Episode 2421 – On this Monday’s show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino chat with Chris Shaffer, and tell the story behind “Can’t make it, sorry,” the three things Vinnie agrees with vegans about, and more.
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.
- Gregor 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.
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- 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)
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