) He shares stories of ineffective ab machines, rubber suits, jiggle machines, and much more. Some companies that make those gadgets don’t care if they work, they just want to make a sale. They know they will sell because everyone wants “the promise.” They both share stories of infomercials they worked on. (59:00) Anna is going to be doing a cooking video in the VIP community tonight! They discuss Anna’s upcoming Eat Happy Italian book. (47:00) You can preorder it from . [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2450 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes retired law enforcement officer Eric Reynolds and they discuss success with keto, creating community, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/02/creating-community-with-eric-reynolds-episode-2450 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Creating Community Vinnie found Eric on X/Twitter. (2:00) He is a success story with the ketogenic lifestyle and has the nickname “KetoFiveO.” He was a police officer in Florida and shared some experiences while being an officer. (4:00) The stress of his job was adding to his negative health; he reviews his health history and his introduction to keto. (10:30) He’s turned off from medications because of the condition of people he found with pills while on duty. (14:00) Vinnie talks about the black-and-white viewpoints that some doctors have (meaning not very flexible in their approaches). His neck pain and the approach the doctor wanted to take compared to what he found worked for him. He found some natural remedies that help with relief Eric meets with others in the law enforcement and first responders community to help them get help, both with PTSD and well as metabolic help. (22:00) Like a lot of people, he has a lot of frustration and feels like he’s been poisoned by propaganda from special interests. It makes it difficult for people to get accurate information and help themselves. Vinnie asks him to explain the Thin Blue Line flag and how his organization “Cops and Campers” got started. (25:00) Eric loves the idea of creating a community for his fellow first responders. Eric shares how he and his wife came to travel in RVs and explains all the benefits that his family is experiencing. (32:00) He has become a health coach and he’s looking forward to helping others, but is learning to navigate social media. (39:00) Eric shares some of the events he’d like to have shortly. They switch the focus to Eric’s mother and her becoming involved in work in following Griselda, the drug “queen pin.” (47:00) He shares a variety of stories from his mom’s history. You can find him at He is also at Look for Vinnie’s NSNG® VIP Community and sign up for the waitlist! Go to to sign up! [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2449 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad discuss investing time to exercise and the lesson of "pay now or pay later", and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/02/pay-now-pay-later-episode-2449 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Pay Now or Pay Later Gina is feeling “soft and succulent” after being cooped up from all the recent California rain. (2:00) Vinnie relays a story from when he moved in CA in 1991. Vinnie recently spoke to someone whose philosophy was a bit different than his when it comes to success & money. (10:00) It's not about "luck," it's about planning and putting in the work and having patience. He relates buying a car to investing in yourself. Gina understands betting on yourself in terms of delayed gratification. (16:30) There’s a social media trend about “treating yourself”--but it all centers around not really delaying gratification. Finances and health are very similar - you need to invest in yourself for the future. (20:00) They discuss country musician Toby Keith’s passing away. Because Vinnie works out every day, he is ready at any time for a physical challenge--he invests the time daily. Mind Manipulation Gina reads  and article about processed foods and how they are manipulated to be addicted. (25:00)  explains how scientists hired by Big Food help figure out “bliss points” of flavors and texture to keep you addicted. You can purchase it easily by going to Vinnie's Book Club and buying . Don’t believe it? Eat a 16 oz. steak compared to a 16 oz. bag of Doritos and see which one satisfies you and keeps you full. Your body keeps releasing insulin to cover all the food you eat, especially carbs. (28:00) He explains ghrelin, leptin, and insulin with an example about beer. Food addiction is tough because your body needs food as fuel to survive. Vegetables naturally have carbs, so you don’t need pasta, bread, etc. (32:00) Vinnie’s been enjoying eating fish all week.(33:00) They talk about steak and finding deals. Gina has a new Instagram and a new website, . Go check out her socials--she shares some relatively recent news. Check out Gina's book . She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and . Vinnie's rumble channel: Vinnie's X/Twitter channel: Vinnie shares an update to his website that you’ll want to check out: a VIP section! Go to   to join the waitlist! [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2448 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino review NSNG® 101 with cardio training for your general health, the benefits of Zone 2 training, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/02/nsng-101-cardio-training-episode-2448 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - NSNG® 101: Cardio Training Vinnie and Anna have another episode chock full of great information! Grab your pen and paper and take notes if you can! You may need to listen to this one a couple of times! A little chat about the movie “Vision Quest” leads into the topic for today: cardio training. (2:00) The show got a compliment the other day. (5:00) Vinnie is providing as many tools as he can, especially in the VIP group. Anna will be doing a cooking demo in the group soon. Aerobics or Cardio training is your friend. (7:45) Vinnie explains his approach to cardio goals. (10:00) Anna asks Vinnie about his longer hikes and what he takes with him. There are different ways to make exercise fun for yourself. (16:30) Vinnie often talks about an hour of cardio a day—it wasn’t that long ago that that was the norm. Now people spend more time on their phone or at a computer than they do doing cardio. (18:15) They discuss the idea of boredom during exercise. (19:00) There are a wide variety of ways to get cardio in. They also chat about getting sun in. Weight-bearing exercise: if you are an avid cyclist or swimmer, you still have to get on your feet and do weight-bearing exercise. (29:00) Weight-bearing exercise is how you build your bones up. Breaking up an hour of cardio into 2 or 3 parts is still great! (33:00) All About Zones Zone 2: What is it and why does it matter? (35:00) He gives examples of all four Zones. Everything is working in your favor in Zone 2. (36:30) HIIT is in Zone 4 and no longer burning fat. Anna asks about needing sugar in the blood for homeostasis. (40:30) Yes, in Zone 4 you may—but it only takes 1 teaspoon, not “carb loading.” You are not maximizing your potential by doing HIIT every day. (41:00) Your body needs 3-4 days to recover after long HIIT workouts. Don’t go doing Zone 4 every day to give yourself an excuse to have a donut. You’re still damaging your body with the sugar. HIIT is only good for increasing your VO2 Max. Vinnie explains building up your VO2 Max. (45:00) For all the cardio he does, Vinnie only seldom does intervals. How do you calculate Zone 2 for yourself, and do you need a heart rate monitor? (50:00) You don’t need a super fancy or expensive heart rate monitor to get your basic info. You can just take your pulse, but that can be tricky. Vinnie shares how to calculate your Zone 2 heart rate. (57:15) Take 180 minus your age. (Do not use 220 as your starting point; that is for calculating *maximum* heart rate). If you are a sedentary person, then minus 5 points. If you are already in good shape, you can add 5 points. The goal is 70-79 % of your maximum heart rate. Anna reminds us of many different grocery store chains where you can find her amazing sauces! They discuss Anna’s upcoming Eat Happy Italian book. (47:00) You can preorder it from . [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2447 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad discuss Big Game food and fake foods, the environment, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/02/big-game-food-fake-food-gina-grad-episode-2447 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Big Game Food and Fake Foods Vinnie contemplates the possibility of more NSNG hats. (2:00) He shares a recent conversation he had with neighbors of his. (3:00) They discuss a bit about the changes in the environment and how most of it is from industrialization, yet cows get blamed. (5:30) Fake meats are being pushed, but people aren’t buying them. European countries are putting bans on 3D printed fake meats and frankenfood. (10:00) Then some yummy food talk happens. (12:00) The Super Bowl is coming up, and they share some ideas about both team strategies. (15:00) Gina and Bald Bryan (Bryan Bishop) have a Super Bowl tradition. Vinnie and Gina share some of their favorite game snacks. (23:00) Gina’s air fryer onion rings are amazing and she’s sharing her recipe here at ( Quick story from Gina about how the best scientists in the world work for labs that make frankenfood. (27:00) Leona makes a quick appearance on the show. (31:30) And just like that this (normally Wednesday) show gets posted so you can have some great ideas for the Super Bowl! Gina has a new Instagram and a new website, . Vinnie's rumble channel: Vinnie's X/Twitter channel: https://twitter.com/VinnieTortorich Check out Gina's book . She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and . Vinnie shares an update to his website that you’ll want to check out: a VIP section! Go to   to join the waitlist! [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2446 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad discuss the cost of five minutes of fame, "pinching an inch," electric stimulation of the muscles, and more. [libsyn_podcast id=29835178] PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Five Minutes of Fame Get ready for a few moments of country music trivia. (2:00) Vinnie shares his screen with Gina and plays a commercial for the "Special K pinch", from the 1980s. Only 40 years ago, being able to pinch an inch was considered “too fat." (13:00) They chat about other things that reflect a different standard than today. This isn’t meant to shame—it’s merely an observation of the difference in the decades. He reflects upon his recent conversation with Lori Fetrick () regarding “influencers” who have died. (16:00) Unfortunately, sometimes the cost of five minutes of fame is detrimental. Gina asks about a biotech gadget and “health-enhancing apparel” that apparently stimulates your muscles. (20:00) Vinnie answers about e-stimulation for muscles and discerns the B.S. from the truth. He then describes what happened on a recent international flight. (29:00) Gina has a new Instagram and a new website, . Vinnie's rumble channel: Vinnie's X/Twitter channel: https://twitter.com/VinnieTortorich Check out Gina's book . She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and . Vinnie shares an update to his website that you’ll want to check out: a VIP section! Go to   to join the waitlist! [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2445 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino review NSNG® 101 with strength training, finding workarounds when excuses come up, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com//2024/02/nsng-101-strength-training-episode-2445 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - NSNG® 101: Strength Training After chatting about musician David Crosby, Vinnie and Anna answer where to find Anna’s “Bachelor Chili” recipe on . Vinnie shares his cardio goal progress. (6:00) You gotta keep fitting in exercise; life is messy, but you gotta work around it. He challenges some of the most common excuses he hears about exercise. He recommends a TRX system and explains what it is. Anna lives in a small town and has found equipment on Facebook Marketplace. (15:00) There are ways around not having a gym membership. (18:30) The essential moves are push, pull, and leg; some basic equipment will get you there! You can do each movement to failure twice a week and can cause hypertrophy (muscle growth). (20:00) At the very least, you can slow down sarcopenia. Stay away from steroids.  He goes over some of the exercises that are great for NSNG® 101 strength training—grab a pen! (22:45) Get ready for leg day. Never skip leg day! (31:30) He talks about what he does for abs—it’s not as much as you think! (36:00) The key to great abs is to go to failure. (37:15) Slow way down, focus, and feel everything working. You can send any questions to Anna and Vinnie on X and they will address them in future episodes as well as the NSNG® VIP Community. (38:15) They chat a bit about the occasional pushback they get online. (40:00) Vinnie shares a story from the grocery store and buying steak. (45:30) They discuss Anna’s upcoming Eat Happy Italian book. (47:00) You can preorder it from . Vinnie talks about a great gift he got a few years ago from a listener. (50:00) Listen next week to get advice on Cardio 101! [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2444 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Dr. Anthony Chaffee and they discuss cholesterol, ketones, claims of caveat mTOR, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/02/caveat-mtor-dr-anthony-chaffee-episode-2444 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Ketones as Fuel NOTE: This episode is a load of information—grab a pen and paper, you may want to take notes! They open up chatting about the fitness of prominent low-carb doctors vs. vegan doctors. (2:00) Being lean and fit by eating right and staying active while growing older is important. (7:00) Your body only takes 4 grams of sugar at any one time; anything above that your body will treat as a toxin. (10:30) You need to eat the right things or your body will deteriorate. Every facet of your life will be improved by living healthfully. (13:00) Vinnie shares a recent X exchange about bananas. (15:00) The idea of “healthy carbs” is misguided. Anthony explains the biological functions happening with types of cholesterol. He shares an experiment with Oreos by Nick Norwitz. The misinformation is that your brain and body “prefer” sugars because they burn them first. Just because carbs get burned first does not mean they are the better fuel. Ketones are the optimal fuel for your body and brain. A frequent question Vinnie gets in his consultations is about statins. (23:30) Statins haven’t even been proven to reduce the chance of heart disease or stroke. Anthony explains the history and rate of increase of heart disease; for example, the Inuit people. (34:00) Four grams of sugar in the blood looks like a level teaspoon. (43:30)  The ketogenic diet and being fueled by ketones can reverse disease; his example is Pompe disease. They discuss how the body can produce its own sugar if necessary; however, ketones are a more efficient source. (48:30) Athletes on a ketogenic diet can fuel their bodies faster than athletes who depend on sugar and carbs. They chat about carb-loading and how it burdens your body. Vinnie challenges the idea of having to have a fuel belt doing marathons or loading kids up with muffins during soccer games. (1:02:00) Caveat mTOR They discuss mTOR (mammalian target of rapamycin). (1:05:00) There is still a lot to be learned about mTOR. If you are eating something you are supposed to eat, then your biochemistry should work properly. The idea that we are getting damaged by eating food that humans have been eating for millennia (meat) is ridiculous. mTOR is a natural protein kinase that fluctuates in the body. You will never micromanage your biochemistry better than your biochemistry can. Anthony reads an amazing excerpt about how the introduction of agriculture has affected human health. (1:10:00) Alzheimer’s dementia was observed in the early 1900s; however, no earlier medical literature has described that pathology. (1:12:00) Find him on the "Plant Free MD" podcast and @AnthonyChaffeeMD on social media platforms. Look for Vinnie’s NSNG® VIP Community and sign up for the waitlist! Go to to sign up! [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2443 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad discuss an early interest in health and fitness and share a little fireside chat, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/01/a-fireside-chat-episode-2443 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - A Fireside Chat Today’s episode is a little on the lighter side…actually more like fire side. Vinnie introduces some country music to Gina and shares memories of growing up in a rural area. (2:00) Vinnie loved encyclopedias and was fascinated by the section about the human body. (10:00) Gina asks about some of his influences in health and fitness, like Jack LaLanne. (12:00) He shares how he was very resourceful and made his own equipment at home, at a very young age. He has plans with a friend to go down the Colorado River this summer. (20:00) It’s a little more “glamping” than what he was anticipating at first, but he is looking forward to it. He has a story about a different camping trip with a bear. (25:30) Avoiding sugar can save your life in many ways, including from bears. (33:00) Gina has a new Instagram and a new website, . Check out Gina's book . She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and . Vinnie shares an update to his website that you’ll want to check out: a VIP section! Go to   to join the waitlist! [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2442 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino review NSNG® 101 with the food list, give you some motivational reminders, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/01/nsng-101-list-episode-2442 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - MOTIVATIONAL REMINDERS They give a mini tribute to singer Melanie. (3:00) Eric Couch (@BamaBass on X) lost over 100 lbs., but his weight loss slowed down and Vinnie’s gonna talk with him. (7:30) Anna reminds us that today is what is most important—stop dwelling on any mistakes you made earlier. (9:50) Do whatever it takes to keep you motivated. (10:00) Vinnie talks about the Rocky Balboa movie he watched recently; even Vinnie needs to be motivated sometimes. Anna talks about getting her sauces into a new store with the help of Kurt Lepird. (16:00) Starting NSNG-- start with the pantry and clear it out. (19:45) The best way is to dive in—it will be most effective. They give other suggestions regarding temptation and when you live with others who aren’t NSNG. Anna shares what some of the challenges were when starting NSNG. (23:30) Out of sight, out of mind helps. THE FOOD LIST Anna reads a fantastic list of what she has in her pantry to get you started. (28:00) There are things like nuts that, although considered NSNG, can be overdone. Pay attention to your hunger cues and any rogue snacking. Vinnie always says you can not eat any food with impunity; his friend Don is an example. Anna continues the list of refrigerated items, like dairy. (39:00) If you’re not a baby, you don’t need dairy; however, dairy (like cheese) is considered NSNG. She gives a disclaimer about meat--buy what you can afford. (42:15) Anna’s new NSNG Italian cookbook is coming out later this year, but you can preorder it! Go through Vinnie’s Amazon link from his book club to find it at The Super Bowl is coming up. Anna’s got tons of recipes for game day! Vinnie explains the sugar in bacon. (53:30) Anna’s list is not necessarily comprehensive here, so you can reach out to her on X to ask questions. (56:30) She continues with the veggie list and gives clarity on items like sweet potatoes and squash. They chat about fruit and using citrus to add acid for flavor—that is different from drinking a glass of juice. Don’t forget—olives and avocados are fruits! There are freezer items: make room for meats and for saving bones for broth! (1:02:15) Do not use bones that someone has eaten off of as those will hold bacteria from saliva. Once you start making your broth, you’ll never go back to boxed broth. Anna’s recipes are so good—it makes her happy when people tell her that they didn’t use to like cooking, but now they do! (1:05:00) Stay away from grain-free items such as cassava and tapioca flours and starches and they will mess with your goals. (1:06:00) 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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2441 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Dr. Anthony Jay and they continue their discussion about plastics, hormone disruptors, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/hormone-disruption-dr-anthony-jay-episode-2441 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Hormone Disruptors Anthony's book, "Estrogeneration," is still selling strong. (2:00) Did you know that 79% of foods in supermarkets have BPA and 99% have phthalates—hormone-disrupting chemicals? (3:30) BPA doesn’t necessarily mean contaminant-free; others are called BPS, BPF, and others. Vinnie recounts Mike Keen’s story about kayaking around Greenland and gathering seal poo for research. (9:00) In one of the remotest places on earth, even plastic was found in seal poo. Pay attention to your products like sunscreens, soaps, and other hygiene items. (18:00) Dr. Anthony Jay reviews his professional experience. (24:00) They discuss various other products that can cause hormone dysregulation, particularly estrogens. Anthony discusses how ubiquitous various plastics are; they are in all kinds of paper products because they are used as coatings. We are seeing the chemicals affect the levels of testosterone and estrogen in young males. (33:30) The effects even show up as apathy in behavior. What does low testosterone mean? Vinnie asks Anthony his thoughts. (40:00) They discuss natural testosterone replacement. (45:00) Testosterone has a lot of functions in the body. Soy estrogens: there are conflicting opinions as to whether it is beneficial or not. It’s a holistic approach to increasing testosterone: lifestyle, exercise, whole foods, avoiding plastics, etc. should be considered together. can be purchased here. Dr. Jay's consulting company is . Vinnie’s NSNG® VIP Community is open again for a short time, so join while you have a chance! Go to to sign up! [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2440 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad discuss inconsistent messaging from some doctors, the holidays, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/01/inconsistent-messaging-episode-2440 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - INCONSISTENT MESSAGING Gina asks Vinnie’s opinion of Dr. Steven Gundry. (2:00) Vinnie’s message has stayed the same throughout the time he’s been podcasting. Other health and fitness personalities and doctors often change their messages to be contradictory. It’s nothing personal against the person, but the message gets mixed. This leads to a chat about OnlyFans. (9:00) Vinnie just got back from England, and it wasn’t a great trip because he finally got COVID. (11:00) They compare stories of their experience with the virus. He recounts part of his visit to see family, including pheasant hunting. Vinnie has gotten to experience a variety of experiences and has worked hard all his life to be able to do so. He shares a story about Cheryl Tiegs and this segues to the topic of transmutation. Gina has a new Instagram and a new website, . Check out Gina's book . She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and . Vinnie shares an update to his website that you’ll want to check out: a VIP section! Go to   to join the waitlist! [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2439 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino have guest Chris Shaffer on to discuss business and not playing the game of social media algorithms, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/01/not-playing-the-game-episode-2439 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Not Playing the Game Vinnie and Anna have Vinnie’s right-hand man, Chris Shaffer, on to discuss business. (2:00) They also discuss news about the NSNG® VIP Community. Vinnie has been frustrated with his social media numbers being affected. Chris talks about the VIP Community and how rewarding it’s been for him. The opportunity to sign up has been opened up again and will remain open until Jan 28, 2024. PLEASE DO NOT  RACE TO DO THIS AND BREAK THE INTERNET, AGAIN He gives more details on how the VIP community is doing. Interested? Go to . The next open-door sign-up (after this one) will be announced at a different date. Anna will be demoing cooking in the VIP group soon, too. Vinnie is adding Rumble to his social media list to try to reach more people. He still spends time answering questions on X. They explain one of the issues Vinnie’s Instagram has run into. Vinnie isn’t going to play into the games being forced on him. They shout out to the Dobbins’ family who are long-time NSNG folks. (46:00) Other NSNG® folks are mentioned as well. It's their success stories that keep Vinnie going and make him want to do more. The group shares some food inspiration for you. [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2438 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Lori Fetrick and they discuss being an American Gladiator, documentaries, how Ice is on fire at age 60, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/01/ice-on-fire-episode-2438 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Ice On Fire Lori is a former gladiator from the "American Gladiator" show; she is now age 60 and still healthy, strong, and living life to the fullest. (2:00)  Vinnie and Lori discuss the generation they are from and how it is a bit of an outlier. Gladiators taught Vinnie a lot. (9:30) "Muscles and Mayhem" documents Lori and her Gladiator co-stars. (15:30) She talks about the challenges of being a Gladiator and some of the contract issues. Lori now has a children’s book coming out and she has to take caution around marketing it. She shares what she’s done since being a Gladiator. (28:00) She’s had to navigate her health journey due to injury and inflammation. She eats well to help fuel her body and reduce inflammation. They chat about animal protein. (32:00) This leads to a conversation about diet and health trends. Her basic rule for herself is to avoid packaged foods. They discuss LDL and cholesterol. (41:45) Vinnie lets Lori know about his documentaries as she has some questions about certain foods and the environment. (50:00) Lori grew up in a very healthy environment—her entire family had healthy habits. (58:00) They talk about all the things they enjoy about life now and how great they both feel at age 60. Being active and living life to the fullest is so important—this is your one life! Lori recaps some of the other American Gladiators and where they are now. (1:15:00) She discusses the ESPN and Netflix documentaries and why the gladiators first refused to agree to the ESPN one at first. (1:17:00) You can find and her podcast is “Chillin’ With Ice.” Vinnie’s NSNG® VIP Community is open again, so join while you have a chance! Go to to sign up! [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2437 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad chat about social media, the numbers game, telling the truth, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/the-numbers-game-episode-2437 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - The Numbers Game    Vinnie discusses changes in his Instagram “insights.” (2:00) His social media accounts have become limited, and his Wikipedia entry has been removed entirely. His concern is in integrity and accuracy, and his following is being affected. (8:15) He explains what the “offense” was that his team discovered. (11:30) The Facebook group is even private, but Meta still threatens to close the group over phrases such as “bacon fat.” They chat about comedy performances and the use of certain colloquialisms. (17:30) Gina understands that Vinnie is just trying to help people, and to have his social media blocked over ridiculous accusations is frustrating. (26:00) Vinnie will keep doing his best, telling the truth, and helping people stay motivated. Gina has a new Instagram and a new website, . Check out Gina's book . She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and . Vinnie shares an update to his website that you’ll want to check out: a VIP section! Go to   to join the waitlist! [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2436 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss how nothing works like food when it comes to healing from surgery and workouts, and more. https://vinnietoritorich.com/2024/01/nothing-works-like-food-episode-2436 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - NOTHING WORKS LIKE FOOD Don’t skip Leg Day. (3:00) Vinnie shares some ideas on how to handle leg day, even when you’re older. (4:00) He moves squats later in his routine. He gets a lot of questions from people about creatine and if it’s safe to use it. (7:00) Yes, you can use it, but be aware that then your body will stop making as much of it on its own. Animal proteins are more effective and in the right form. Vinnie opened up membership to the VIP group again! (8:30) If you join on January 15, 2024, you will receive the $19.95 price, before the new rate increase to $24.95. (9:30) He gives more details on how the VIP community is doing. Interested? Go to . Anna had a hysterectomy; she shares her experience before and after surgery. (16:00) Always remember to advocate for yourself. She hopes that being open and honest about her health story will help other women. (20:00) Anna appreciates all the cards, letters, and kind messages of support she received. They give a shout-out to Vinnie’s brother and NSNG-er Eddie Fackler who has recently gone through some unexpected surgeries; both are still kicking butt. They switch to the topic of resolutions waning so quickly after the New Year. (30:00) Keep re-committing! Avoid going off the rails--you have so many resources at your fingertips that you can use! Vinnie’s “been a bachelor” lately; he explains why. (40:15) He’s running out of options for what he cooks, so he asks Anna for cooking advice. They chat about recipes like fra diavolo and others that are making me hungry. [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2435 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes back Dave Feldman to discuss Citizen Science and its LMHR study, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/01/citizen-science-with-dave-feldman-episode-2435 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Making Noise Dave explains a recent double-blind study and the recent data shared with him. (5:00) He defines an LMHR (Lean Mass Hyper Responder) as high LDL, high HDL, and low triglycerides. He explains his background to folks unfamiliar with him. (7:00) Dave is an engineer and noticed a pattern or system. He shares the study with LMHR was about and some of its challenges. Awareness of LMHR is growing, so it should be studied even further. Funding such studies is difficult; however, the low-carb community has stepped up. The study analyzes how much LDL independently induces a high rate of atherosclerosis (lesions on the artery walls). (23:00) The participants are part of a year-long study that will measure plaque volume and soft plaque progression. The majority of studies done are on people who already have various diseases. (32:00) Dave would like to see a larger percentage of studies done on healthy populations to find a common baseline of biomarkers. Dave shares some information about Dr. Matthew Budoff’s presentation that may be more useful to view on YouTube. To view the slides go to Vinnie’s YouTube channel for this episode to view the discussion. (36:00) It discusses the quantifying of atherosclerosis with CCTA. Dave goes through the slides and explains the findings. A total plaque sore is discussed. (48:45) LDL cholesterol does not correlate with the progression of plaque. The caveat: this is preliminary data and more information needs to be collected. (56:50) Both Dave and Vinnie hope that the funding they have received for projects will help people learn and be empowered. (1:01:00) You can help fund such studies through Citizen Science at . [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2434 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad discuss resolutions, sitting is the new smoking, healthy food myths, toxins, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/01/sitting-is-the-new-smoking-episode-2434 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Sitting Is The New Smoking Gina ordered "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill, Vinnie's favorite book. (2:30) She loves reading a real book rather than audio. Vinnie suggests she takes notes because writing them will help you accomplish them. Vinnie has a myriad of things on his resolution list each year. (4:30) He doesn’t count the steps he takes while he gives phone consults—his cardio goals are separate from that. He’s also taking to heart the mantra of “sitting is the new smoking.” Exercise that prevents injury is what Gina is taking seriously. (9:15) No sitting while watching TV is her new habit. She emphasizes breaking habits down into manageable steps is the best way to go. A recent headline from the Daily Mail reports how certain “foods” contain toxins; however, some of those toxins have entered our soils, too. She's always wondered if this is the underlying cause of some cancers. (16:30) Dr. Anthony Jay has been on the podcast and has a book regarding environmental toxins. Plastics are infusing even remote areas; Vinnie recalls Mike Keen, who has also been on the show. Mike kayaked around Greenland and collected seal poop, which when tested, was shown to contain plastics. “Dr. Midge” on TikTok reports on four foods that aren’t really “healthy” and cause insulin resistance and Gina asks for Vinnie’s take on that list. (23:30) Gina has a new Instagram and a new website, . Check out Gina's book . She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and . Vinnie shares an update to his website that you’ll want to check out: a VIP section! Go to   to join the waitlist! [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2433 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss their holiday follow-up and being NSNG®, plans for upcoming episodes, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/01/holiday-follow-up-episode-2433 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Holiday Follow-Up After chatting about music and a shout-out to NSNG® lifestyler Robyn for a video she created for Vinnie and Anna, the duo discussed how they handled the holiday festivities. (7:00) They discuss certain breakfast foods like pancakes and syrup. (10:30) Vinnie talks about the abomination of maple-infused bacon. Anna’s husband has been carb-free for 10 days and is progressing: he’s not even talking about sweet foods. (16:30) Anna talks about her holidays and why he went carb-free. She recommends people avoid making different dinners for different people in the same household. (18:15) Anna is prepping for surgery and is sharing what she’s been doing to prep. (20:00) Her menopause journey has been a challenge. Peri-menopause and menopause are no joke. It is difficult and not just something you can “think your way” out of. Vinnie shares what his holidays were like. (25:00) He got sick over the holidays along with some other issues. They are planning another NSNG® 101 episode for the newbies. (41:00) Anna will also share how to set up your pantry and food lists for success! The NSNG® VIP Community is taking off! (42:30) Great feedback about the community as well as the group consultations with Vinnie, twice a month. They discuss how and what it feels like to become fat-adapted. (48:00) And once you hit your goal—keep going! Don’t revert to your old habits. Anna explains “Pucked Up” BBQ dust—it means a deal for you! (until Eat Happy Kitchen runs out) (54:00) [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2432 - BEST OF: On this Friday's BEST OF show, Vinnie Tortorich speaks to Dr. Nadir Ali and they discuss low-carb events, lipotoxicity and cholesterol, dopamine and hijacking your brain, and more. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS STATINS AND CHOLESTEROL Vinnie welcomes Dr. Nadir Ali back as a guest and they start by chatting a bit about Dr. Ali's focus on educational events, quality cholesterol, and living a "non-prescription lifestyle." (2:35) They also discuss how several doctors' or writers' careers have been limited, or even stopped, when they have tried to educate with the truth. (5:45) Maryanne Demasi from Australia is an example; Vinnie explains who she is. Also, both Gary Fettke and Tim Noakes have been targeted previously. The limitations on certain freedoms and access to information are concerning. The conversation leads to the use of statins. (12:07) Vinnie relays info from a consult he had and why he advised the person to find a different doctor. Dr. Ali goes into detail about when things like statins and CAC scans can be useful, and when they are unnecessary. For a doctor to just give you a statin and tell you it's good for you is not great; there are instances where a statin helps, and when they do not. He also goes into detail about genetic factors like PCSK-9, and how it makes a difference in cholesterol levels. (20:30) Vinnie asks about the carnivore diet and whether it's a good idea for cholesterol. (23:00) There are plenty of good reasons to eat meat. There is potential for lipotoxicity in some people; Dr. Ali explains. (25:10) There needs to be an individualized approach; as a result, it may be better to transition in stages. HIJACKING YOUR BRAIN They switch to talking about how to get people to change their habits, as everyone always wants a "magic bullet". (31:00) Dr. Ali goes into how he and his colleagues have come up with tricks and hacks to help people improve their habits. (31:30) Dr. Ali goes into detail about the "dopamine spike effect." (32:10) He describes studies that show the anticipation of the reward is what spikes the dopamine, NOT the reward itself. He also talks about how food engineering has manipulated our brains to want to eat more, especially things like sugars. Vinnie and Dr. Ali discuss addiction, and willpower vs. changing your environment. (37:00) They discuss how to get someone who is less disciplined to be able to change habits. (47:10) Dr. Ali describes a study that shows how random rewards affect dopamine, anticipation, and behavior. (50:50) The same behavior modification is used in Vegas on slot machines. The food industry uses a similar effect to hijack your brain by modifying food to trigger addiction and purchasing patterns. This leads the conversation to today's tech, algorithms, and the challenge of addiction in that area. (54:00) Vinnie tells Dr. Ali about what he observed with a young man at the gym.  Dr. Ali mentions how he has changed his environment to change his patterns. For all the benefits of tech, there is a detrimental side. (59:00) Dr. Ali can be found at ; on youtube at ;  and in his . [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!    Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2431 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad discuss wasting junk food, changing habits, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/01/wasting-junk-food-episode-2431 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Wasting Junk Food Vinnie often has to address people's guilt about "wasting" junk food. (3:00) He offers up a different way to look at getting rid of it. Either your health is a priority or it's not. He made a recent Instagram post about this very topic. They discuss things like “shelf-stable” puddings. (7:30) Vinnie shares he came to create Ultra Fat. They discuss some candies and frozen yogurt and sugar addiction. (15:00) Vinnie recommends a blind taste with frozen yogurt to see if there is much difference in the flavors. This leads to soft drink comparisons. Gina mentions how the same information coming from a different source is often received better. (23:00) A person in Gina’s family is familiar with Vinnie and sees Gina’s success. However, they didn’t change their habits until they heard “only eat meat and veggies” from a weight loss center. This can be frustrating, but people only use correct information when they truly want to hear it. They have to want the change. Gina has a new Instagram and a new website, . Check out Gina's book . She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and . Vinnie shares an update to his website that you’ll want to check out: a VIP section! Go to   to join the waitlist! [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2430 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss enjoying the process of sticking to your goals, talk business issues, and do their traditional playing of "Same Auld Lang Syne," and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/01/enjoying-the-process-episode-2430 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Enjoying the Process Time is a construct. Your body doesn’t know what day it is. (2:30) Vinnie reviews what some of his resolutions will be. (7:45) He plans to keep “” by Napoleon Hill on a loop throughout the year to help him through some things. His goal to do more than 365 hours of cardio is on his list again. With all the nonsense of people trying to do “hacks” (shortcuts) in their lives, the reality is the things worth doing take time. (10:45) If you can learn to enjoy the process, that’s when you will succeed. Vinnie opens up about some recent business issues that will also be reflected in his 2024 resolutions. (15:00) Vinnie is working to correct issues that he discovered. Anna understands the importance of customer service; she responds to every email herself. His goal is to win back loyalty from customers who may have been disappointed. Anna shares what she is learning as she runs her business as well. The tradition of listening to "Same Auld Lang Syne" by Dan Fogelberg continues. (31:00) The song is similar to a Hallmark movie. Inspired by the song, they talk about heading to Peoria, Illinois. More storytelling and awkward hypothetical situations continue, but you can draw your own conclusions about the song. [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2429 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes back Dr. Ryan Attar and they discuss making noise about diabetes, GLP-1s, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/12/making-noise-dr-ryan-attar-episode-2429 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Making Noise Dr. Ryan Attar became a Type 1 diabetic in his adult years. (2:30) Type 1 diabetes used to be called "childhood diabetes." You can become T1D at any age. Vinnie shares his friend Bethany McKenzie’s story. (6:25) Her child is T1D, but she and her husband were able to find ways to help their child. When she shared what she was doing with her doctor, his response was disturbing. Ryan explains more about T1D and the program he uses based on the research of Dr. Richard Bernstein. (10:30) Vinnie wants to know why there is so much pushback from the ADA and the diabetic and medical communities. (16:45) Ryan is making noise on X by challenging Dr. Bob Gabbay and the ADA. He discusses the “standard of care” document the ADA releases each year and his problems with it. The popularity of GLP-1 medications is (and isn’t) astounding. Yes, a person can lose weight on those medications, but they damage your gut, muscles, and bones. The ADA accepts donations from Big Parma. It seems most people just expect to be on a slew of medications by the time they reach age 50. They discuss the problems they have with prominent vegan doctors. (40:00) You can find Dr. Rayan Attar at [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2428- On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad discuss eggs, just another fad, coffee, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/12/just-another-fad-episode-2428 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Just Another Fad Vinnie shares some facts about Canada. (3:00) Gina mentions another trending diet—the 10-day Egg Diet. (5:15) Vinnie’s take: He doesn’t like fads. He recounts an appearance on the Adam & Dr. Drew podcast and discusses the bioavailability of certain foods. Eggs are a perfect food, but he wouldn’t recommend it all day, every day. You’d just be teaching yourself another fad, which is a diet mentality. We all teach ourselves either positive or negative reinforcement. (9:30) Gina realizes that she has been eating a lot of beef recently; she hasn’t eaten it for decades. (11:30) They chat about the Thanksgiving aftermath of leftovers. In his early days in Los Angeles, Vinnie was given boxes upon boxes of See's candies during the holidays. (18:00) Vinnie shares a little hack to curb his sugar cravings. (22:00) He loves espresso. He explains some differences in types of roasts (for coffee). Head on over to for some great roasts. Gina has a new Instagram and a new website, . Check out Gina's book . She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and . Vinnie shares an update to his website that you’ll want to check out: a VIP section! Go to   to join the waitlist! [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2427 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino enjoy Christmas Day and the spirit of giving with music, a merry countdown and entertaining analysis of “The 12 days of Christmas,” and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/12/the-spirit-of-giving-episode-2427 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - The Spirit of Giving Sit back and enjoy the cheer on Christmas Day as Vinnie and Anna have fun analyzing "The 12 Days of Christmas." The song celebrates the spirit of giving, but the duo also realizes that everything seems like a generous gift, but they raise some concerns. Vinnie, Anna, and our team all wish you a happy, blessed, and Merry-filled Christmas and a very Happy Holiday, from us to you. [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2426 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes back Dr. Ben Bocchicchio and they discuss getting more bang for your buck while exercising, zone 2, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/12/bang-for-your-buck-dr-ben-bocchicchio-episode-2426 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Bang For Your Buck Vinnie and Bo launch straight into exercise physiology and strength training. (2:30) Muscles don’t count reps, they respond to load and tension. (5:30) Ben is talking about average people, not bodybuilders; his process gives a bigger bang for your buck. Ben talks about how to tell if the load you’re working with is enough. (16:00) The Colorado Experiment by Arthur Jones shows that it doesn’t need to take that long to build muscle. (22:00) Your muscles send multiple signals to various parts of your body for better functioning. (28:00) Weight training is the best for that.  Other exercises help, but Ben explains the different benefits. It would be best if you ate healthily too, to get optimal results. Sarcopenia is a challenge, but it can be beat. (40:00) You can always improve upon the function of the muscles. Muscle strength improves immunity and longevity. They talk about VO2 Max and Zone 2 training. (48:45) Vinnie explains the hows and whys of his workout. Don’t think about what you can’t do, focus on what you can do. (53:00) Dr. Ben Bocchicchio or (Dr. Ben Bo) can be found on X at @benbo. His website is . [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2425 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad discuss sugar, sweets, remapping your brain, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/12/remapping-your-brain-episode-2425 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Remapping Your Brain Gina remembers “frosting shots” at Sprinkles cupcake shops. (2:30) The huge amounts of frosting and sweetness were an assault on the senses. The gimmicks never end: Gina has seen vending machines for cupcakes. (6:45) Vinnie remembers taking Tallulah to frozen yogurt when she was a kid, but he limited how many toppings. (8:00) They recall when Vinnie was trying junk food on the air. (9:00) There were two of the items Vinnie tried that stuck in his head about how awful they were. So many people have been brainwashed into thinking junk food is good! (14:55) Remapping your brain is possible! (16:00) When you cleanse your brain and palette, whole foods taste even better! Vinnie has a lot of experience helping people to remove things like soda from their lives. (18:45) It only leads to better health. People make the mistake of telling themselves they can’t give up things like sodas or sweets. Those who were resistant initially can’t believe how much better they feel without it. That’s why it is said so often that sugar is a drug—because it is addicting. The unsexy truth is to eat right, get rid of junky food, and exercise. (25:00) Gina has a new Instagram and a new website, . Check out Gina's book . She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and . [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2424 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino chat with surprise guest Leona (aka, "Lois") and Vinnie starts serving up tough love, chatting about resolutions, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/12/serving-up-tough-love-episode-2424 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Serving Up Tough Love The conversation starts with music, playing musical instruments, and somehow that spurs a call to “Lois” (Leona). (5:00) For new listeners, Anna explains who Leona is. This leads to talking about acting and holiday plans for Vinnie. Anna shares some fun facts about her family as well. (13:00) Vinnie explains why he is so excited about the NSNG® VIP Community. (17:00) He then asks Leona if she has hit all her fitness goals this year. (22:00) She sheepishly answers, and you can hear the dread in her stomach form into a concrete brick. Vinnie serves up some tough love and gives a suggestion or two on fitting in workouts. Vinnie shares what one of his resolutions for 2024 will be. (30:23) His favorite book is "" by Napoleon Hill. Anna adds things she likes to do to prep for the new year. They agree it’s good to stay consistent and not rest on your laurels. Always stay hungry for your goals. (30:20) Listen for the next Instagram "Stay Motivated" post that Vinnie does on air. (35:15) Vinnie gives some other suggestions on getting some good sleep. (38:00) Anna chats about her recent trip to Chicago and some NSNGers who came to see her. (42:00) Eat Happy Kitchen now has e-gift cards available! They never expire so go send a few to friends and family! They come in $25, $50, and $100! [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2423 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich speaks with dietician Michelle Hurn who shares her new children's book that will teach your kid to be smart like a fox about food, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/12/smart-like-a-fox-with-Michelle-Hurn-episode-2423 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Smart Like A Fox Michelle began her health journey starting at a very young age. (3:00) She suffered from anorexia, but in treatment learned food could heal her, so she decided to become a dietician. She explains some of the things that always made her question some of what she was learning. Her experience in her profession led her to write “The Dietician’s Dilemma,” which explains her full history. Vinnie and Michelle discuss failure and getting back up. (17:00) She shares how she got into sports and started feeling even better. Eating disorders are brutal on the body and mind, but there is hope, and Michelle is proof. She is also an Ultramarathon runner. Michelle wrote a book for kids to help educate them about food. (30:00) Learning nutrition is so empowering! She was driven to write the book after she heard the FDA announce that two medications for children with T2D were now available. It’s a cute story with fox characters; she shares some pages of her book “The Fox Family Food Fight.” The book uses a cute story to teach nutrition and avoiding processed foods. A Different Story You Hear They discuss the evolution of low carb and how it is now supposedly “killing the planet.”(44:00) Michelle makes an interesting point about how health care and Big Pharma are an even bigger culprit in emissions in the U.S. Vinnie addresses similar environmental concerns in his documentary, “Beyond Impossible.” You can find Michelle’s books on Amazon:  and She has also started a charity called The Protein Project, to reduce food insecurity. (49:00) She explains how the project aims to find healthy items like grass-fed beef and get it to food banks in underserved communities. You can find the link to it in her Instagram bio. Michelle Hurn is on Instagram @runeatmeatrepeat and X @MichelleHurnRD. Vinnie shares an update to his website that you'll want to check out: a VIP section! Go to for more information. [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2422 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad discuss a trickle-down effect, avoiding a bonk, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/12/trickle-down-effect-episode-2422 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - A Trickle-Down Effect After chatting about music and Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift, Vinnie and Gina chat about “learned helplessness”. (2:00) Vinnie recalls when he first noticed advertising using negative messaging as men being dumb. (9:30) Both hosts share stories about changing flat tires. Gina tells Vinnie about what she has heard about ketchup and frosting. (15:00) Vinnie explains sugar trickling during ultras and mountain climbing. (17:30) He also addresses ketchup for this; the ingredients have a lot of sugar so it doesn’t surprise him that it would be used this way. But he is NOT advocating having these items all the time—he suggests getting fat-adapted. (18:30) He doesn't recommend bars or goos or any of that; he has used just Life Saver candies. There are only certain situations where he considered sugar trickling and he’s very specific. But it doesn’t change the fact that frosting and ketchup made with sugar are not healthy. You should be able to do your workouts fat-adapted. (23:30) Don't forget about Vinnie's new subscription community. You can find out more by going to . Gina has a new Instagram and a new website, . Check out Gina's book . She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and . [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2421 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino chat with Chris Shaffer, and tell the behind "Can't make it, sorry," the three things Vinnie agrees with vegans about, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/12/cant-make-it-sorry-episode-2421 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Can't Make It, Sorry They bring on a special guest Chris Shaffer, who works with Vinnie (4:30). Chris was brought on because the other guest they were going to have backed out at the last minute. Not surprisingly, Dr. Michael Greger was a last-minute no-show. The group gives some backstory on prepping for this episode. Greger is now advocating protein restriction in his latest book. (18:00) They discuss protein requirements and lean body mass. Vinnie is fine with vegetarianism as it typically includes some animal proteins like eggs and cheese. A question seen a lot is whether oatmeal is healthier than eggs. (26:00) They discuss how Greger’s go-to phrase is always a generic term of “the literature” to try to block arguments. (30:00) Nina Teicholz has taken all “the literature” Greger references and has turned it on its head. (31:00) They go back to discuss the role of mTOR in the body, egg consumption, epidemiological studies, correlation, and more. (32:30) There are faulty points Greger makes. Greger is also against olive oil. (42:30) There are three big things that they agree with Greger on. (46:00) They chat about another vegan doctor who not only refused to be in Vinnie’s documentaries but berated Vinnie’s assistant. (51:30) The whole point of what Vinnie, Anna, and Chris do is to spread the message of good health.  The VIP Accountability Group The VIP group will be open for sign-up until midnight Dec 11th, 2023, Pacific time. Use this link for more details regarding Vinnie's accountability group at ! Submit your email! Even if you don’t get in this round, you will be sent an email when the next opportunity to join will be. Chris explains some of the throttling that’s been happening to Vinnie’s social media accounts. (1:02:00) They share some ideas of what to do with Anna’s Eat Happy Kitchen Sauces. (1:06:00) 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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2420 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich speaks with journalist Andrea Bertaglio who shares a recent controversy where truth is stranger than fiction, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/12/stranger-than-fiction-andrea-bertaglio-episode-2420 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Truth Is Stranger Than Fiction Andrea is experiencing a similar thing that happened to Dr Tim Noakes. (3:00) His book "" has caused some attention, a lot of it negative. (7:00) He is being accused of trying to diminish animal welfare, but that is not what he is doing at all. He just writes science-based articles about the importance of meat in nutrition and the importance of livestock. He also writes about animal welfare and that it is in the best interest of both the farmers and the animals to have reasonable parameters in place. He tells a story that is an example of how certain rules affect farmers’ ability to produce. (18:00) Vinnie wonders what a journalist is anymore. (22:30) Now there is “identity news”; Andrea weighs in. Andrea feels like he is transparent in his efforts and in informing the public. (27:00) Andrea explains how he got caught up in a current controversy. (30:00) Truth is stranger than fiction. He was invited to do a podcast interview but it was used for an article where he was misrepresented. He was attacked on LinkedIn and explains how a different article claimed to have reached out to him “in depth” when in actuality it was a “copy and paste” situation. (34:00) So there’s a big lack of integrity behind the claims against him. Deep Pocket Interests Andrea explains some of the differences in how topics are addressed in different parts of Europe vs. in the U.S. (35:15) Vinnie discusses how corporations have their hands in so many of the U.S. organizations like the ADA and the AHA. (40:00) There are deep pockets involved in so many of these interests. Vinnie shares an Instagram post that received a lot of comments accusing him of fear-mongering. (42:30) Andrea is not interested in falling into conspiracy theory; however, there is a definite drive from certain ideologies to replace animal agriculture with manufactured products. (48:00) Vinnie gives a rundown on how the argument by vegans and other activists keeps changing. (52:00) Organizations in Europe are trying to claim that livestock animals are emitting more gases than transport vehicles. (54:00) They chat about other ideas that spark controversy. (49:00) Denmark is forcing farms to close to fall under climate numbers. In Ireland, there is a movement to kill over 200,000 head of cattle. Then there is the movement to get schools to reduce serving animal proteins. You can find Andrea on X @AndreaBertaglio. Vinnie shares an update to his website that you'll want to check out: a VIP section! Go to for more information. [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2419 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad talk about playing the long game in life, discuss an article about the effects of fructose, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/12/playing-the-long-game-episode-2419 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Playing the Long Game Today's episode starts with some football and baseball talk about various teams and historical players. (2:00) Wally Pipp's name is brought up and Gina and Vinnie discuss why you should "never pull a Wally." This lesson applies to much more than just sports! Vinnie shares how he handled having clients and modeling in his early career. He also tried out open mic nights in comedy shows. Gina and Vinnie talk about "playing the long game” in your life by not taking the quick and easy route all the time. You may miss out on a great opportunity. Gina reads an about a study from the University of Colorado in the NY Post regarding the effects of fructose on the body. (28:15) It looks as if fructose slows down ATP, which the body uses for energy. Vinnie discusses ATP and what it does in the body. Don't forget about Vinnie's new subscription community. You can find out more by going to . Gina has a new Instagram . Check out Gina's book . She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and . [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2418 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino chat with Vinnie's mother Marie, and share some taste explosions including Anna's egg nog recipe, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/12/a-taste-explosion-episode-2418 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - A Taste Explosion Recent consult with NSNG® fan Seria Hogg who was seriously injured in a collision but continues to participate in long-distance cycling. (3:30) Anna is demonstrating her decadent egg nog recipe. (7:00) Vinnie shares a recipe for a frittata which was a taste explosion. They call Marie, Vinnie’s mother, and chat with her for a few minutes. (11:00) Truth is stranger than fiction; she shares a story about Vinnie when he was 16 years old. (17:00) Marie continues to do well on NSNG and is looking and feeling younger. But she recently developed a serious garlic allergy—and she’s been eating garlic all her life. (26:00) They chat a bit about their Thanksgiving gathering. They say goodbye to Marie, and Anna starts her homemade egg nog demo. (38:10) You can find the recipe on Anna’s Eat Happy Kitchen Substack , it's also a taste explosion and perfectly festive. She also shares some great information about what Eat Happy Kitchen is offering for the holidays. (44:20) She has some recommendations on what to ask for gifting purposes. Eat Happy Kitchen now has the option to purchase gift cards! (45:00) Vinnie shares a quick recap of the VIP group details, which you will want to check out. (46:30) Use this link for more details regarding Vinnie's accountability group at Anna continues her steak demo and will make you wish you were having dinner at her house. (51:00) Luckily, since it's a demo, you'll learn how to do it at home. There are some extra holiday pointers in the Villa Cappelli ad, so make sure you listen. (52:00) [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2417 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich speaks with Mimi Morgan about her amazing recovery from RA and Parkinson's, pushing just ten more steps, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/12/just-ten-more-steps-mimi-morgan-episode-2417 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Just Ten More Steps Mimi gives the back story of her health. (3:00) Things started to go wrong with her health around age 62, including RA (rheumatoid arthritis) and Parkinson’s. Doctors told her that there was nothing she could do and that she could only take the drugs to mask the symptoms. They also told her diet didn’t matter much other than to limit her fat and protein, based on her medication. Her symptoms got worse, and many other complications happened. Hospitals are businesses, and they will only do so much. (17:00) Mimi had a family that advocated for her and insisted on treatment. Mimi continues with more details of her health journey. (19:00) Still struggling with all her illnesses and disabilities, she had to consider going to a home. But she started moving her body: she kept telling herself, "Just ten more steps." (20:00) She finally met a doctor who recommended a high-fat, low-carb diet; as a result, she started to feel better. (26:00) She noticed that eating over 70-80% fat reduced her neuro-related symptoms. Vinnie suggest listening to Dr. Mary Newport, whose husband’s Alzheimer’s improved on coconut oil. She was on thirteen medications that she slowly started eliminating. (33:00) Do not do this without consulting with your doctor first. She has reversed all symptoms of Parkinson’s, and her diagnosis has been removed. (36:00) Vinnie shares a story of a friend who has lupus, who has reversed her symptoms and participates in Ironman marathons. Way Beyond Ten Steps He asked about her activity levels and how she got into exercise. (44:00) She works around any injuries she’s had over the years, but she is super strong now! They discuss dogsledding, the Iditarod, and kayaking. (50:00) You CAN be in shape in your older years—it’s possible, so get out in nature and be active. (57:00) You can find Mimi on X @mimikmorgan. Vinnie shares an update to his website that you'll want to check out: a VIP section! Go to for more information. [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2416- On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad talk about comments on X, Vinnie's newly-opened VIP Group, the Trojan Horse of labels, and more. [libsyn_podcast id=28828263] PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - The Trojan Horse of Labels Gina asks why "Jesus Christ Superstar" is the intro song. (2:45) Vinnie explains his use of the phrase "Jesus H Christ" on X (Twitter). He doesn’t use it to offend or degrade anyone’s religion. Vinnie believes in making the world better—and that’s what he tries to live by. He had a religious upbringing, however, it was a negative experience; as a result, he doesn't follow any religion. Vinnie’s VIP Accountability group opens up on Nov 29th—keep an eye on his social media to learn more. (16:00) He’ll be adding more value and content as the group goes along. He’ll be launching a special during December for Pure Coffee Club. (20:15) He never tells people they are required to buy his products to have success on NSNG®. He appreciates that people are willing to support his products. Gina loves how supportive Vinnie is—he never shames or judges. (21:00) Processed foods are starting to go through FDA review and are being considered for warning labels on the packaging. (23:30) Vinnie wonders if it’s a Trojan horse, like the Nutrition Panels on labels. Nutrition panels on labels can be manipulated; that's why you should ignore them and only go by the ingredients list. They chat about what calories really are, and why they don’t matter much overall. Gina just discovered Dr. Cate Shanahan, who has been on the podcast several times. (30:00) Don't forget about Vinnie's new subscription community. You can find out more by going to . Gina has a new Instagram . Check out Gina's book . She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and . [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2415 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss pain relief and avoiding the "candy man," CBD options, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/11/avoiding-the-candy-man-episode-2415 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - AVOIDING THE CANDY MAN After chatting about work and camera filters, Anna mentions some of her latest menopausal challenges. (5:00) She advises that women stick to NSNG because, without it, menopause symptoms would be worse. They chat about “pain management” and how it’s not ideal–and even dangerous–long term. (6:00) Vinnie talks about some of what he does to manage neck pain. He prefers to avoid the doctors who act like “the candy man.” NSAIDs are a silent killer; they slowly mess up your liver and your stomach. (13:45) Anna has some thoughts about NSAIDS (specifically Advil), too, and her experience with it. (15:00) Her recent colonoscopy showed long-term damage. Vinnie mentions how he knows Advil isn’t meant to be used frequently. (20:00) He shares his personal experience with CBD (no THC). (23:30) He takes a full-spectrum CBD that has minimal THC. Be careful, however, as according to some sources he’s read, continuous use could show up in drug testing. For him, it works similarly to Advil, but without the side effects. Anna shares a question about gut health or “leaky gut”. (39:30) There is a real connection between the gut and the brain. Vinnie was viewing the final cut of his next documentary. (42:00) This leads to a discussion about other docs and shows and how they can be edited down. Anna is fascinated with shows about cults. (48:15) Anna is the voice-over actor for the show, “Killer Couples”. Vinnie goes over more details regarding his new VIP Beta-Group. (52:30) The plan is to build more tools for the community to use. The Pure Coffee Club website is up and running smoothly again. (59:00) They chat a bit about merchandise for each of their businesses. (1:02:00) Don't forget to sign up for more information regarding Vinnie's accountability group at [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2414 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich speaks with Nina Teicholz about the price of propaganda at Harvard, in the food industry, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/11/price-propoganda-with-nina-teicholz-episode-2414 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - The Price of Propaganda Harvard is consistently putting out incorrect studies led by Walter Willet. (2:00) Nina has done an extensive deep dive on why this is happening. The big question is, why are Harvard and Walter Willet so anti-meat? She gives a great example of why correlation is not causation. (3:45) She elaborates on her deep dive into Walter Willet. (7:15) He keeps trying to assert that the science is settled on the topic of red meat to avoid debate. (14:30) Vinnie asks Nina a pointed question—What’s in it for Willet? (16:45) There are a lot of parallels between him and Ancel Keys. Nina gives more details about the research she has done for her book. (19:30) There are many conflicts of interest regarding funding; there is a price for propaganda. She has written about this topic several times and revealed such conflicts. Actual clinical trials do not support Willet’s claims. He always makes hypotheses but never completes clinical trials. There are so many data points that he ignores. Follow the Money There are plenty of fake food companies that are expanding their business interests. (31:00) They are the ones creating the narrative that meat is bad for the planet so they can claim they are saving the planet. Coincidentally, the claim of cow burps affecting the climate didn't arise until after the low-carb movement became popular. (34:45) The Barilla pasta company came up with a $40 million campaign to get meat off the plate, so you could replace it with pasta. (44:50) Ruminants are essential for soil sustainability and health, so why the attack on cows? (38:30) They chat a bit more about recent funding behind Harvard; it includes a donation of $350 million. (40:00) Even the Harvard Crimson, the student newspaper, called out the $350 million donation as disingenuous. (43:00) Nina ends on a positive note that there are plenty of people who conduct N=1 experiments who find their health improving when going low-carb and eating meat. (46:15) You can find Nina’s article at her Substack here: You can find her book Big Fat Surprise . She can also be found on X/Twitter @bigfatsurprise. Vinnie shares an update to his website that you'll want to check out: a VIP section! Go to for more information. 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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2413- On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad talk about the so-called Portfolio Diet, how there is no hacking your body, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/11/no-hacking-your-body-episode-2413 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - There Is No hacking Your Body Gina mentions a new diet, called the “Portfolio Diet”. (1:30) Vinnie mentions recent experts on the show who addressed the “study” by Harvard stating red meat causes T2 diabetes. (5:00) Gina says it’s not just  Harvard spouting this. (7:00) At a family member's recent doctor visit, the doctor repeated the same misinformation. Everything old is new again--the wrong information gets repackaged into a "new" trend. Gina asks who is behind the movement to move away from eating real food. (11:00) Vinnie says people are getting lulled into the false message. (13:30) They chat a bit about Olympic sports which you win by moving backward. (15:30) Gina’s next question is regarding HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training). (19:00) This question has to do with walking up stairs. Vinnie makes some general “steps” recommendations. Humans were not meant to be sedentary! Your body is a move-it-or-lose-it proposition! Vinnie always figures out a way to fit in some form of exercise. Vinnie emphasizes there is no “hacking” your body. (24:30) Gina asks Vinnie to talk about her two favorite quotes from Vinnie. (26:00) Don't forget about Vinnie's new subscription community. You can find out more by going to . Gina has a new Instagram . Check out Gina's book . She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and . [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2412 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino have a plethora of information to go through and answer questions for you in rapid-fire fashion, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/11/a-plethora-of-information-episode-2412 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - A Plethora of Information On today's episode, Vinnie and Anna are doing a rapid-fire Q&A. (4:15) They review the details of Vinnie’s VIP group. (5:00) Vinnie wants to make sure you hear the upcoming interview with Mimi Morgan (@MimiKMorgan on X/Twitter). (6:00) She has a phenomenal story of transforming her health by changing her nutrition. They get back to the VIP group details. (8:00) They mention several success stories of NSNG. This new format will allow Vinnie to be a little more hands-on in helping members. Get Ready for Great Info What are Vinnie's thoughts on weighted vests? (18:15). Vinnie has suggestions for use, but you also have to be careful when using one. He also explains plyometrics. Can Pilates act as a strength-training day? (23:45) How much fat is too much fat when starting NSNG and needing to lose weight? (25:00) This is tough to answer because it’s so individual, but he has general guidelines. How much protein is needed to gain muscle? (28:05) Vinnie clarifies and addresses the myth of the “30-minute window”. Taking in extra protein is not how you gain muscle. Your body is going to use what it needs to fuel, so extra will not necessarily do more. Flooding your cells thinking your body is going to absorb more doesn’t work, despite what the bro-science guys will tell you. What are Vinnie's thoughts on pills to increase testosterone? (33:30) Vinnie shares his viewpoints, and Anna has a recommendation for women. How can you get enough protein when meat is expensive? (38:00) He suggests varieties of protein, which is best, and where you are being misled. You can also just find cheaper cuts of meat. How many "sets to failure" for weight-lifting are necessary? (44:30) Vinnie suggests the best ways to do this. There is a question about bloodwork, protein, and BUN levels, but it’s a medical question, so ask your doctor (48:30) Specific exercises for visceral fat? (49:00) You can’t spot reduce fat, even through exercise. Exercise on its own is not a great way to lose weight. Vinnie plays a recent Instagram post that summarizes what to eat. (53:00). Don't forget to get a plethora of information regarding Vinnie's accountability group at ! [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2411 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss the upcoming holidays, share ideas for your Thanksgiving roundup, answer listener questions, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/11/your-thanksgiving-roundup-episode-2411 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Your Thanksgiving Roundup After a chat about some personal comments they received recently, Vinnie clarified some more details about his subscription beta group. (2:00) Sign up to get more information regarding Vinnie's accountability group at ! Anna describes the difference between different almond flours. (18:00) A listener asks about the sugar in bacon. (20:30) Vinnie recommends going to a real butcher if you can. Vinnie asks Anna about "turducken." (24:30) They talk about each of their Thanksgiving plans and what is different. (25:00) Vinnie will be having a traditional Cajun holiday meal for the first time in ages. Anna has a Thanksgiving roundup PDF available on her . (30:00) They talk about why people want to overeat at Thanksgiving. (34:30) Vinnie talks about tryptophan and turkey. (35:30) Animal proteins get blamed for what the carbs do. Anna talks about her paleo pumpkin pie. (39:30) As a result, Vinnie has a throwback moment to the Sarah Lee jingle. Vinnie chats about the recent Scott King video and how it made him tear up. (46:50) To Vinnie, Scott and others on a similar path are the real influencers because of sharing their journeys. Anna thanked everyone for coming out to see her in the stores while she was in Texas. (48:00) They finish off with Arlo Guthrie’s Alice’s Restaurant. (51:30) [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2410- On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad talk about the Diana Nyad movie, persistence, how this ain't no dress rehearsal, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/11/this-aint-no-dress-rehearsal-episode-2410 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - This Ain't No Dress Rehearsal There’s a little Bob Seger trivia talk in the beginning, and segues to talking about numbers. There’s a biopic of Diana Nyad, and Vinnie is very excited about it as he’s been a fan of hers for a long time. (2:30) She was in her 60s when she made multiple attempts to swim from Cuba to Florida. She accomplished her goal at age 63—swimming 103 miles! (12:15) Vinnie talks about the concept of “FQ,” a Failure Quotient. (15:00) It’s important to build yourself up and learn from your mistakes. (17:30) Vinnie shares some of his experiences while going through football recruiting for college. He was intrigued by the students he met at Tulane; as a result, he used that as a stepping stone to learn more about the world. They continue to discuss the Diana Nyad movie. (29:00) Gina encourages people to learn more about lesser-known athletes like Diana Nyad. (32:00) Vinnie wants to emphasize that age doesn’t need to hinder your goals! (33:00) Life is not a dress rehearsal--be persistent about your goals no matter what your age is! They discuss challenges that happen during extreme athletic events, like hallucinations. (35:00) Gina and Vinnie discuss “energy work” on the body and mindset. (39:00) Don't forget about Vinnie's new subscription community. You can find out more by going to . Gina has a new Instagram @myextrafamily. Check out Gina's book . She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and . [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2409 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss Anna's trip to Texas, sticking to your goals, answering some questions, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/11/sticking-to-your-goals-episode-2409 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Some Q & A Anna has been traveling to Texas for her latest Eat Happy Kitchen promotional demos. (2:00) Vinnie brings up stressors, such as the pandemic, and how it can cause people to derail. (3:30) They describe what a “whoosh” in weight loss is and how it happens. (12:30) Don't expect a whoosh to be your normal pace of losing weight. Anna asks a question from a listener: What do you do when you hit a lull in your progress? (18:00) Just stay the course! A lull doesn't mean it's not working, it means your body is healing. A second question is: how do you know when you are fat-adapted? (20:00) They give some examples of how your body should feel. Vinnie walked away with some important takeaways from Food Expo West last year. (26:00) There is still a worldwide misconception that fat is bad and frankenfood is fine. They chat a bit about California and Texas. (34:00) Anna was very excited to meet some of the NSNGers in Texas who came to see her. This leads to a chat about Vinnie’s affiliate programs and Scott King and how you can become an affiliate for his products. Sticking to Your Goals There is no doubt you need to have goals. (44:00) Part of the process is that “life things” get in the way—but that’s the opportunity to learn, adjust, and keep moving forward. Vinnie shares one of his aerobics goals and how he hits it. You have to plan and take action; everything takes time! Don't forget to get more information regarding Vinnie's accountability group at ! [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2408 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich speaks with Dr. Zoe Harcombe and they discuss diabetes and meat, poor research, a need for a bottom-up revolution, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/11/a-bottom-up-revolution-with-dr-zoe-harcombe-episode-2408 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - A Bottom-up Revolution Dr. Zoe Harcombe has been on the episode before, and Vinnie recalls a quote she had discussed. (2:00) People who had gone through bariatric surgery and who had lost weight would rather have almost any other affliction rather than be morbidly obese again. Vinnie asks Zoe about the claim that meat causes T2 diabetes. (9:00) The idea that meat, which humans have been eating for millennia is causing a modern-day disease (T2D) is absurd. (11:00) Harvard School of Public Health is consistently putting out misinformation based on survey studies. They chat about why they are so inaccurate. Vinnie talks about how some of his consults go. (20:00) He shares with Zoe how he came to make “Beyond Impossible”. (26:45) It was inspired by a deep dive into “reimagined” frankenfood products. He reached out to prominent vegan doctors to get their input, but he was refused by them. Dr. Harcombe reveals that she used to be vegetarian and understands why people do it. (31:00) She mentions the book by Lierre Keith, “”. Vinnie asks her about her experience being vegetarian and vegan. (33:30) She realized that the health problems she was having were prompted by a lack of animal products in her diet. What Is the Endgame?  Vinnie asks what is the endgame for doctors like Walter Willet and others. (48:45) Zoe discusses the importance of ruminants and topsoil in the food supply. If we continue on the path of veganism, we will destroy the planet’s ability to grow crops naturally. Vinnie asks Zoe what is next in her research. (55:20) She clarifies the recent research claim that red meat causes diabetes. People like Walter Willet most likely send such studies for peer review to those who are most likely to agree with him. (1:01:00) She’s written to Walter Willet personally and he refused to answer her questions. Vinnie asks if he and others’ attempts to spread reliable health knowledge are futile. (1:06:00) Dr. Harcombe says there needs to be a bottom-up revolution of getting knowledge out.  He also worries about how meat is being made more expensive and some people have to resort to cheap foods like pasta and rice to feed their families. (1:10:00) They both give suggestions regarding affordable meat options. Vinnie shares an update to his website that you'll want to check out: a VIP section! Go to for more information. You can find Dr. Zoe Harcombe at and books in . [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2407- On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad talk about weight loss drugs and how the risks outweigh the benefits, Vinnie's upcoming subscription plan, accountability and community, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/11/risks-outweigh-benefits-episode-2407 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - The Risks Outweigh the Benefits Gina and Vinnie chat about Gina’s progress. (2:00) Gina has thoughts on GLP-1 drugs and the idea of “the easy way out.” (4:00) You are taking a chance by taking those drugs—and not a good one. They read a few of the side effects that make GLP-1s a big risk. The risks outweigh the benefits. Some of the symptoms are worse than what you hear about smoking. (10:00) Gina knows two people on GLP-1, and each is having a different experience. (13:20) Vinnie shares a headline about Nestlé making a “companion candy” to go with Ozempic. (14:30) They chat a bit about denim, fashion, quality, and self-respect. (14:45) They get back to the article and Gina reads about Nestlé and the “companion candy.” (22:30) Why would people think that anything Nestlé makes would be “nutrient-dense"? Vinnie clarifies that carbs are not “muscle-sparing.” Just eat more real protein! They switch to discussing Vinnie’s upcoming subscription community. (27:30) Vinnie shares how he progressed to offering a group consult on Zoom. He then describes how the monthly subscription model community check-in will work. Some of it is still in the planning stages, but for more info go to . Vinnie plans to start this *before* January to try to help you through at least part of the holiday season. Check out Gina's book . She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and . [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2406 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss Vinnie's big announcement, answer a couple of health questions, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/11/vinnies-big-announcement-episode-2406 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Vinnie's Big Announcement Vinnie is bubbling over with excitement! (2:30) Vinnie is adding a subscription service that allows for group check-ins and consultations—he gives a few more details for the Beta group. It will be a great opportunity for extra accountability, affordability, and other perks. There's a special landing page on his website that will allow you to receive more information via email. (15:00) NOTE: the landing page will not be the official sign-up for the service—it is merely to receive more details. Go to . Vinnie plans to put out more announcements and information throughout his social media platforms. Anna loves the idea of a buildable community. (16:00) The subscription cost should be affordable for almost anyone. (21:30) Anna suggests showing the progress of community members, too, if they choose. (22:50) Sugar addiction is a real thing that people, including Vinnie, struggle with. They chat a bit about exercise during cooler months, including indoor cycling. (26:15) Anna brings up peri-menopause/menopause and some things her doctor mentions. (31:00) Anna can’t imagine not being NSNG during this time of life. (32:00) Her doctor recommended liposomal vitamin C for better skin healing, so she's taking Pure Vitamin Club. Anna has a question about “frozen shoulder," which can be a mysterious yet common issue during peri/menopause. (41:00) Don't forget to get more information regarding Vinnie's accountability group at ! [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2405 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich speaks with Dr. Ben Bikman and they discuss weight loss drugs, creating a metabolic storm, if calories count, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/11/creating-metabolic-storm-with-dr-ben-bikman-episode-2405 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Creating A Metabolic Storm Vinnie asks Dr. Ben Bikman about GLP-1,  which are drugs used for weight loss, like Ozempic, Wegovy, etc. (4:00) Dr. Bikman confirms that there are negative consequences that should be considered and that jumping on these drugs should be delayed. (6:30) He’s not opposed, but he says the metabolism cannot be tricked. The result of very high doses is the slow down of the intestines—food does not leave the stomach. (8:55) These drugs can create a metabolic storm, especially in high doses. He goes into clear detail and shares examples of fat and insulin resistance. (12:00) But then getting back off the medication creates a “metabolic storm”. Vinnie brings up weight loss and muscle loss when on those drugs. (15:30) Dr. Bikman elaborates on muscle loss. Trying to regain muscle is difficult, especially if you’re older. It’s not just a matter of muscle—you must also keep bones strong. (21:45) They discuss resistance training and repetition—it’s most effective to go to failure. (26:15) Don’t worry about the calories, worry about insulin. Focus on nourishing your body with proteins and fat—you do not need insulin spikes to grow muscle. (28:00) Dr. Bikman makes a general recommendation for success in health and weight loss. Are Calories a Thing? They discuss the quality of calories, not just the quantity. (31:00) Dr. Bikman elaborates on the two theories of obesity: the endocrine theory and the caloric theory. Calories are a measure used in physics and don’t translate directly to biochemical science. (33:00) The moment you spike insulin, you slow your metabolism and return to hunger earlier. (40:00) Why is it that when protein raises insulin, it’s not a problem? (44:15) Ben discusses the hormone glucagon and some recent research that is being done. The results of this research are still pending, but Dr. Bikman has some suggestions. Vinnie asks about the “dawn effect.” (48:00) Ben describes the phenomenon and how it affects various issues like T1 and T2 diabetics. He recommends that breakfast be a low-carb version. (52:00) Vinnie has questions about sugar and fat cells, long-chain triglycerides, and if the amount of insulin matters. (53:00) Ben describes how fat cells grow and the role of insulin in that process. Dr. Bikman says most people could not get to 600 lbs; he explains why, and what differences can occur in genetics. He describes the various ways that fat cells react, and how a person can develop things like fatty liver disease, fatty pancreatic disease, and more. They agree that all of it can be changed through lifestyle and nutrition. (1:02:00) Ben says low-calorie, low-fat is not the answer—your first step should be a low-insulin step. Once you reach a certain goal, you can try intermittent fasting, but then plan properly. Vinnie adds that it is important to stay out of a “diet mentality.” Vinnie shares an update to his website that you'll want to check out: a VIP section! Go to for more information. You can find Dr. Ben Bikman on social media @BenBikmanPhD. You can find his excellent book "" here, and also at . 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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2404- On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad talk about the importance of colonoscopies, enema trends, and more. [libsyn_podcast id=28478591] PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Importance of Colonoscopies Gina talks about her colorectal consultation. (2:00) Vinnie shares a similar exam for the prostate. Vinnie has a lot to say about getting a colonoscopy. (6:30) One of Vinnie’s heroes is Vince Lombardi, who died of colon cancer. He has a family member going through colon cancer right now; it was discovered by accident. (13:30) Vinnie advises not to wait around to get checked! Vinnie laments how people put things off because they’re afraid of what is a simple procedure. (19:00) They talk about coffee enemas. (20:15) They also chat a bit about other celebrity fitness personalities. (25:00) Gina asks more questions about coffee enemas and how athletes would use them. (27:00) Vinnie has always been against colonics, too, and explains why. (29:00) They can wipe out the microbiome, and our bodies weren't meant to be cleaned out like that. He recommends taking electrolytes to offset feeling light-headed when prepping for a colonoscopy. Don’t delay by filling your schedule with excuses—make sure you get your colon checked! (33:00) Check out Gina's book . She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and . [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2403 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss weight training, the importance of signaling your muscles to grow, and more. https:/vinnietortorich.com/2023/10/signaling-your-muscles-episode-2403 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Signaling Your Muscles They start the show by chatting about the movie “Four Weddings and a Funeral," getting acquainted with his sister-in-law, and unrequited love. (2:00) Vinnie brings up a consultation he had with a client named Paul regarding strength training. (10:00) The client has seen weight loss and has reduced joint pain in his knees. He also had questions about weightlifting and slowing down sarcopenia. Vinnie shares the routine so others can learn from it. Compound movements are good. Paul feels he is struggling to get anywhere; Vinnie says he wasn’t doing anything wrong, but he wasn’t doing enough. (12:00) Vinnie deep dives into the routine. You need to be signaling your muscles properly. He recommends you need a push day, pull day, and a leg day 2x a week for each function. (15:00) Vinnie says what he does to keep going. (24:00) You need a certain amount of work, proper nutrition, and enough rest to gain muscle. More is not necessarily better; doing the lifting correctly is better!  Anna's Turn Anna’s getting on more store shelves and makes several announcements about her sauces and spices. (37:00) Anna wants to get clean products on the shelves. She talks about some upcoming Texas appearances—you Texas folks need to represent if you can!! (39:00) Vinnie is super proud of Anna's progress. Vinnie mentions the recent group consults he’s been having. (46:30) Vinnie floats an idea to Anna and asks for her and the listeners’ input. [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2402- On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich speaks with Dr. Jen Unwin about food addiction, CGMs and how once you know, you can't unknow, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/10/you-cant-unknow-with-dr-jen-unwin-episode-2402 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - You Can't Unknow Vinnie and Dr. Unwin jump into a discussion about food, addictions, and how certain behaviors can lead to disease. (2:30) Vinnie, however, has a problem blaming folks for getting addicted to foods, because food is necessary for survival, unlike, drugs, alcohol, or cigarettes. Optimally, we should continuously stay away from foods that harm us. (9:00) Dr. Unwin appreciates some of her earlier struggles because now she is more aware of what it takes to keep a healthy body and brain. (10:00) They discuss “bonk” and how Vinnie learned about fueling with ketones. She discusses brain health, ketones, and what happens in the brain with sugars. (15:00) What seems to have been functional in early human evolution has gone awry because of our modern diets. (22:30) They discuss food-like items that mess with body chemistry and how they affect hunger signals. (29:00) The body really doesn’t require more than 1-2 teaspoons of sugar to function, and your body can make that on its own from your liver. (34:00) They talk about CGMs and what a beneficial tool it is. (38:00) Once you see what certain foods do to your body you can't unknow! Faulty Research and Faux Information Vinnie shares the recently published article claiming that meat causes diabetes. (40:00) They discuss how it’s a flawed study that doesn’t even make sense physiologically. Diabetes is caused by carbs, and meat has no carbs. Low-fat and vegan diets are misleading when it comes to health. (50:00) Dr. Unwin is advocating for food addiction to be recognized as a medical problem. (53:00) She hopes for health regulations based on the labeling and advertising of processed foods. Next year she will be part of a food addiction conference where notable doctors and experts will be speaking. You can follow her on X/Twitter @jen_unwin or Dr Jen Unwin-Fork in the Road to receive updates on the conference. Vinnie mentions the challenge of the correct health information getting out there because of funding from high-finance sources. (55:00) He’s excited about important conferences like Dr. Unwin mentions because they fight misinformation. Dr Unwin gives a little more info on the conference: May 17, 2024 in Central London at the Royal College of General Practitioners. Follow her on X for more updates and for ticket information when it becomes available.   [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2401- On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad talk about never giving up hope, being close to perfect, changing your paradigm, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/10/close-to-perfect-episode-2401 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - CLOSE TO PERFECT Vinnie recently watched "Varsity Blues" which leads him to a football discussion. (2:30) He shares a story about Thursday night football, a group text, and a friend named Donald Ray Thomas. (5:00) Gina switches to her NSNG progress report. (13:00) Her curves are getting more defined, but even better, she feels amazing! Vinnie has noticed that she and her husband are helping each other. (17:00) They are imperfect, close to perfect, but they do keep each other on track. Gina has noticed a change in her appetite because her body is self-regulating. (19:00) She notices that she feels free from a diet or “lack” mentality. Vinnie and Gina chat about snacking in front of the television. (21:00) Gina brings up eating mindfully. Habits are habits—do you want them to be positive or negative? Vinnie gives some tough love. You’re the only one that can change the paradigm! (29:00) They chat about how tracking slips away and mistakes add up. (32:30) He shares a consult that he had recently where things were sneaking into the person’s eating. Liquids count! They discuss calories and how “a calorie is not a calorie.” (39:00) Your liver is a meritocracy! Check out Gina's book . She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and . [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2400 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss handling the holidays, share recipe ideas, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/handling-the-holidays-episode-2400 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Handling the Holidays After sharing several favorite ideas for tacos and chili, Anna asks about Vinnie’s first Group Consult. (12:00) It went greater than he even anticipated! Sign up for Vinnie’s newsletter through his website, and you’ll get notified of the next one sooner. Stay tuned, as soon as Anna’s next book is available for pre-order, you will see it all over social media and through her newsletter. (17:00) Vinnie and Anna share ideas on handling the holidays and staying NSNG®. (17:45) Anna runs through some of the things you can do for Thanksgiving. You can find her Holiday Recipe Roundup . Vinnie shares what he and Serena do for Thanksgiving and Christmas. (25:45) They do it their way instead of all the carb-heavy items that everyone else typically wants. Vinnie plays a clip about mac and cheese and Thanksgiving. (33:00) Anna suggests trying new or adjusted recipes a couple of times before serving them to others if people are going to be picky about traditional items. Anna makes her dessert items with as little sugar as possible and still have great flavor. (41:11) She explains why she doesn’t use sweeteners. They discuss ways of handling temptations during the holidays. Decide what you will or won’t allow for yourself and stick to it. (44:00) Don’t have a push-pull with yourself and then beat yourself up. They chat briefly about a couple of dating shows. (49:00) Vinnie chats a bit about making a documentary and how he can get them out quickly compared to others. (54:50) [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2399- On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Teresa Strasser talk about having the hope for health during cancer and other challenges, how mindset matters, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/10/the-hope-for-health-with-teresa-strasser-episode-2399 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - The Hope for Health Vinnie and Teresa open the show by chatting about what friend Gina Grad is doing to lose 18 lbs. (1:30) They discuss YouTube and how it is limiting creators who advocate for meat. (4:00) Vinnie brings up Teresa’s recent book called “Making It Home”. (9:30) They discuss how well it’s doing and what it’s about. Baseball is a great metaphor for life! They also chat about certain sports superstitions. Some people focus on keeping a “streak”; Cal Ripken Jr. is one of the most prominent sportsmen ever to do so. (20:00) Teresa talks about her dad and how she feels he treated his lymphoma through exercise. (28:00) They discuss Teresa’s brother, Bryan Bishop’s glioblastoma, and how Bryan has been progressing. They talk about how important having hope for health is. They discuss how mindset can help with so many things; Vinnie talks about “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill. (37:30) They apply the concepts to people who are obese and their challenges. (40:00) They discuss mindset success stories with athlete examples, like Tom Brady and Michael Jordan. Three Articles to Review Teresa pulls out an article about how genes may be determining vegetarianism. (53:00) Vinnie disputes part of it. This leads to a discussion of Blue Zones, and Sardinia. They talk about real food vs. processed foods, and some other cultural aspects which help with leading a longer, healthier life. (58:00) Teresa brings out a second article that talks about soda and testosterone levels. (1:01:00) Vinnie challenges, “Who funded the study?” Vinnie mentions his group consults and how he hopes they help people at a lower cost. (1:05:00) They talk about how Vinnie learned to ski. (1:11:00) Vinnie just gets things in his head and gets things done! He’s also great at diving in and taking risks. Teresa shares a Little League story along the same lines. (1:17:00) Teresa shares a third story about a notorious person currently serving a 20-year sentence. People in jail can get certain food requests honored, but this particular person was complaining. (1:20:00) She talks about a modified fasting approach but is starting to incorporate salmon into her eating. (1:22:00) Vinnie reminds Teresa that eating high fat can help weight loss. [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2398- On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad talk about eating on a budget, the "Skittles ban" in California, what's good for the goose, and more. [libsyn_podcast id=28347695] PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Ways of Helping More People After a quick chat regarding Vinnie being a regular name in Gina's household, they start with recipe ideas at home. (1:30) You can eat great food and within a budget! Vinnie and Serena rarely go out to dinner because they get better food at home! (7:15) Gina loves to repurpose leftovers. (11:00) There is so much you can do that your kids will enjoy, too. Gina reads an article about California's recent “”. (13:00) The list of banned additives is red dye No. 3, bromated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, and propylparaben. She lists the health issues that these items have been linked to, including cancers, brain health, ADHD, and more. Vinnie adds the concern about titanium dioxide and magnesium stearate. (15:00) They chat about kids, school lunches, etc., and the changes that need to be made. He reminds her of the reasons behind the banning of foie gras in California years ago. If it's good enough for geese, why not kids; "what's good for the goose...". Gina brings up how schools have contacts with Big Food and vendors. Vinnie’s Instagram he recently posted about spending time “doom scrolling.” (24:00) It really puts things into perspective about how we spend our time and lives. Don’t waste your life waiting for your life to start! (insert mic drop here) Check out Gina's book . She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and . [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2397 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss football food recipes, the holidays and avoiding the pull of temptations, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/10/the-pull-of-temptations-episode-2397 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - The Pull of Temptations Vinnie and Anna are all about Football food. (2:00) He’s been cooking more and more since knowing Anna. They chat all about making wings. They discuss holiday eating and temptations all around. (12:45) Christmas items are already showing up in stores. They also chat a bit about Halloween and costumes. NSNG® is not about learning this way of eating but about reminding yourself about temptations. (18:00) Vinnie has suggestions for Halloween. He chats about the difference between a rare treat and having cereal, candy, and other things daily. Anna talks a bit about breaking the habit of eating treats. You have to be okay with throwing the junk out. (33:45) They chat about several other holidays, including the challenge of a King’s Cake for Mardi Gras season. (39:00) The “celebrating” starts earlier and earlier each year—it’s gotten crazy. Give some deliberate thought and consideration to what you will or will not do, and to fight the pull of temptations. (45:45) Anna shares tons of holiday options on her website and Substack. (46:30) Eat Happy and Eat Happy Too cookbooks are two entirely different books; Eat Happy Too is not just an updated edition of Eat Happy. They talk about adult beverages and making them without sugar. (51:00) Vinnie shares a story about a piña colada (or lack thereof) and they chat about what goes into it. (57:00) They also discuss tequila that they like. (1:02:00) [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2396- On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Dr. Casey Means discuss the metabolic collateral damage from today's lifestyles, what ideal health includes, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/10/metabolic-collateral-damage-dr-casey-means-episode-2396 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Metabolic Collateral Damage Casey started her career as an ENT but has transitioned into functional medicine and metabolic health and nutrition. (3:00) She was doing surgeries for inflammatory conditions but realized she didn’t even know where the inflammation was coming from. So much of our daily life affects our bodies in a wide range of ways we don’t even consider. (8:50) Mega amounts of processed foods, screen time, sensationalized fear from news, sedentary jobs, and so much more all contribute to a stress level that causes inflammation. It’s all contributing to metabolic collateral damage! Vinnie shares what he feels led to his cancer diagnosis. (13:00) Damaging your cells and mitochondria is what leads to cancer. Mitochondrial dysfunction is the driving force behind many diseases. He shares where he first learned about how sugar feeds cancer back in 2007. (23:00) Casey describes what she recommends for the initial steps of healing chronic disease. (26:00) Get rid of carbohydrate substrates! Give your body a chance to clear out the materials that cause dysfunction. If you are overloading the cells with substances they can’t use or don’t need, the cells become dysfunctional. They agree on the need for a deep dive to check biomarkers and metabolism. Vinnie tells the story of getting a new doctor after moving to his new home. (30:20) The doctor wanted to put him on a statin without having a full understanding of his bloodwork. In many cases, it seems like the “standard of care” isn’t really “care” at all! A Day At the Beach Vinnie describes a recent day at the beach where it was an effort to find anyone who was not obese. (40:00) They compare typical BMI from decades ago versus today. It doesn’t help that marketing confuses “beauty” with “being healthy”. Casey mentions a recent Stanford alumni newsletter that advocated that being overweight was okay, without addressing health concerns. (43:00) Most people don’t even understand what it means to be metabolically healthy. (48:50) The optimal goal should be both lean and metabolically healthy. Vinnie explains how certain health issues have grown over the years; you can’t convince him that an obese person is “healthy on the inside.” (50:00) Vinnie asks Casey to share her experience of becoming vegan for a time. (1:04:00) She has returned to eating animal proteins and explains why. She advocates and understands the system of healthy soil and nutrient-dense whole foods are best for optimal health. You can find Dr. Casey Means on Facebook and @drcaseyskitchen on Instagram and X/Twitter.   [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2395- On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad talk about ways of helping more people with consults, how loopholes are wide open for business and politics, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/10/loopholes-are-wide-open-episode 2395 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Ways of Helping More People Vinnie is excited about what he feels is a game-changing approach for him. (2:00) He experimented with a group consult and it was a great success! He shares how answering people’s questions in a group atmosphere helped them even more. The format also allows people to get help at a lower consultation price. Vinnie encourages people to subscribe to his newsletter, as subscribers will get the first chance to sign up! (6:00) Vinnie shares some of his background and why his entire business model is based on “high quality for a low price.” (9:00) Toyota cars and Trader Joe’s have been his inspiration. This leads Vinnie to address some delays in the production of the PureVitamin Club Vitamin D. (20:00) He wasn’t going to accept a shipment of substandard ingredients offered, which delayed production. Gina emphasizes that Vinnie uses his own product which is a testament to the quality. (21:00) Vinnie addresses a final question in the group consult: (22:00) It was about Vinnie’s yearly exercise goals and how he keeps track of them. He uses a day planner and a fountain pen. No, he doesn’t use an app! As a result, they chat about how the Eddie Bauer logo changed because Gen Z can’t read cursive. (23:00) It was in a Fast Company article. Gina shares a thought: as a consumer, losing weight can be an isolating experience, and it’s great to see other faces in Vinnie's Zoom consult to get support and validation. (26:00) Loopholes Are Wide Open Gina brings up an article in The Guardian: almost half of the government panel that establishes nutritional guidelines is shown to have significant ties to Big Agriculture, Big Food, Big Pharma, and other organizations invested in the process and outcomes. (28:00)  But there are a lot of other things they influence as well. Vinnie has been shouting this for years—35 years ago! (31:00) They discuss how microplastics have infiltrated everything in our lives. (31:30) Vinnie'a recent interview with Mike Keen discusses how microplastics are being found in remote areas of the world. You can listen to that interview on the podcast, . Loopholes are wide open, and companies use their influence where they shouldn’t even have any. Vinnie and other accounts are being scrubbed by YouTube and the WHO. (36:00) Gina chats about some of her recent content on The Brian and Gina Show. (37:45) Vinnie wants to discuss with Gina about her recent trip back home to Kansas City. (39:00) Check out Gina's book . She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and . [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2394 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss not being able to "unsee" observations, sugar addiction, how life keeps coming at you, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/10/life-keeps-coming-at-you-episode-2394 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Life Keeps Coming At You Vinnie says he is shot out of a cannon. (3:00) Vinnie can’t unsee things. Vinnie and Anna chat about how he doesn’t get out much, and why. (4:00) They also discuss travel preferences. He talks about his experience during a recent getaway with Serena. (12:00) He made sure he got in some exercise while they were on the beach. But he can’t unsee what he witnessed while there: the percentage of people who were obese or morbidly obese. (17:00) He looked for 10 minutes and couldn’t find anyone with a normal BMI. (18:00) He and Anna clarify that he was not judging the people themselves--what he was feeling was how they must be struggling with metabolic conditions and sugar addiction. Food and sugar addiction is real, yet the number of sugary drinks and junk food as entertainment that surrounded him was saddening. (21:00) Vinnie shares a short video he recently did about sugar addiction. (27:00) We are not moving in the right direction. Vinnie's next move will address sugar addiction. (34:00) Anna knows when people are ready for change, it will happen; also, you don't owe anyone an explanation--just keep doing the best you can. (36:00) Vinnie often hears about stress and other challenges that throw people off course in their goals. People need to handle their challenges and reactions to them because life keeps coming at you. Anna shares a story of a recent day out and how she ended up fasting. (39:00) She tells a story about the demo and some of her interactions with people. Vinnie talks about NSNG and being watched by others. (49:00) They switch to talking about EV charging stations. (50:00) Be sure to listen to upcoming episodes--they will share ideas to get you through the holidays! [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2393 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Dr. Mary Newport discuss how adding more drugs to society is not progress, fighting Alzheimer's disease, the third edition content of her book, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/10/fighting-alzheimers-disease-dr-mary-newport-episode-2393 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - This is NOT Progress Vinnie welcomes Mary back to the show and they chat a bit about writing books. (2:00) Mary’s book “” is in its 3rd Edition with new information. Vinnie brings up how he recently noticed how many drugs were advertised during football games. (5:30) So many of the ads are ridiculous! For example, rosacea is not deadly, but the side effects of the medication can be! Why are these drugs being pushed? This is not progress! Health insurance companies should offer CGMs to people at a discount—even for free—so people can see what certain foods do to their blood. (11:15) Mary agrees: it’s the perfect way to see what they are doing wrong with eating. Monitors that track blood sugar and glucose simultaneously are now available and worth the investment. They often can be used for as little as two weeks to a month to get an idea of what affects your body. The effects of society getting heavier and unhealthier are having a ripple effect. (15:45) For example, two airlines are starting to weigh passengers before boarding to avoid overloading the plane’s weight capacity. Mary reveals that 75% of people are diabetic or pre-diabetic by age 75; however, young children are suffering from it as well. (17:45) They discuss the nutritional guidelines and how they still do not address real health issues. She discusses infant nutrition and the benefits of breast milk compared to formula. (19:00) Formulas often have ingredients like seed oils and starches that are harmful. Fighting Alzheimer's Disease Mary shares what this third edition of her book includes. There’s been even more information added. Alzheimer’s is a scary disease with many challenges; however, she shares some wonderful examples of the benefits of ketones. Vinnie and Mary discuss how people hesitate to try variations on diet; the reality the only thing they are doing is experimenting with food. Things like coconut oil are not a miracle—but with consistency, there can be a marked improvement in health and longevity. (40:00) They also discuss ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) and a protocol named The Deanna Protocol. You can find Mary's latest book on Amazon (link above in the notes), and many other bookseller websites.   [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2392- On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad talk about questioning Blue Zone theories, playing semantics, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/10/questioning-blue-zones-episode-2392 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Questioning Blue Zones Gina asks Vinnie to share what he knows about “Blue Zones”. (3:00) There’s more awareness about “Blue Zones” based on a documentary. However, Vinnie can dispute some of the information in the documentary. Blue Zones are defined as certain regions that claim to have a record of the most longevity per population. The claims tend to advocate for a vegan diet, but Vinnie shares why he challenges the Blue Zone theory. He uses two examples that he is most familiar with: Loma Linda, CA, and the island of Sardinia, Italy. (5:00) They chat about Greece and how Ancel Keys cherry-picked information for his study. (9:45) A recent two-part interview with Dr. Bill Schindler can be found in these two Fitness Confidential episodes: and . There, you will get more details about what is accurate and which parts are questionable about Blue Zones. It is not attributable to just food but to the entire lifestyle. At times, the information given for certain studies is about semantics. (14:45) Speaking of lifestyle, Gina asks Vinnie to recall what he has explained about Roman soldiers and gladiators. (19:00) They also chat about areas like Japan; again, it should be based on the entire lifestyle and culture. Check out Gina's book . She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and . [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2391 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss learning from failures, answer some cooking questions, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/10/learning-from-failures-episode-2391 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Learning From Failures Vinnie and Anna discuss the topic of failure. (3:00) He mentions measuring things by your FQ, the “Failure Quotient". This has nothing to do with how smart you are; it has everything to do with brushing yourself off and getting back up. If you find poor excuses, you need to take a better look at yourself. (8:00) You have a brain, you make choices. Vinnie is considering doing small group Zoom consults; he’ll figure out the details and give more information down the road. (11:00) He asks for feedback on the idea—contact him through X (formerly Twitter) and let him know your thoughts. Vinnie reminds listeners that it’s not as important that you screw up, you must get back up. (15:00) He discusses how Tom Brady took average skills, learned what to develop, and looked at what he did with it. (16:30) He shares an example of a success story from his Rowing Class. (17:20) Vinnie discusses how people white-knuckle it through other diets, only to hit the goal and rebound up. This usually happens because they don’t address what is going on mentally. Anna shares a story where she had to say no to what was a big deal for her business. (23:00) She talks about how she has changed over the years and how she handled it now compared to what she would have done before. Everything is an opportunity to learn and grow by learning from failures. She ties her story back to health and fitness, and how to not beat yourself up, just get right back on with the next moment. They chat a bit about Anna’s new upcoming cookbook, Eat Happy Italian. (28:00) Vinnie’s going to a wedding. (29:45) They chit-chat a bit about their younger years and what they realize now in comparison. Anna Has Answers Anna shares a couple of cooking questions she received. (39:00) InstantPot or CrockPot: What is the difference? Is one better than the other? She explains the difference and they both make recipe suggestions. A listener asks for a rundown of Anna’s Eat Happy Kitchen spices on meat. (47:30) Vinnie gives a shout-out to listener Mark who recently finished a great climb up Mt. Whitney—he DNF’d the first time, but made it this time! (50:30) Vinnie plays a YouTube video excerpt, “How Keto Failed You”. Why did it work for someone else, but not you? (52:30) He gives a rundown during the video and a map to move forward! How sugar activates the brain is another video to look for on his YouTube channel. Don't forget to check out Anna's , too! [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2390 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich and "The Sodfather" Dr. Peter Ballerstedt discuss the health of the environment and nutrition through a ruminant revolution, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/09/ruminant-revolution-dr-peter-ballerstedt-episode-2390 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Pandemic of Metabolic Illness Dr. Peter Ballerstedt returns to the show and is known as the “Sodfather.” Peter is a Forage Agronomist and has expansive knowledge of agriculture, the environment, and nutrition. He explains 3 key messages he is trying to spread: public health needs animal foods a sustainable food system is only possible with livestock, particularly ruminants. livestock and animal foods are a part of our (and others) varied cultural heritage Vinnie gets tired of the fast narratives put out by popular vegan doctors. (4:00) He referenced recent guest Dr. Bill Schindler who has studied human development back as far as 3 million years. (5:15) Peter adds that grasslands need ruminants for soil to be healthy and growth to be sustainable. Early humans discovered tools that helped their brain development; they went from being scavengers to apex hunters. They discuss the disconnect that happens as certain tech progresses. (11:30) People are becoming even more removed from certain aspects of life which makes things feel as if they are going in reverse. Peter asks: is it the tech, or what we choose to do with the tech? He gives an example of how Gary Taubes is doing some current research. They discuss the politicization through such campaigns as “meat is murder,” etc. (15:00) Reconnection with the hard wall of physics, biology, and endocrinology should make people realize how negative campaigns against meat are misguided. The proof is the current Pandemic of Metabolic Illness happening. Obesity is a symptom of malnutrition—he elaborates. Ruminant Revolution Peter is encouraging a “ruminant revolution,” which is to improve the productivity and efficiency of ruminant agriculture globally. (20:00) He and Vinnie also remind people that doctors are not your boss, they work for you. (22:00) People need to become better informed for their benefit. They discuss how politics has entered the food system. (26:30) Peter gives examples from both Germany and Brazil about processes that both didn’t work and do work. (28:00) He explains what arable land is (able to be plowed and grown). All arable land is agricultural, but not all agricultural land is arable. Vinnie asks Peter’s opinion about the recent uproar in Ireland about killing thousands of cattle to reduce emissions. (41:00) We must figure out how to feed the world the appropriate amount of animal-sourced food, for public health. Even if the U.S. got rid of animal agriculture, it would only reduce global emissions by approximately 2%. However, it would also imbalance the food system and reduce nutrition globally. One study that is never discussed states that a wildlife-dominated savannah and a livestock-dominated one are equal. (58:00) Those who are pushing the Dietary Guidelines for metabolic health are at least 10 years behind on the science. (1:02:00) Vinnie shares an idea that he and Nina Teicholz have had about creating a health think tank to better get the truth to the public. (1:03:00) You can find Dr. Peter Ballerstedt around the web and on social media and doing various appearances around the world. Here is a link to .   [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2389- On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad talk about dating apps, how sugar damages mitochondria, how food can either hurt or heal you, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/09/food-can-either-hurt-or-heal-episode-2389 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Food Can Either Hurt or Heal Vinnie and Gina spend a few minutes talking about dating apps, having no luck, and people objectifying each other. (2:00) Gina has multiple friends who have met through apps and are now married. Vinnie gets clear on how some of the apps work, and basically, some of the apps are people just objectifying each other. Gina then plays a TikTok video about a popular coffee chain and how many grams of sugar is in its new pumpkin spice dessert coffee concoction. (15:00) The video states that 185 grams of sugar is in just one drink! Vinnie talks about a video he did years ago where he interviewed people outside a Starbucks about their drinks. He shares everything he observed. What people don’t understand about all that sugar is that it is damaging their mitochondria and their DNA. (20:00) Damaging mitochondria and DNA creates a breeding ground for cancer to grow. Vinnie has been avoiding sugar for 16 years and his cancer has never come back, even after he was told it would return in 5 years. Food can either hurt or heal you, it's up to you. They also discuss Jim Abrahams, who was in "FAT: A Documentary." Vinnie recounts the story of Jim’s son Charlie, who was a small child suffering multiple seizures a day. Even though Charlie was only 2 or 3 years old, doctors had given up. Jim had discovered the ketogenic diet, which was a 100-year-old proven therapy, but doctors were recommending a partial lobotomy! They were willing to cut out a piece of his brain, but not try changing his food! Jim made a movie starring Meryl Streep based on a true story similar to Charlie’s. Look for the movie, “First Do No Harm,” (1997). Check out Gina's book . She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and . [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2388 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss how to keep moving forward, how sugar feeds cancer, and more. [libsyn_podcast id=28126607] PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - How to Keep Moving Forward Anna shares a wise reminder that applies to most things, including fitness and health: This Too Shall Pass. (2:00) Vinnie discusses a recent consult with “Judy” and what things were happening that have stalled her weight loss. (2:30) He doesn’t like the word “plateau,” because your body is always doing something. What it does depends on whether you are doing negative or positive things. So you need to keep moving forward! Anna brings up Bulgarian Split Squats and they discuss how to improve them. (6:00) She also brings up other fitness challenges that are happening, especially during menopause. Vinnie still works out to failure and loves the calm feeling it brings. They chat about sleep, too; as a result, they talk about how magnesium helps. (12:30) Sugar Feeds Cancer Getting calories on people when they are dealing with cancer or similar things is difficult. (14:00) Often people just need to keep their weight on when their appetite is gone. Vinnie is dealing with 3-4 people right now who are fighting cancer; he shares his personal advice—but reminds us he is not a doctor. He describes his own experience during cancer regarding appetite and food. He recommends staying away from sugars because sugar and other carbs feed cancer. (19:30) However, if a person is struggling to eat during chemo, they need to keep weight on and they should eat what they can. Because at that point, their body needs something to have energy to fight. He also recommends desiccated liver capsules; but only the fatty kind. He makes other recommendations with protein, too. Anna reads a label sent in by listener Kristy Smith; the label is from Nestle Health Science. (23:30) As you can guess, it’s pretty much an abomination. It’s a mix of bad ingredients with added vitamins and amino acids; however, the added supplements are less than two percent of the ingredients! (27:00) Cancer grows out of damaged cells; when mitochondria get damaged, cancer grows from that. (28:00) After the ad for Villa Cappelli, the best olive oil on the planet, they switch to football talk. (40:50) This leads to a chat about the late Jimmy Buffett and his legacy on the planet. (43:00) Anna shares her two cover options for her upcoming Low-Carb Italian Cookbook. (44:30) Don't forget to check out Anna's , too! [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2387 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Dr. Bill Schindler to continue their discussion about raw milk, Blue Zone lifestyles, reconnecting with your food, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/09/reconnecting-with-your-food-with-dr-bill-schindler-episode-2387 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Reconnecting With Your Food Vinnie welcomes Bill back for another episode since they were just scratching the surface in the previous episode. Vinnie asks Bill about raw vs. homogenized milk. (4:00) Bill says most milk in any grocery store has been adulterated. He explains the human digestion of milk, to help clarify why he advocates for raw milk. But he also explains why it can be dangerous under certain conditions. They explain the various fermentation processes of dairy. (11:45) The problem with dairy isn’t the milk itself, but the system of handling it. (21:00) Pasteurizing doesn’t make bad milk good; it makes bad milk not lethal. Bill shares where to legally buy raw milk. (29:00) However, this comes with the responsibility of doing your research and visiting the farms you are considering buying from. Bill describes homogenization, what it’s used for, and why it’s not superior. (31:00) They discuss various cheeses and Bill shares how a quality mozzarella is made. (36:00) He also explains what to look for in a real mozzarella, which can be very different than what is available in most grocery stores. Sardinians Have It Right Vinnie asks Bill to elaborate on his studies on the “Blue Zones”, particularly Sardinia. (44:00) He gives great detail about his experiences in Sardinia, the food, the preparation, the activity levels, and the culture. He emphasizes the importance of the connection and respect they have for all of their food. The immediate Sardinian community is the source of their own food, not factories. Vinnie compares how many people in the U.S. handle exercise. (55:00) Many in the U.S. are “Fake Living”; he explains. It would be beneficial for our health to try to reconnect with food, and respect where it comes from. They chat about a couple of episodes of “The Great Human Race” involving lions, hyenas, and more. (1:08:00) You can find Bill's book "Eat Like A Human" . You can find Dr. Bill Schindler in these additional connections: , , and on Instagram @drbillschindler. [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2386 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad talk about the war on fat, the myth of six meals a day, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/09/the-war-on-fat-episode-2386 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - The War on Fat Gina opens the show with a question to Vinnie about eating 3 meals daily. (2:30) Now that she has been NSNG® for a while, she feels like 3 meals a day is a lot of food for her. They also discuss some of the other changes happening to her since being NSNG®. They discuss where the idea of 6 meals a day comes from, and why it’s B.S. (7:00) It started with the war on fat, which led to eating more carbs. She shares what she has seen in women’s fitness and weight loss Facebook groups. (16:00) The topic is usually about plateaus and how to break them; not surprisingly, the advice she hears is off the mark. Vinnie sorts the B.S. from facts. Cheat meals are nonsense. Vinnie shares an example of a common struggle he hears during his consultations. (19:00) Many people stop doing what is working and start trying hacks from various sources. This kicks them back into the diet mentality. He and Gina discuss OMAD (One Meal A Day), which some people try. His advice will vary depending on what is going on in your life. He also shares a crab cake recipe idea that Serena makes. They wrap up the show with a conversation about the Gina & Bryan Show. Gina recommends that since the holidays are coming up, consider gifting the NSNG® e-book to someone you care about. Check out Gina's book . She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and . [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2385 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss what is gilding the lily on NSNG, damaging DNA with genotoxic artificial sweeteners, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/09/gilding-the-lily-on-NSNG-episode-2385 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Gilding the Lily and Damaging DNA Vinnie and Anna chat a bit about some celebrity and movie talk. (2:00) Vinnie describes why many celebrities were so successful following his guidance. (8:00) They discuss a common issue Vinnie hears during consultations. (10:00) People try to “gild the lily”, meaning adding things that can be too much. You can’t eat with impunity; it is possible to still have too much food. People want a magic number or an amount to work with, but there isn’t one. This is why the consultations are so helpful because Vinnie can customize advice for your situation. Anna shares an item she received from a listener. (20:00) It’s about a rice cooker and the claims the company makes about cooking “low-carb rice”. So Vinnie explains about rice and starches and that claims like “resistant starches” are a fool’s errand. (24:15) Anna then shares an . (26:50) This means it is damaging DNA. Vinnie has been screaming about how sweeteners are bad for you for years. His message hasn’t changed because it’s the correct message! Vinnie and Anna keep producing this podcast because it is a labor of love. (32:00) Anna reads more about the sucralose article. (43:00) The conversation takes a turn to Anna’s recent experience of demo-ing her sauces in a grocery store. There is a pandemic of poor health across society, which makes things like the COVID pandemic even more deadly. (53:00) Anna’s experience at the store shows that there is still more work to be done to get the message out! They talk about a few recipes, from great burgers to a pimento cheese dip that Anna’s created. (52:00) Don't forget to check out Anna's , too! [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2384 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Dr. Bill Schindler, Archaeologist, and they discuss ancestral evolution through tools, fire, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/09/evolution-our-ancestors-dr.bill-schindler-pt-1-episode-2384 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - EVOLUTION OF OUR ANCESTORS Vinnie and Bill open up the dialogue with a discussion about “Momentum in the Mountains”, co-hosted by Steven Fullerton and Somors Stephenson. (2:00) They’re doing fantastic work trying to bring information about healthy lifestyles to their small mountain community. Bill is the author of the book “”, which helped launch the Paleo movement. (8:00) Bill shares his background growing up and how he transitioned into his current lifestyle. He was a heavy kid who got picked on a lot. He later became an athlete but had an unhealthy relationship with food. As he got older he became aware of the link between hunting and his background in archeology. Vinnie shares his relationship with food sources from living in a rural area and fishing and hunting. (12:45) He asks Bill about the current state of Western society’s relationship with where their food comes from. (16:45) Bill emphasizes that he does not enjoy killing an animal; however, he feels a certain responsibility using the animal, nose-to-tail. (19:00) Vinnie shares a similar story about pheasant hunting in the UK. Bill goes through the ancestral origins of tools, hunting, and the evolution of our ancestors. (28:00) Bill shares knowledge about how our ancestors created tools, which may be better understood by viewing the episode video. FIRE AS A TOOL Vinnie asks about fire and the human diet. (46:00) Bill refers to Richard Wrangham, who wrote "". Vinnie shares input on fire and the varieties of ways we use it, such as engines. (57:00) Bill states how the disconnect in society is real and how it affects several things about human diet and habits. (1:00:00) How standing upright and creating shoes affected the species. The Industrial Revolution also added to the disconnect. To “eat like a human”, what do you do? (1:05:00) You need to know not only what to eat, but how, to get optimal nutrition. Animal fat has been in our diets for 3 million years. Bill is going to return for Part 2 to answer more questions. They discuss Sardinia and the longevity of the inhabitants and their lifestyle. You can find Dr. Bill Schindler in these additional connections: , , and on Instagram @drbillschindler. [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2383 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad talk about insulin responses storing fat, how perseverance gets results, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/09/perseverance-gets-results-episode-2383 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - PERSEVERANCE GETS RESULTS Gina tells Vinnie how she has continued to lose weight and is down 16 pounds! (2:00) She shares what she thinks may have been slowing her progress a bit, including a lot of stress. Gina’s body changes have helped her expand her range of activities. This has made her more confident overall. Gina shares how a friend who still follows an older “diet mentality” got their bloodwork back and was shocked. (7:00) They found out their low-fat, limited “points” approach was negatively affecting their bloodwork. So Vinnie explains what is happening in the body during an insulin response and fat storage. (10:30) He recommends reading “” by Gary Taubes. Vinnie recalls a good visual description of how triglycerides work in the cells. He explains how getting fat adapted also helps with signaling the hunger hormones properly. Gina asks about what is described as “the whoosh” in weight loss, and Vinnie clarifies. (19:15) Vinnie asks Gina about her goals and gives some practical viewpoints about them. (23:00) Perseverance gets results! They discuss how the pandemic affected people, and their activity levels, and how California’s rules were more stringent than other regions. (26:00) Vinnie shares how he found ways to get in more movement since his gym was closed. Gina thanks Vinnie and mentions how excuses are easy, but there is so much we can do right in front of us! (35:00) Check out Gina's book . She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and . [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2382 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss football foods,  the dark side of social media: exploitative videos, stretching exercises, and more. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - The Dark Side Of Social Media, Football Food, An Unboxing, and Recipe Suggestions Vinnie tells Anna what he’s been working on all day. He has been doing interviews; an upcoming one is Bill Schindler. Bill is an archeologist who has studied the early human diet and how it has progressed. Vinnie shares some interesting points from the interview. Somehow this leads to some of the shows Anna and Vinnie used to watch. They share some ideas about “Football Food”. (15:30) Vinnie shares one of his YouTube videos about grains. (20:15) Anna does an “unboxing” They discuss the dark side of social media and certain “mukbang” videos. (26:15) Some are terribly sad, as the videos exploit obese binge eaters; as a result, Vinnie makes some very valid points about that. Anna asks Vinnie to give some suggestions regarding stretching, and conditions such as sciatica. (38:45) Vinnie gives some descriptions of certain stretches. Spend every day doing at least something! They finish the show with some great recipe ideas. Don't forget to check out Anna's , too! 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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2381 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Eddie Fackler and they discuss Eddie's recent medical incident and how training saved him, mental perseverance, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/09/training-saved-him-Eddie-Fackler-episode-2381 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - TRAINING SAVED HIM Vinnie welcomes Eddie back to the show; Eddie gives his backstory and how he found NSNG®. (4:00) Eddie lost 100 lbs in 6 months! He became a long-distance runner and discusses some of the challenges with that. He describes his recent medical incident and his amazing journey through that. He had an aortic dissection happen in his heart! This event is unrelated to heart attack, cholesterol, or stroke. He explains more of his journey—the man is a fighter! They chat about Eddie’s previous running goals and how he’s adjusting them. (13:00) Vinnie shares some thoughts on this as well. Eddie’s consistent training saved his life. They talk about Eddie’s heart now. (21:00) He explains what his doctor told him. Vinnie and Eddie talk about attitude and not being defeated. (26:00) Vinnie applies this to people’s attitudes about changing their lifestyles Eddie’s attitude is that you don’t start being healthy in the gym or the kitchen but in your mind. (28:00) Build your mental discipline! Vinnie shares thoughts on mental discipline. (29:30) Eddie shares ideas about mindset and sabotage. (34:00) Every day is a decision. They discuss the book "" by Michael Moss. (40:00) Food companies pay millions of dollars to make sure their products are addictive. Eddie has recently gone back to the gym. (50:30) Everyone was super-helpful to him and happy for him. Eddie inspires so many people because of his attitude and mental perseverance. (54:00) [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2380 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad talk about several things including trends and nonsense in the "biohacking" world, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/09/trends-and-nonsense-episode-2380 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - TRENDS AND NONSENSE Gina shows Vinnie a photo she took and the conversation touches on a bit of “lagniappe”. (4:00) Vinnie describes the process and time it took to get a customized shotgun for skeet shooting. (6:00) It’s a very long process to get it right—and it’s a metaphor for regaining your health. You have to do what it takes, as long as it takes. This leads to talking about what countries do and do not know how to do certain foods, especially coffee. (15:00) Vinnie has a story about being in Italy and a very special espresso. Gina has some questions for Vinnie and wants to know about some diet trends she's seen on social media. (25:00) These are biohacks she found on TikTok: lettuce water, lemon in your coffee, cucumber bites with stevia. Vinnie analyzes each of these “biohacks”. Vinnie talks about 3 different trends he had heard of years ago that were trends and nonsense. (40:00) Gina asks for more specifics about watermelon. (46:00) Vinnie gives his thoughts. They chat about seasonal fruits. They chat a bit about the charming kid’s show “Romper Room” and uncommon names. Check out Gina's book . She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and . [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2379 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss positive versus negative messaging, morbid obesity, doing what you can to get a leg up, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/09/doing-what-you-can-episode-2379 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - DOING WHAT YOU CAN  Listen for the SPECIAL PROMO CODE FOR NSNG® Foods that is for ONE DAY ONLY! Code is ONLY available on the website and podcast apps! Vinnie is fired up today, and he and Anna chat about the movie Rocky and how it was so uplifting in a difficult era of American history. (2:00) This brings him to the topic of "The Whale" with Brendan Fraser; he shares his frustrations about the movie. He summarizes parts of the film and feels like the message of the film is negative. Anna asks how Vinnie would help those who may feel they are in the same place as the movie's main character. (16:00) Vinnie and Anna give shout-outs to various NSNG® folks who have overcome their morbid obesity. Anna shares part of what humans look for in storytelling. (23:00) Anna makes the point that she and Vinnie aren’t people who will be able to change policy. (26:00) They are doing what they can to help people by giving information to the public in ways that empower the individual to change their own life. They discuss more about the message of Rocky, which is positive and shows possibilities, even for those who are in a tough place. (29:00) They chat about trying to get the messages out on social media, but even people who want to see it, don’t always get all the info. (34:00) Vinnie shares a recent YouTube video about what foods to stay away from, and they discuss it. They go through the ingredients of a certain brand of protein bar and give a breakdown of it. Don't forget to check out Anna's , too! [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2378 - On this special Friday show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino replay a YouTube LIVE discussion where they address real questions and answers about NSNG®, intermittent fasting, being fat-adapted, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/09/real-questions-answers-episode-2378 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS You can watch this episode on Vinnie's Fitness Confidential YOUTUBE channel - REAL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS  You can watch the replay of this YouTube LIVE but going to . Vinnie talks about an upcoming promo that is ONLY for one day.  Vinnie mentions a recent Instagram post and some unsavory comments he gets from “keyboard cowboys”. (3:00) An upcoming guest on the show is Dr. Bill Schindler, an archeologist, and chef, who will be talking about how humans were meant to eat. (6:45) Vinnie and Anna answer some real questions during this YouTube LIVE event: Does Vinnie approve of intermittent fasting? (9:45) Can NSNG® improve joint pain? (31:45) Anna has some thoughts about NSNG® and menopause as well. What’s the best way to resume NSNG® after “falling off the wagon”? (35:30) How much PVC magnesium is recommended to take every day? (41:00) Once you are fat-adapted, when do you make adjustments, and how? (45:30) They chat a bit about “football food”, and Anna answers a question regarding her spice mixes. (48:50) Someone asks a question about apps for counting carbs, and Vinnie and Anna share their thoughts. (58:25) They also chat about the glycemic index, and Anna gives more recommendations. Don't forget to check out Anna's , too! [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2377 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad talk about not being as self-conscious, how "we lie to us" about certain foods, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/08/we-lie-to-us-episode-2377 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - WE LIE TO US Vinnie and Gina talk a bit about denim fashion. (2:30) Gina shares a recent Instagram post in which she realized she doesn’t need to be as self-conscious in her swimsuit as she used to be. She’s seeing and feeling all kinds of benefits of NSNG®. They discuss how back in the 1990s soda was taken out of school vending machines but then replaced with “healthy” fruit juices. (16:30) Vinnie tells Gina he possibly has a new project brewing and he blames Gina. (18:30) Gina mentions an Instagram account where the creator occasionally takes junk food and rebrands the packaging to look like “health food.”(23:10) They discuss how so many things like protein bars and trail mix are misleading, but the real issue is that "we lie to us." They discuss Vinnie’s youtube videos and the content he’s creating. (31:30) You can find the one about sweeteners . There’s some chat about a “tater-tot hot dish” that would have “massive” consequences. (35:00) And there’s some talk about football fans going shirtless in cold weather, brave souls that they are. Gina shares some of the upcoming guests on the Gina and Brian Show. Check out Gina's book . She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and . [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2376 - On this Monday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss PubMed and the NIH "backing out of the room," grocery merchandising, informative youtube videos, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/08/backing-out-of-the-room-episode-2376 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS You can watch this episode on Vinnie's Fitness Confidential YOUTUBE channel - BACKING OUT OF THE ROOM  Anna and Vinnie spend a few moments talking about Anna’s pumpkin marinara and how she is taking pre-orders. (2:00) This leads to s discussion of Halloween, candy, and trick-or-treating stories. Then somehow this segues to Richard Simmons and nude-colored stockings. Anna brings up an article entitled, “Carbohydrate-based diet may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease: A pooled analysis of two prospective cohort studies.” (24:00) The link is to the PubMed website . Vinnie feels vindicated but feels that government agencies are “slowly backing out of the room”. Vinnie and Anna agree that those agencies can’t commit to a decisive stand because of the origins of funding. Anna and Vinnie discuss the challenge of getting into grocery store chains and the immense expense. (30:00) Anna asks how are people supposed to learn what is better for their health if agencies like NIH won’t commit to a recommendation. Anna reads more from the PubMed article, and Vinnie gives her some pushback. (38:00) Vinnie goes over the “quality of carbs”, simple carbs, and complex carbs. He also goes over what leads to insulin resistance. (43:00) Vinnie plays an Instagram which is relevant to the conversation. (48:00) People get so confused because of certain things they hear on the internet. Some doctors find an item to hang their hat on, and that becomes the new thing (and point of confusion). MORE HELP The duo touch upon the difficulty people have when they are emotionally stressed or depressed and turn to food. (50:00) If you are depressed, please get any reliable help you can. Online services like BetterHelp or similar make getting help more accessible. (BetterHelp is not a sponsor of the show.) Vinnie shares one of his youtube videos regarding artificial sweeteners. (1:00:00) It clarifies the differences among various sweeteners and is very interesting! You can watch it . He shares other video topics he’s addressing on his youtube channel. Don't forget to check out Anna's , too! [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2375 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes chef Mike Keen and they discuss everything about Mikes's adventure and experiments while kayaking up the coast of Greenland, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/adventure-experiments-with-mike-keen-episode-2375 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - ADVENTURE & EXPERIMENTS Vinnie welcomes Mike, who is a chef and has lived and adventured all over the world. (2:30) They discuss how all kinds of jobs can be fulfilling that don’t require a college degree. Mike found his path through being a chef. Many times the best education is travel and exploring cultures. Mike tells Vinnie how he got started in cooking and culinary school. (12:30) Vinnie asks about the story behind the Adventure Chef’s kayaking trip up the coast of Greenland. (17:00) Mike describes his trip and the specific goals he had. Gather seal poop samples (to test for microplastics). And to learn about the Inuit ancestral way of eating. They discuss changes in how we treat various foods, especially after the development of things like refrigeration. Foods used to be preserved by fermentation, salting, etc. There is a direct link between eating processed foods with metabolic disease. Mike further shares some of the tough challenges he ran into during his adventure and experiments. (25:00) Vinnie asks a couple of questions regarding seal poop, plastics, and other environmental concerns. (28:30) They discuss more about nutrient-dense foods like meat and organ meats. (49:00) THE RESULTS Mike shares some of his results regarding health tests he took pre- and post-kayak trip. (55:00) Mike also had a wonderful experience with the Inuit people he met--they were very welcoming and very proud of their culture. He was really intrigued by the differences in the test results; they discuss the variations in cholesterol, body fat, etc. Vinnie and Mike chat about Mike’s kayak and some of the other equipment he used during his trip. (1:01:00) They discuss a bit more on Mike’s solutions for eating the Inuit diet; but he learned quickly it wasn’t about fancy, it was about functional. (1:08:00) He also had fantastic energy, even after kayaking for 10 hours a day. Vinnie talks about his own high-fat content of his eating. (1:14:00) He also talks about changes he made in his day to get more movement in. Mike isn’t sure how he’s going to keep the physique and health gains he made now that he’s not kayaking for several hours or eating the same way. The talk about fitness from working vs fitness from the gym. You can find Mike on several social media platforms, especially Instagram . His website is . [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2374 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad talk about opening up horizons to new flavors, body mass index, companies "moving the goalposts", and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/08/opeing-up-horizons-epsiode-2374 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - OPENING UP HORIZONS Gina opens up the show by telling Vinnie about how excited she was that her “Kidboy” made great food choices, all on his own, during a recent visit to a Brazilian steakhouse. (2:40) They talk about trying different foods to open up horizons and widen the flavors your palate enjoys. (5:00) Except for olives—Gina just can’t. And Vinnie just can’t understand how Gina just can’t do olives. Gina mentions that what she thinks helped Kidboy be open was a youtube show called “Romeo Eats”. (12:05) Let your kids open up horizons for various foods and flavors. (12:30) Vinnie and Gina share some of the foods they’ve tried, like frog legs, gator, and others. (13:30) Gina then reads an excerpt from an article about BMI (Body Mass Index). (17:00) Vinnie shares his opinion and relates it to how Big Pharma and other agencies “move the goals posts” to favor themselves. Many agencies and politicians are controlled by lobbyists and big companies. Gina shares some of the upcoming guests on the Gina and Brian Show. Check out Gina's book . She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and . [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2373 - On this Monday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss Restaurants 101 and how to navigate dining out, pay tribute to special family member George, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/08/restaurants-101-episode-2373 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS You can watch this episode on Vinnie's Fitness Confidential YOUTUBE channel - RESTAURANTS 101  Vinnie and Anna have surprise guest Leona (aka, “Lois”) on the show today. (2:00) After a bit of discussion about music and doppelgängers, Vinnie asks Leona a couple of questions. (15:00) Vinnie has had consults with Leona before, so he asks her for updates on how her exercise is going. He chats with her about Spartan races and gives her a new challenge to go for. The discussion focuses on Restaurants 101, to help you navigate how you can eat while dining out. (21:15) Vinnie gives some blanket statements about eating at restaurants. Anna gives suggestions about various ethnic foods to help you find selections that can be NSNG®. They both make other suggestions of how you can eat to be satisfied, and not feel like you’re “missing out”. Vinnie shares an experience of eating lobster and “butter” at a restaurant. (44:30) They talk about a recent Throwback Thursday photo on Vinnie’s Instagram and youtube. (48:30) Speaking of Instagram, Anna comments on a recent one from Vinnie’s account that addresses the difficulties of menopause. (52:00) She is appreciative of the acknowledgment as there are a lot of people who just don’t understand the level of challenge it can be. Many women who go through rough menopause don’t even feel like themselves—at all. They will be covering more about menopause in upcoming episodes. A TRIBUTE Anna and Vinnie share a tribute to Anna’s brother-in-law and previous show guest, George Kolasa. (56:00) George recently passed recently and Anna shares what an inspirational person he has been. George turned his diagnosis into his purpose with the loving support of his partner, Justin (also Anna’s brother-in-law). He was able to fundraise a million dollars for rare cancer research and treatment, at @memorialsloankettering. If you want to listen to George and Justin on the podcast, go to episode 2328 "Pain Into Purpose", . Don't forget to check out Anna's , too! [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2372 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes chef James Barry and they discuss organ meats, bad labeling, having a healthy purpose, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/202/08/healthy-purpose-with-james-barry-episode-2372 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - A HEALTHY PURPOSE Vinnie and Barry met at the recent event “Momentum in the Mountains.” (3:00) Barry is a chef and has come up with a product using organ meats. Vinnie hates liver, but he tried and loved it—there was no organ meat flavor. They share some thoughts, both pros, and cons, about some of the health conferences they know about. (4:00) They also discuss how a lot of companies misrepresent their product because of lax rules on labeling standards. (15:45) People don’t understand they are being duped. James shares some of his concerns with labeling; for example, whether “organic” is truly organic. Vinnie has some additional insight through some of his own research. James is concerned that only the wealthy can be healthy due to the cost of things like grass-fed meats. (26:00) Vinnie and he discuss the cost of groceries and Vinnie shares ideas on finding deals. Vinnie asks James to share how he became a chef and about his product “Pluck”, which you can find on Amazon and on James’ website . (47:00) James feels has found his calling and a healthy purpose by creating a product that allows people to get nose-to-tail nutrients. Organ meats are the most nutrient-dense foods. You can use Pluck in small amounts and build up your nutrient intake. Vinnie was impressed that the products didn’t taste like organ meats and only had clean seasonings—no sugar or fillers. Listen for the promo code, which will be for a limited time only, after this episode airs.   [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2371 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad talk about abs over age 40, judging yourself too harshly, being open to learning, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/08/open-to-learning-episode-2371 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - OPEN TO LEARNING Gina is calling Vinnie out on his “false modesty”. (2:30) She’s referring to Vinnie’s recent Instagram that shows his abs. Vinnie is posting workout videos on his youtube channel. (5:00) He recently posted “”. Stopping being active is what leads to things like “dad bod”. Gina advises others to not judge themselves harshly. (9:50) There are others who would love to be trading places with you because they see you as an inspiration. Vinnie receives a lot of heartwarming stories of success from listeners, which makes him feel great. Vinnie finished his Learn to Row class and he tells Gina about it. (17:20) It started slowly but really picked up. He talks about his experience during classes and is very excited. Always be open to learning and doing something new. (30:00) Vinnie recommends the movie "Just One Mile"; you can watch the youtube trailer . He talks about other people he’d like to see in this “last man standing” race. Check out Gina's book . She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and . [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2370 - On this Monday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino chat about various topics including youtube, giving credit where it's due, recipe ideas, answering questions, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/08/credit-where-its-due-episode-2370 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS You can watch this episode on Vinnie's Fitness Confidential YOUTUBE channel - CREDIT WHERE IT'S DUE  First, there is an in-depth analysis of "The Devil Went Down to Georgia." (2:00) They chat about how well Vinnie's youtube channel is doing and what some upcoming content will be. (15:55) Anna and Vinnie take a few minutes to discuss the very sad passing of raw vegan influencer, Zhanna D'Art. (17:40) It has been reported that her cause of death was "starvation and exhaustion." If you or anyone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, please get professional help. Vinnie attended "Momentum in the Mountains", which is a health retreat. (18:40) There were several speakers, including Nina Teicholz and Dom D'Agostino. Vinnie tells a story about how Nina's work was being parroted by someone else, and not giving her credit. Anna and Vinnie discuss how hard they work, and encourage others to do their own research and give credit where it's due. Nina, as always, was fully professional and gave the best, tightest info. Anna asks Vinnie a question from a listener: is NSNG® healthy for children? Do children need more carbs? (34:15) Vinnie and Anna swap a couple of easy recipes for dinner. (43:45) They also chat about some favorite wings recipes since football season starts soon. So there is some football talk here as well. Another question from the interwebs is about having CBD edibles if they help curb appetite. (55:30) Don't forget to check out Anna's , too! [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2369 - On this Friday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino give you a Grocery 101 course on how grocery stores work, saving money on meat and produce, how to best shop for keeping NSNG®, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/08/grocery-101-with-anna-vocino-episode-2369 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS You can watch this episode on Vinnie's Fitness Confidential YOUTUBE channel - GROCERY 101  Vinnie and Anna start with some history about how the grocery stores of today got established, thanks to cardboard and the Piggly Wiggly. (You’ll see what I mean!) (2:00) They have done several “101”-style episodes that you can listen to that are available on Vinnie’s website. (11:50) This episode will focus on grocery shopping and how to streamline your shopping and help you save money, too! Vinnie also describes what “horse trading” and a “Monroney sticker” is and how they came to be. (12:15) Vinnie talks about what he and Serena do to find deals on meat. (17:30) Anna clarifies the difference between store sales as opposed to clipping coupons. Anna goes through what your food list could look like. (21:00) Anna discusses what kinds of margins various store chains have on their products. (23:50) Other than certain items like spices and coffee, the best is to shop the perimeter of the grocery store. (30:00) If you do buy packaged items, be sure to thoroughly read the labels for junk ingredients! They also recommend finding a good butcher, if you can. They chat about a documentary about the history of Trader Joe’s. (39:00) Trader Joe’s has a great, affordable cheese department! The Villa Cappelli ad has some additional info, too. (45:00) Anna and Vinnie share some additional thoughts on things like Miracle Whip, Cool Whip, and Little Debbie cakes. [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2368 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad talk about the heat, getting your salt, rowing, and more. https://vinnitortorich.com.2023/08/getting-your-salt-episode-2368 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - GETTING YOUR SALT After sharing thoughts about the hot weather, Vinnie mentions the importance of electrolytes and staying hydrated. (1:50) Gina is shocked that some doctors and nurses still recommend products like “sports drinks” which are full of sugar. Vinnie explains why good salt is important—don’t just get table salt! (6:00) Get good quality salt like Redmonds, or any pink salt, black salt, etc. People worry about salt intake, but your body needs salt. Processed foods contain a lot of sodium; however, it’s the processed food that is the problem. Vinnie tells how he got to visit Redmond’s salt mines in Utah. (9:00) It’s his favorite and has the highest quality salt and mineral content. Vinnie explains what goes into his UltraSalt and how much he uses in water. Vinnie has been taking rowing classes. (16:00) Not surprisingly, he’s excelling. He shares some of his challenges with his Concept 2 rowing machine. He's now rowed millions of miles according to his Concept 2. He explains more about rowing and sculling. (22:00) Vinnie enjoys seeing others in his class making progress, too! Vinnie recommends the documentary "A Most Beautiful Thing,". (27:15) It follows a program that put rival gang members from Chicago into rowing teams. The members come back as adults to try to compete again and give hope to others. Check out Gina's book . She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and . [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2367 - On this Monday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino chat about the real influencers of social media, how you can't go backward during peri-menopause, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/08/real-influencers-episode-2367 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS You can watch this episode on Vinnie's Fitness Confidential YOUTUBE channel - THE REAL INFLUENCERS  Vinnie is pissed off about a text Anna sent him. (3:30) It’s about a question directed to and targeting Anna on a youtube video. Anna reads the question posed to her and later gives a thoughtful, clear, and beautiful response. (11:00) They discuss rude comments people make to others. (14:20) They also defend people who put themselves out there for accountability and help others—THEY are the REAL influencers. They make themselves vulnerable to the whole world—they name several NSNG® folks who share their lives to help others. Vinnie shares his thoughts about the ridiculous claims on social media and how people willfully hurt each other. (17:00) Anna shares her beautiful response to the commenter. (18:00) Anna is a badass, but we all knew that. Vinnie shares his thoughts on why he thinks the commenter is not genuine. (20:00) They analyze the comments further. Anna took the opportunity to respond to retell her health story and why she is so passionate about NSNG®. CAN’T GO BACKWARD Anna wants Vinnie to discuss health challenges for women in peri-menopause and menopause. (37:30) He also talks about calls he gets from women and how frustrating peri- and menopause is. (39:15) They mention several experts to pay attention to who can help: Dr. Sara Gottfried, Cynthia Thurlow, Dr. Mindy Pelz, Mary Claire Haver, Dr. Anna Cabeca, and Dr. Jen Gunter. They talk about the importance of staying true to NSNG® to try to control symptoms. (41:30) You can’t go backward—going off-plan will affect your level of symptoms. Anna discusses some of the HRT misinformation based on bad science. (44:00) It’s discussed in a very important interview between Andrew Huberman and Dr. Peter Attia . They discuss how Anna's bloodwork has improved on NSNG®. Vinnie and Anna close the show, discussing upcoming content with ab videos from Vinnie and Anna’s upcoming cookbook. (50:50) [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2366 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes triathlete Mark Allen and they talk about Zone 2 training, movement for longevity, reconnecting to nature, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/08/reconnecting-nature-mark-allen-episode-2366 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - RECONNECTING TO NATURE Vinnie and Mark start off the conversation by discussing Zone 2 training and Mark’s history as a triathlete. (2:30) Nobody believed in the effectiveness of Zone 2 Mark saw his success skyrocket by training in Zone 2 under the guidance of coach Phil Maffetone. Vinnie and Mark discuss how movement and exercise were a part of everyday life, and people didn’t have to pay to go to a gym to get in exercise. (9:00) Fitness and longevity used to be a byproduct of regular workdays and living. (13:00) We’ve become a very sedentary society, and it’s harder to fit movement in because of the current workday. They each discuss goals for movement for conditioning and vitality. And if movement and vitality can be part of our play—that’s even better. Vinnie tells Mark of his 365 Cardio goal. (16:00) He emphasizes the need to always have something in front of you. They discuss how cell phones have affected society negatively. (18:45) Mark shares thoughts on how, just like your body needs recovery from exercise, your brain needs recovery to reset from screen time. The phone is interfering with and depleting replenishment. (19:55) They go into a deep dive about other ways to disconnect; as a result, this leads to chatting about the need for reconnecting to nature. (22:00) They reflect on what brings fulfillment to each of them. Vinnie tells Mark about Colin O'Brady and the 12-Hour walk. (28:30) Vinnie plays a bit from George Carlin about "stuff". (36:30) They discuss the differences in types of racing bikes and the Tour de France. (51:30) You can find Mark on where he does triathlon training for clients. [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2365 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad talk about NSVs, how lycra lies, epidemiological studies bending the truth, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/08/bending-the-truth-episode-2365 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - BENDING THE TRUTH Today’s episode starts with a discussion about Sinéad O’Connor, who has tragically passed. (2:00) Vinnie and Gina give an earnest reminder to always reach out to someone when feeling mentally distressed. There are so many people who care, even when it doesn't feel like it. Gina shares a recent NSV (non-scale victory)—she fits into a new pair of jeans! (11:00) She has results she can FEEL, and it feels amazing. She added in a little intermittent fasting. But she also reads an article from the NYPost that claims intermittent fasting raises blood sugar, which doesn’t makes sense. This leads to a conversation about how things like lycra and leggings help hide things like weight gain. (20:00) As a result, people end up ignoring and/or delaying changes in their habits. Both lycra and many epidemiological studies can be a type of "bending the truth." Back to the NYPost article: Vinnie addresses why epidemiological studies can’t fully be trusted. (26:30) Correlation does not mean causation. There are so many variables, like sleep, and misreporting of food intake. Vinnie quizzes Gina and not even her MENSA card can help her out on this one! Gina gives an example of how her schedule affected her; her body became very dysregulated. Check out Gina's book . She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and on . [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2364 - On this Monday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino chat about various topics and discuss how you can become a creature of habit and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/07/creature-of-habit-episode-2364 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS You can watch this episode on Vinnie's Fitness Confidential YOUTUBE channel - A CREATURE OF HABIT Today’s episode starts with a discussion of Vinnie’s friend Don Coddington and a few other friends. (2:00) He shares some items from his recent camping trip. (8:00) Vinnie is now planning a trip to the Grand Canyon next year. He also emphasizes the need for caution and experience when going mountaineering. (10:15) And you will learn a bit about the term "sherpa". Anna brings up James Clear's book, "". (17:30) Speaking of habits, this segues to recipes and being a creature of habit in how we eat as well. Establishing a habit can take a range of time, from 60 days to 8 months or even forever. (30:00) Anna also mentions the book "", which breaks up the year into quarters so you can achieve new habits. (32:00) Vinnie talks about consistency. (36:45) He uses rowing as a goal; he doesn't just want to row on his Concept 2 rower, he's interested in learning from the local rowing club. It makes him wonder about people who aren't interested in learning. This leads to a discussion about people who call Vinnie and express the frustration of "it was working, now it's not." (46:00) Many times people's habits get disrupted because support at home is limited. Or people aren't fully into it like they think, or they try to "jimmy the system", which doesn't work, especially long-term. He gives WW as an example. Anna talks more about how to stay on track even if you don't have a lot of support at home. (53:00) They chat a bit about retired Navy SEAL, endurance athlete, and author David Goggins. You can find his book "" here. They chat about Anna's husband's softball league and more rowing. [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2363 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Phil Maffetone and they talk about the benefits of Zone 2 training as well as how to build a better brain with music, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/07/build-better-brain-phil-maffetone-episode-2363 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - BUILD A BETTER BRAIN Vinnie welcomes Phil back to the show and they discuss the benefits of Zone 2 training. (3:00) Phil comes from an exercise physiology background and has trained some of the world's elite athletes. Zone 2 can help lower your heart rate, burn fat, and has other amazing benefits. (17:00) Phil has a new book out, "" and it's a holistic approach to health. (26:00) He talks about his long history of being a musician and songwriter. Phil has learned about the science of how to build a better brain by adding music to his approach to health. He chats about the benefits of challenging yourself to listen to a variety of good music--it's like exercise for your brain. Vinnie and Phil discuss longevity and staying sharp. (32:00) It's important to maintain passion, learn, explore, and expand the brain. Phil talks a bit about "junk music" which he feels isn't any better than eating junk food. Vinnie worries about the health of his brain because of his intense football playing in college. (36:00) Music can work as biofeedback and can be used in various therapeutic ways. (44:00) You can find out more about Phil and his music at . You can find his endurance training book, "" 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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2362 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad talk about eating beef, banned ingredients, and the FDA's claims of an "acceptable amount" of poison, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/07/acceptable-amount-poison-episode-2362 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - AN ACCEPTABLE AMOUNT OF POISON Gina announces to Vinnie she is down 10 lbs.; her husband is hard core NSNG® now because it helps keep inflammation down for playing basketball. (2:15) They have also been enjoying ribeyes--and Gina hadn't eaten beef for 30 years! Gina and Vinnie chat about a cereal product and this leads to a discussion about harmful ingredients that are allowed in food. (6:00) Vinnie also talks about observations during his recent flight, including snacks they serve on airplanes. Gina shares an example of the ingredients that are banned in Europe and Japan, but the FDA allows in our food. (17:45) Stove Top Stuffing and Wheat Thins have ingredients that are endocrine disruptors that can affect things like your thyroid and sperm count. (24:00) He also shares a funny Instagram post from "a recovering Californian." (22:00) The FDA classifies those ingredients as "an acceptable amount", even though they can cause damage to your body. (26:00) Check out Gina's book . She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and on . [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2361 - On this Monday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss various topics and answer some questions about customizing protein intake, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/07/customizing-protein-intake-episode-2361 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS You can watch this episode on Vinnie's Fitness Confidential YOUTUBE channel - CUSTOMIZING PROTEIN INTAKE Vinnie and Anna announce a LIVE streaming event set for Tuesday, July 25, 2023, on Vinnie's After a discussion about hairbands, grunge music, and doppelgängers, Vinnie and Anna give a few more details about the LIVE streaming event. (2:30) Vinnie talks about a rough day he had on social media and a fake account he needs to report. (16:45) You can help him out, and he describes how. He also got a lot of grief about a post he made regarding steroids and a prominent person in the news. (20:30) And he was being pounced on by vegans on Twitter (again). Anna has some questions for Vinnie from the internet. (28:15) Anna reads two very different questions regarding customizing protein intake. One has to do with losing weight; the other is about gaining weight. These are examples of how Vinnie can better serve you through having a consultation with him. They discuss lean body mass; as a result, Vinnie gives some example situations to clarify. (36:00) Vinnie recommends "only working the muscles you want to keep". It's important to eat protein by what you're doing. They switch to discussing workouts that Vinnie will be making available in addition to other content on his (47:30) Anna has a big Eat Happy Kitchen event in Seattle. (50:00) Listen close--she gives details!  This leads to a bunch of should-outs and ideas for Meat-Ups! [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2360 - In this Friday’s episode, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Dave Feldman and they discuss social media dynamics, steel man vs. straw man debates, LMHR research, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/steel-man-vs-straw-man-dave-feldman-episode-2360 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS You can watch this episode on Vinnie's Fitness Confidential YOUTUBE channel - STEEL MAN VS. STRAW MAN Due to technical difficulties, an early portion of this episode was edited out, however, we hope you enjoy what remains of Vinnie’s interview with Dave Feldman. Vinnie starts the show with a special announcement. Vinnie and Dave discuss certain testosterone replacement therapies and what some numbers mean (or don’t). (4:15) Dave explains some of the challenges in the research. Dave tells you where you can find him and what he is up to in his latest works. (11:50) Citizen Science Foundation - Vinnie turns to the topic of social media trolls and they chat about how to deal with them. (15:45) Dave explains how he wants prefers to handle them. He talks about how a "steel man vs straw man" argument dynamic works, as well as the Motte-Bailey Fallacy. He likes to reward good decorum in a debate; his goal is to move the needle in the conversation. Vinnie talks about what inspired him to make “Beyond Impossible”. (26:15) They discuss how plant-based burgers still lend to the killing of animals and carbon footprints.  They also discuss the  (incorrect) assumption that plant-based is better for the environment. For example, fresh fruit used to be local and seasonal; however now it is shipped from all over the world year-round, which adds to the carbon footprint. Finally, Dave gives an update about his most recent study regarding LMHR (lean mass hyper-responders). (40:00) [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 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   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - 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 . She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and on . [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 You can watch this episode on Vinnie's Fitness Confidential YOUTUBE channel - 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 . Dr. Philip Ovadia at . Dr. Bret Scher at .com. Dr. Brian Lenzkes at . The Institute of Functional Medicine for other resources and to find a practitioner near you at . 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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 You can watch this episode on Vinnie's Fitness Confidential YOUTUBE channel - THE CORE OF THE PROBLEM Vinnie welcomes Andrea Bertaglio, who is the author of "". (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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - 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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 You can watch this episode on Vinnie's Fitness Confidential YOUTUBE channel - 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 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 ! [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 You can watch this episode on Vinnie's Fitness Confidential YOUTUBE channel - 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 “” 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 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 . 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: . Her podcast is "Everyday Wellness" and can be found on various audio platforms and on her . [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - 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 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 . She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and on . [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 You can watch this episode on Vinnie's Fitness Confidential YOUTUBE channel - 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 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" . 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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   You can watch this episode on Vinnie's Fitness Confidential YOUTUBE channel - 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 . [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - 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 . She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and on . [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 You can watch this episode on Vinnie's Fitness Confidential YOUTUBE channel - 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: by Larry Olmstead 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: 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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 “”, and the two discuss baseball, learning resilience, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/06/learning-resilience-teresa-strasser-episode-2348 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   You can watch this episode on Vinnie's Fitness Confidential YOUTUBE channel - 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, , 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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - 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 . (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 . She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and on . [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS You can watch our episodes on Vinnie's Fitness Confidential YOUTUBE  channel Don't forget to subscribe, favorite and share our podcasts there!  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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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   You can watch this episode on Vinnie's Fitness Confidential YOUTUBE channel - 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 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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - 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 . She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and on . [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 You can watch this episode on Vinnie's Fitness Confidential YOUTUBE channel - 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 . .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 . 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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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   You can watch this episode on Vinnie's Fitness Confidential YOUTUBE channel - 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 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 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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - 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 . She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and on . [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 You can watch this episode on Vinnie's Fitness Confidential YOUTUBE channel - 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 “”. (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 . (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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 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 . 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 . [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 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 “”. 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 . She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and on . [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 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' 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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 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' 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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 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' offer! Check out Gina's book . She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and on . [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 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 . She also recommends the app EWG Healthy Living, to be able to search for suggestions there. Vinnie has had Anthony Jay, author of "" on the podcast, so look him up! Vinnie has a couple of soap recommendations . Also, listen for the May promo code for NSNG® Foods' 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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 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 , and he has a book "". 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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 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' offer! Check out Gina's book . She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and on . [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 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: , , Nina Teicholz: Prof. Tim Noakes: , Dr. Eric Westman: Dr. Malcolm Kendrick: and Ivor Cummins: The Fat Emperor on Dave Feldman: and you can find his “Extreme Drop” experiment . Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt and Dr. Bret Scher of 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: Dr. Tro Kalayjian of the podcast Dr. Ben Bikman: Dr. Nadir Ali: on and at Dr. Philip Ovadia: Dr. Thomas Seyfried at 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 () 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' 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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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!  

Dr. Jason Fung speaks with Vinnie Tortorich on today's Angriest Trainer podcast concerning the effects of diet and insulin. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS DR. FUNG Kidney specialist  Works often with type 2 diabetics -- biggest cause of kidney nephropathy Type 2 linked closely with obesity  Insulin has negative effects  DONALDSONVILLE People all on tons of meds All have a sugary drink and some awful food in their hands MISUNDERSTANDING OF WEIGHT GAIN Obesity links tons of diseases together Dr. Fung started by asking: What causes obesity? Sugar is the enemy, not calories  When you eat less calories, your energy expenditure (and thus fat/fuel usage) goes down  You simply get hungrier Takes time to lose the weight  Cortisol is a stress hormone -- encourages getting fat Leptin -- produced by fat cells, regulates how much fat is in the body If you have lots of fat, leptin is released and tells your brain to stop gaining more weight When you are quite fat, your body stops responding to leptin  Secondary hormone -- doesn't pass the causal test  Ghrelin is another one of these secondary hormones No lasting effect so doesn't pass the causal test  FASTING People always ask Vinnie about IM fasting Intermittent fasting should happen every day 3 meals a day -- fast in between literal "break - fast"  Snacks don't allow your body to process everything  Shorter fasts are not enough  Insulin levels not sustainably down  We obsess to much about what we are eating, we need to think about when we are eating 

Vinnie Tortorich and cohost Anna Vocino discuss lack of medication, hormones, and NSNG helping people on this Monday episode of the Angriest Trainer podcast. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS vinnie15 DONALDSONVILLE Vinnie's hometown Last time he visited, he commented how many people were overly obese and all were on at least 3 medications There was initially some backlash, now many are NSNG and getting healthier Vinnie is visiting again soon and will do a show with some NSNGers there  LISTENER DEXTER Listener had food, pain, and other problems  Now, he does cardio, eats healthy, and feels way better He supports NSNG and PVC!  AMAZON WINNER OF THE WEEK Andrea Roberts is the winner She bought period underpants that are stain proof through Vinnie's website  She has also been doing NSNG to help her health issues She will win some NSNG/PVC garb  CREATINE  We get creatine from meat Your body also makes it If you start taking creatine, your body stops making it (bad) If you take anabolic hormones, your body will stop making them SQUATTY POTTY Thousands of click throughs through the website, but no purchases through it All fixed now, go buy your potties!  NICK CICHERCHI (sp) live Cleveland is getting better with progressiveness and health and fitness Gay Games hosted there  Co-author of  About Chris Mccormack and MaccaX Triathalon and ultra events  Competition now about personality, but also the confidence to be a business man out of it Calling upon sponsors, etc  Most of the pros show up to these events on their own time  Ironman makes tons of money from these events but does not pay those who place at the top  Chris is still racing but doesn't train like he used to     

Gary Taubes makes a second appearance on the Friday edition of the Angriest Trainer podcast with Vinnie Tortorich. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS GARY TAUBES & HIS MUST-READS Gary is a reporter/journalist (NY Times) and a controversial guy, has done one of the best interviews in this podcast's history Writing another book currently -- so is Vinnie!  Went to Harvard, Stanford, Columbia  Ivy League education definitely affected him  VINNIE'S READING Reads incredibly slowly but comprehends way more than the average person Scientific brain -- he doesn't assume, he knows  Ended up allowing him to not pay attention in class, just read the books NUTRITION WRITING He was doing nutritional pieces for science sections  He looked at evidence and saw whether or not it really was supported Gary wrote a controversial article calling out the nutrition world for saying low fat was bad  Initially was researching what caused the obesity epidemic? Two hypotheses: high fructose corn syrup, shift to low fat diets LOW FAT DIETS ended up being the issue, clear in his research Even in the 60's, people weren't fat  In the early 1900s, only ~1/20 people were obese  Only 2 Obese kids in Gary's middle school 60's : baked potato was fattening ; 80's: baked potato was a heart healthy food  At first, people didn't realize that high fructose corn syrup was sugar  When heart health came into question, fat became (incorrectly) bad, and carbs/sugar became (incorrectly) passable  WHY WE GET FAT The general idea is calorie in / calorie out and thermodynamics Just like you can't think of wealth/poverty in terms of money intake vs money spent, you can't think of calories that way either  We secrete insulin in response to our carbohydrate intake