Episode 2212 – BEST OF: On this special edition of the Saturday show, we dusted off episode 256 (from April 2014) when Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino speak to Dr. Tim Noakes and they discuss a wide variety of health topics, from bad studies and good info, low carb, Big Pharma, and more.
BAD STUDIES AND GOOD INFO
- Vinnie and Anna start the show with a couple of different stories. (1:30)
- They both have stories regarding some thievery happening in their areas of Los Angeles.
- Anna then tells Vinnie about what she witnessed while at an audition. (10:20)
- Vinnie is still cancer free!
- A few shout-outs to some “superfans”!
- Dr. Tim Noakes joins Vinnie and Anna and they start by asking him about confusion in the headlines regarding health topics. (16:00)
- Many nutritional studies are only based on association, not controlled interventional trials.
- They also chat about why he’s low carb and some of the things that he has discovered for himself. (20:00)
- Vinnie asks Tim about Harvey and Banting (from 1862)–who they are and why they are important in health history. (26:20)
- They also chat about what changed in the 1950s, Ancel Keys’ studies, and dietary guidelines.
- Tim mentions the little-known fact about Ancel Keys near the end of his life. (31:30)
- The conversation then turns to the “China Study” and why it’s a good example of bad information. And Bad Studies & Good Info (32:15)
- This leads to talking about cholesterol and saturated fats and why Total LDL is not a real indicator of heart attack risk. (34:00)
- They chat about the importance of getting a calcium score.
- As a result, they also discuss how blood sugar plays a part.
- They discuss a bit about the question: if we have all the conclusive studies, why aren’t changes happening faster? (40:00)
- Big Pharma plays a huge part by wielding its influence.
INSULIN RESISTANCE & SUGAR ADDICTION
- They then get into insulin resistance: what it is and how it works (or doesn’t). (43:30)
- Diabetes, hypertension, and other illnesses all have insulin resistance in common. (48:00)
- Sugar addiction is a real thing.
- Also: why are dietitians resistance to change?
- They also discuss ketosis, athletic performance, and “sugar trickling.” (57:55)
- The trio discusses dairy, how it may affect weight loss, and what daily vitamins are helpful. (1:03:05)
- Anna and Vinnie wrap up the discussion with Tim, then conclude the show with a bit of music and a bunch of superfan shout-outs.
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