Episode 2368 – On this Wednesday’s show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad talk about the heat, getting your salt, rowing, and more.
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 Redmond’s, 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 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 YouTube.
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