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.

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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

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• Eat Happy Italian, Anna’s next cookbook, is available for pre-order! 
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  • 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!
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