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Getting Your Vitamin E - Episode 2344 Jun 14, 2023

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

Building Blocks of Fat - Episode 2343 Jun 12, 2023

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

Big Victories with Dr. Gary Fettke - Episode 2342 Jun 09, 2023

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

Always Getting to Something - Episode 2341 Jun 07, 2023

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

Adult Drinks 101 - Episode 2340 Jun 05, 2023

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

CGMs and Metabolic Health with Dr Paul Kolodzik - Episode 2339 Jun 02, 2023

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

Never Too Late or Early - Episode 2338 May 31, 2023

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

Tough Love & Delayed Gratification - Episode 2337 May 29, 2023

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

Kitchen 101: What You Need - Episode 2336 May 26, 2023

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

A Deal With The Devil - Episode 2335 May 24, 2023

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

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