Episode 2867: Vinnie Tortorich and health science author Gary Taubes discuss the history of obesity science and hormonal effects in families.
Obesity Science
- Gary has been writing about health for several years.
- He has written several books on low-carb and ketogenic lifestyles.
- He credits many others, including Robert Lustig, Jeff Volek, and Eric Westman.
- Both Vinnie and Gary have seen an increase in health issues, particularly weight gain, among younger and younger populations. (10:00)
- Gary mentions a New York Times article that follows two sisters for a longevity study. (17:00)
- He reviews how dietary advice has shifted over the years.
- Marketing of sugary cereals and orange juice also ramped up sales of ultra-processed foods. (26:00)
- Generations of people were given the wrong advice for combating weight gain. (28:30)
- There is a possibility of “fetal programming,” which predisposes a baby to certain conditions like diabetes and obesity.
- But the message should *not* be to not even try to lose weight.
- What you eat and how your body responds hormonally makes a difference. (38:00)
- It reminds you that you can’t overeat anything, even healthy foods, without consequences. (51:30)
- Even people on carnivore can overeat.
- They discuss testosterone and weight gain. (56:30)
- Gary’s next book (still in the works) is about the history of obesity science. (1:03:00)
- He also has a Substack called “Uncertainty Principles,” where he explores issues of good science and bad science. https://uncertaintyprinciples.substack.com/
Important Reminders
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- Don’t forget to get Anna’s new book Eat Happy Cocktail Hour!
- You can order it here: https://eathappycocktailhour.com
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- Eat Happy Cocktail Hour features cocktails, mocktails, and appetizers, and you can pre-order now.
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- The physical release date is October 13, 2026
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- Anna’s products are now linked to PureVitamin Club’s website. You can also purchase them under the “Food and Snacks” section.
- https://purevitaminclub.com/collections/food-and-snacks
- Vinnie hopes to add other products as well, all of which will be health-related.
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More News
- Serena has added some clothing and beauty product suggestions to Vinnie’s Amazon Recommended Products link.
- Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days of Our Lives on Peacock.
- “Dirty Keto” is available on Amazon!
- You can purchase or rent it here.https://amzn.to/4d9agj1
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- Eat Happy Italian, Anna’s second cookbook, is available!
- You can go to https://eathappyitalian.com
- You can order it from Vinnie’s Book Club. https://amzn.to/3ucIXm
- Anna’s recipes are in her cookbooks, on her website, and on Substack —they will spice up your day! https://annavocino.substack.com/
