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Declare Death to BS - Episode 2334 May 22, 2023

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

What It Takes with Robert Sikes - Episode 2333 May 19, 2023

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

Today Is Your Day - Episode 2332 May 17, 2023

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

Knowledge is Always Power - Episode 2331 May 15, 2023

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

Avoiding the Revolving Door with Ivor Cummins - Episode 2330 May 12, 2023

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

Two Common Questions - Episode 2329 May 10, 2023

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

Pain Into Purpose - Episode 2328 May 08, 2023

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

What Drives Satiety with Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt - Episode 2327 May 05, 2023

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

Map of a Consult - Episode 2326 May 03, 2023

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

Living An Optimal Life - Episode 2325 May 01, 2023

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

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