Episode 2204 – On this Monday’s show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino chat about Vinnie’s uncle, the fallout from a LIL (“life into living”), an answer to a question from social media about eating fruits and honey, and more.
FALLOUT FROM A LIL
- Vinnie starts the show by recalling his uncle and the great and strong person he was. (2:50)
- This leads Vinnie to tell a story of his travels to Louisiana, the funeral, the family gathering afterward, and how a piece of fish kicked his ass.
- It’s fallout from a LIL (“life into living” moment).
- Vinnie also tells a different story, starting with a couple of Instagram posts he and Serena did together regarding more LIL. (19:00)
- This leads to another story about a birthday dinner he and Serena had with friends and the fallout from that as well. (23:30)
- Vinnie and Anna chat about perfection, and Vinnie reminds us of a Vince Lombardi quote, “Strive for perfection, you’ll land on excellence.(29:35)
A QUESTION ANSWERED
- Anna asks Vinnie a question from Twitter that references a claim made that fruits and honey are ok for metabolically healthy people. (32:30)
- Kind of odd that the comment was made in a reel by carnivore doctor, Paul Saladino.
- Vinnie gives his thoughts on “plant defense chemicals” and whether or not your liver cares where carbs comes from. (36:00)
- Vinnie respects Paul, but disagrees.
- They agree it’s also a confusing message coming from a carnivore doctor.
- Vinnie and Anna chat about things like sugar and alcohol addictions for many people. (43:50)
- Vinnie mentions another podcast’s episode where the science behind the effects of alcohol on the brain works for different people. (44:00)
- Anna brings up some preaching by a vegan and how the information is completely wrong; for example, the idea of high fat causing insulin resistance. (47:46)
- They both agree that the best approach to influencing others in your life is to lead by example. (52:00)
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