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Death By A Thousand Cuts – Episode 2716

October 29, 2025

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Episode 2716 – Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss “misinfluencers”, protein “coffee”, how sugar is death by a thousand cuts, and more.

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Listen · Episode 2716Death By A Thousand CutsOct 29, 2025 · 61 min
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Death By A Thousand Cuts

  • A recent article from the EAT-Lancet group lists nutritional experts in the low-carb, pro-animal protein space as “misinfluencers.” (3:00)
  • Vinnie always checks the source of an article before he even reads it.
    • If it’s Harvard and Walter Willett, you know the study is likely biased. (6:00)
    • The lack of objectivity isn’t shocking. (8:00)
  • You can book a consult through his website at vinnietortorich.com using this link. >>> https://vinnietortorich.com/phone-consultation-2/
    • You can also see the link in the menu bar near the top of his website.
    • He is here to help you, not scold you!
  • They chat about golf. (26:00)
  • They return to discussing consultations as well as food labeling. (32:00)
    • Starbucks is experimenting with new protein-infused versions of its coffee drinks.
    • You’re not saving yourself by adding protein to a high-carb flavored drink. (39:00)
    • Having that amount of sugar frequently is death by a thousand cuts.
  • They discuss the recent criticism of the fitness and health of our military. (46:00)
  • Chris explains his thought that Pixar’s Wall-E should be looked at as a warning. (52:00)
  • Weighted vests are all over social media. (53:00)
    • First of all, do not run in a weighted vest.
    • Weighted vests can be beneficial, but they do not necessarily fulfill all the claims being touted. (56:00)
  • Serena will be adding some of her clothing suggestions and beauty product suggestions to Vinnie’s Amazon Recommended Products link. Self Care, Beauty and Grooming Products that Actually Work!

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  • If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, it will be reopening soon. But you can get on the wait list –https://vinnietortorich.com/vip/
  • Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days of Our Lives on the Peacock channel. 
  • “Dirty Keto” is available on Amazon!

 

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