Episode 2588 – BEST OF: Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino welcome Dr. Cate Shanahan, discussing fat loss, controlling hunger, bad fats, and more.
Answering Questions
- This episode is a BEST OF from 2016, with Dr. Cate Shanahan’s early appearance on the podcast. There is no video for this epsiode.
- Anna tries an Epic protein bar. (8:00)
- Vinnie’s Twitter following increased after the Carolla show, and people are asking questions. (11:30)
- Are peanut butter and quinoa NSNG®?
- Fuck Quinoa.
- Peanut butter is not the best butter.
- Cashew and almond butter are better. Peanut is a little higher in carbs and can be inflammatory for some people.
- Any nut butter should be eaten in moderation.
- What about diet soft drinks?
- Diet soft drinks with chemicals are treated by your body just like sugar.
- Artificial sugar is just as bad as real sugar.
- La Croix is okay; (soda) water with some fresh lemon or lime, muddled berries, or a splash of grapefruit juice is better.
- Check out Anna’s websites for recipes! https://annavocino.com/
- For her cauliflower tots, dry the cauliflower before rolling it with other ingredients.
- Vinnie shares some food ideas.
- An avocado with some olive oil.
- Good to slow-cook your chicken to get your broth… yummy!
- When traveling on a plane, he’ll take some cheese and have a hard-boiled egg.
- Airplane food is generally quite bad.
Controlling Hunger
- Dr. Cate is a board-certified Family Physician and is a nutritional consultant for the LA Lakers.
- Dr. Cate’s website is (http://drcate.com/)
- She helps those with metabolic syndrome to get their metabolism up and running better.
- Seed oils, like canola oil, are damaging to your metabolism. (48:00)
- The process of manufacturing the oils makes them toxic (create oxidative stress).
- Cate believes low-carb diets are very beneficial, especially for controlling hunger.
- Try to avoid empty calories, but don’t worry about calorie counting.
- Avoid rapid carb drop-off if you have thyroid problems, etc.
- She believes in intermittent fasting in moderation IF AND ONLY IF it works for you. (54:00)
- The concern with some fasting methods is people may create more problems and disordered eating for themselves.
- It’s best to do fasting in moderation or work with a knowledgeable doctor if you have a lot to lose.
- People are frequently hungry because their metabolisms are damaged by bad diets and lifestyles.
- Pituitary inflammation can make you hungry.
- Anna has specific questions about fasting blood sugar and cortisol. (1:05:00).
- Cate defines “bad fats” vs. natural fats. (1:13:00)
- It’s not just about vanity and weight; it’s about health and what processed foods and seed oils do to the body. (1:22:00)
- Don’t forget you can invest in Anna’s Eat Happy Kitchen through StartEngine. (44:00)
- Details are at Eat Happy Kitchen. https://eathappykitchen.com/
- You can find recipes at https://eathappykitchen.com website and her Substack at https://annavocino.substack.com/
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!
- 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, 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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