Episode 2547 – On this Monday’s show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss a ketogenic diet for epilepsy, continue their NSNG® 101 refresh part 2 for their listeners, and more.
NSNG® 101 Refresh Part 2
- Anna and Vinnie are happy to be helping people learn or “reset their jets.” (2:00)
- You have to remind yourself that no one can save you but you; you need to make your own changes. (7:00)
- Anna relates a story of a woman who has a daughter with epilepsy. (9:00)
- She explains how the woman’s daughter is affected by sugar.
- Anna offered up information about The Charlie Foundation, as the doctors the woman was taking her daughter to never mentioned dietary changes.
- Vinnie knows a person who has grand mal seizures and how badly it has affected his life. (15:00)
- The ketogenic diet has been used to treat epilepsy for over 100 years; however, with medications evolving, people have forgotten about it and its importance in health.
What to Eat
- Eggs! They are easy, convenient, nutrient-dense, and are not just a “breakfast food”! (18:00)
- Meats: bacon (although Vinnie is not a fan of big company brands because they have a lot of additives). (23:00)
- Go to a real butcher, if possible.
- Anna explains the curing process, and they clarify information about nitrates and nitrites.
- Fattier cuts of meats are good, and Vinnie explains different fats. (29:00)
- Your body needs cholesterol—if you don’t have enough, it will make it, that’s how important it is. (32:00)
- Saturated fats are fine. Hydrogenated fats and Trans-fats are chemically created and damaging to your body.
- Seed oils are bad because because the process of extraction makes them toxic. (37:00)
- Cold-pressed are not typically bad because the extraction doesn’t involve all the dangerous chemicals.
- Dr Cate Shanahan’s book “Dark Calories” helps explain this. (39:00)
Meats!
- Anna gives a ton of ideas about various types of meat. (41:00)
- Keep 4-7 days’ worth of items in your freezer. That will mean that you always have something on hand.
- They switch to discussing vegetables. (44:00)
- They discuss recommended amounts of fruit and vegetables.
- What is a low-glycemic fruit? (47:00)
- What about dairy? (50:00)
- Full-fat dairy is good, like high-fat cheeses and yogurts.
- But for some people, too much dairy can hinder weight loss. (51:00)
- And what about eating nuts? Certain kinds are better than others because of their carb content. (52:00)
- Anna recommends eating a real meal to avoid feeling peckish or snacky all day. (54:30)
- Write to Anna and Vinnie and let them know if this was helpful!
A Bonus Guide
- Know Your Italian Meats (with a pronunciation guide):
- “Gravy” – This one is for beginners. When an Italian mentions gravy, don’t think of that light or dark brown sauce you have with your roast beef or Thanksgiving turkey. Gravy = red sauce.
- “Proshoot” does not refer to a marksman with a rifle or pistol but a favorite Italian meat – prosciutto. Walk into an Italian deli and ask for “proshuuto” and they’ll instantly peg you as non-Italian. Ask for “proshoot,” and they’ll peg you for a non-Italian trying to fake it!
- “Gabagool” is capicola (another Italian meat). Of the eight letters in capicola, only the a and the o make an appearance in “gabagool.”
- “Breejole” – Braciole.
- “Panchetta” – Pancetta
More News
- Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives on the Peacock channel.
- “Dirty Keto” is finally available on Amazon!
- You can purchase or rent it here.https://amzn.to/4d9agj1
- Make sure you watch, rate, and review it!
- Eat Happy Italian, Anna’s next cookbook, is available for pre-order!
- You can go to: https://eathappyitalian.com—upload your receipt, and get bonus content.
- You can preorder it from Vinnie’s Book Club. https://amzn.to/3ucIXm
- Anna’s recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! https://annavocino.substack.com/
- There’s a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use!
- The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon. https://nsngfoods.com/
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