Vinnie Tortorich

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Something to Chew On – Episode 2470

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2470 – On this Wednesday’s show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad give you something to chew on while they discuss various hacks like apple cider vinegar, chewing gum, and more.

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Something to Chew On

  • They start the show with some opening accolades for Tina Turner and Mick Jagger. (2:00)
  • Oprah was outed as apparently taking semaglutide. (4:30)
  • Apple cider vinegar in water—does it work? Does it make sense?
    • Gina quotes the “Gludose Goddess”.
    • Vinnie has thoughts….
  • Dr. Ben Bikman doesn’t think GLP-1 is a good idea; he has been studying GLP-1 since they were first being researched.
  • Gina asks about chewing gum as an appetite suppressant. (15:30)
    • Vinnie recommends not listening to that source of information and gives his reasons. 
      • It includes a little science from NASA, which will give you something to chew on.
  • Gina suggests a product (no affiliation to Costco or the product). Pre-cooked grass-fed tri-tip is a good shortcut, as long as it doesn’t have junk ingredients.
    • She doesn’t want to be caught without something quick to make so she isn’t tempted to grab drive-thru junk food.
  • Gina has a new Instagram @myextrafamily and a new website, https://myextraseries.com.
    • Go check out her socials–she shares some relatively recent news.

Check out Gina’s book My Extra Mom. She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and YouTube.

Vinnie’s rumble channel: https://rumble.com/c/VinnieTortorich
Vinnie’s X/Twitter channel: https://twitter.com/VinnieTortorich

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Keep Working It – Episode 2469

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2469 – On this Monday’s show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss accountability, the need to keep working it (NSNG®), answer questions, and more.

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Keep Working It

  • Vinnie is very happy with the feedback he is getting from the VIP community, especially the group calls. (2:00)
    • He’s considering re-opening the group for new members, possibly within the next couple of months.
  • He had a call with an NSNG® fan who has been struggling recently due to stress. (10:00)
    • Vinnie shares the advice he gave her.
    • He recommends people find an accountability partner, if necessary.
    • You need to keep working it, even if it gets difficult.
    • He shares a story about “taking out the trash;” it’s a story of accountability. (18:00)
  • They discuss mindset, what defines greatness, and the idea of getting past the idea of failure. (20:00)
    • This reminds Vinnie of a documentary about Phil Health, a multiple Mr. Olympia winner, called “Breaking Olympia.” (25:00)
      • Vinnie talks about the documentary; as successful as Phil had been, he still doubted himself.
      • Be aware of what you see on social media—you never truly know what people are going through.
      • For those who struggle with emotional components around eating, do a deep dive and reassess what changes you need to make to get back on track.

Listener Questions

  • Anna asks some listener questions about:
    • the Canadian bloodwork system
    • possible malbsorption of nutrients
    • if your work is already very active, do you still need to strength train
      • They chat about too much of a good thing. Let your body rest to avoid injury.
  • Vinnie’s recent Instagram post about GLP-1 received some pushback—but he’s not going to change the message: he doesn’t think taking GLP-1 is a good solution for weight loss. (50:00)
    • The side effects are not good!
  • Anna shares some thoughts about peri-menopause and menopause. (59:00)
    • Stick to NSNG®–you’ll be better off during this challenging transition.
  • Anna’s upcoming Eat Happy Italian book is on the way.
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Getting the Right Advice with Amy Berger – Episode 2465

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2465 – On this Friday’s show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes author and Certified Nutrition Specialist Amy Berger and they discuss getting the right advice, stalls, and more.

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Getting the Right Advice

  • Vinnie tries to avoid guest experts who sell programs. (2:00)
    • He feels some of them become gimmicky to sell their program.
  • They discuss whether their efforts to correct misinformation and encourage low-carb is getting through to the masses. (5:00)
    • The Ketogenic diet is therapeutic for so many conditions, but snake-oil types of “influencers” and other social media platforms negatively affect the message.
      • The negative messaging prevents people from getting accurate information.
      • Amy and Vinnie agree that it gets discouraging, but the importance and the success stories keep them going. (11:00)
  • They chat a bit about regenerative farming. (16:30)
  • At what point did the information change from “eat meat” to low-fat, high-carb—like pasta? (21:00)
  • The low-carb way of eating is good and works with how the body is meant to. (25:00)
    • Low-carb and the ketogenic approach work in tune with the body.
    • People who don’t understand biochemical science probably shouldn’t be in charge of making policy about health. (26:00)
    • What bothers Amy the most is when medical practitioners who should know better are giving bad advice, or closing themselves off to accurate information.
      • People have trouble getting the right advice.
  • If you want the benefits of low-carb, you have to stay low-carb. (30:00)
    • Amy emphasizes that there are variations that can be done depending on the individual; however, that doesn’t mean eating things like junk food. (32:00)
    • Other people must stay strictly ketogenic to treat a medical condition.

Adjusting the Mindset

  • They address the idea of food restriction. (36:00)
    • Restriction is in the eye of the beholder; when you are satisfied with real food, it doesn’t feel restricting.
  • Amy reviews the topics of her three books. (44:00)
  • Vinnie asks about supplementation and thyroid health. (48:00)
    • She reviews what may help.
    • Many of the symptoms of hypothyroidism can be debilitating; she knows this firsthand.
      • Depression, even apathy, can be a serious symptom.
  • Vinnie asks her opinion about weight loss stalls. (51:00)
  • Connect with her through her website https://stallslayer.com and on YouTube.
  • Look for Vinnie’s NSNG® VIP Community and sign up for the waitlist!
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Nothing Works Like Hard Work – Episode 2460

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2460 – On this Monday’s show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss fitness goals, how nothing works like hard work, semaglutide drugs, and more.

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Nothing Works Like Hard Work

  • Today’s episode talks about aerobics, but Vinnie has some other things first. (2:30)
    • He feels like there are a lot of doctors saying stuff just to be controversial and get more followers.
    • You need both anaerobic and aerobic exercise!
    • A lower resting heart rate (low 50s) is a good goal—but it takes aerobics to get there.
    • Lean muscle mass has everything to do with longevity. (6:30)
  • What does “fit” Mean? (11:00)
    • It depends on your goals and what you are prepping for.
    • Vinnie and Anna discuss “Leg Day” options. (13:00)
  • Vinnie has been watching “The Family Stallone” show. (15:00)
    • He shares what he loves about the show and the Stallone brothers.

Fitness Q & A

  • Anna shares some fitness questions. (28:30)
    • For even more details, go back to podcast episode 2448 for NSNG® 101: Cardio Training.
    • What are some exercises for shoulder and knee pain?
      • It depends on the point of pain, but Vinnie gives some generalized suggestions.
    • Anna shares some shoulder concerns she has. (36:30)
      • She shares some pain she’s been having. (To get the full effect, you may need to refer to the episode video.)
    • There’s a question about ketosis and gluconeogenesis. (41:00)
      • They are not the same thing.
  • There is nothing you can eat with impunity, even protein and fats.
    • There are many people across the internet who claim to be low-carb experts.
      • However, they confuse the message with the constant “hacks” they recommend.
    • If there is too much gluconeogenesis, it means protein intake is too high. (44:30)
  • Anna shares some observations about GLP-1 and the state of ketosis. (48:00)
    • Ketosis is nature’s GLP-1!
    • But GLP-1 (semaglutide) has horrible side effects, like slowing down how digestion works.
  • Vinnie will always tell you the truth.
  • Anna’s upcoming Eat Happy Italian book is on the way.
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Choices Make Your Life – Episode 2457

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2457 – On this Monday’s show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss how choices make your life, how belief in yourself matters, and more.

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Choices Make Your Life

  • Vinnie is excited about the upcoming episode with Georgia Ede. (3:00)
    • Vinnie loves her and her new book sounds amazing. You can purchase it through his website link at VINNIE’S BOOK CLUB. https://amzn.to/3V48OYO
    • Her research and clinical practice have seen outstanding results with dietary changes alone.
    • Vinnie brings up a recent post by NSNG® fan Robyn Dobbins who has turned her mental health around through NSNG®.
      • Robyn is very open about her health history in hopes of helping others.
    • No one is saying that diet will help everyone, but it could make a difference in the life of someone you care about.
  • Anna shares what changes she’s felt by being NSNG®—she’s also noticed changes in her brain chemistry. (11:45)
    • Her experience with her mother was an example of poor health and made an impact on her.
    • She hopes her Eat Happy cookbooks have a positive impact.
  • They discuss the various benefits they have experienced through their lifestyles. (14:00)
    • There are things you can do for yourself that the medical community won’t always address. (22:00)
    • Make the change and be the example. (26:00)

Your Beliefs Matter

  • Prioritizing needs is essential–choices make your life!
  • When you stop learning, you start dying. (30:30)
  • Vinnie shares his cardio goals. (33:45)
  • The importance of your choices, the time you take, and your belief in yourself cannot be emphasized enough. (40:00)
    • Anna shares a story of how someone “a**holed” their way out of the entertainment industry due to their mindset. (50:00)
    • Your choices and your mindset or limited beliefs matter.
    • Everyone has to start somewhere.
  • She shares another story about a success with her voiceover work. She had an epiphany on how her positive outlook got her important voiceover work. (57:00)
  • Anna has an amazing crab cake recipe in her Eat Happy Too cookbook– find it HERE! https://amzn.to/435h2BV
  • Anna’s upcoming Eat Happy Italian book is on the way. (47:00)
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Getting Called Out – Episode 2454

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2454 – On this Monday’s show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss companies getting called out, leading by example, and more.

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Reminiscing & Producing on the Fly

  • The duo starts reminiscing about the early days of the podcast. (2:00)
  • Anna started writing her first cookbook and learned to do her own photography.
    • They chat about the history of “producing on the fly.”
    • They have switched to a different platform, and sound and video have improved.
    • Vinnie has confirmed through a source that he is being shadow-banned.
  •  There’s a question about the olive oil in a popular coffee chain beverage.
    • There is a UC Davis study that lists uncut olive oils. (14:30)
      • However, the study is several years old now; as a result, they are not sure how current the list of good olive oil brands is.
    • Anna recommends a deep dive into various brands; any reliable producer should be transparent about their process.
    • Clive Prosumer espresso machine is Vinnie’s favorite. (Clive doesn’t sponsor the show). (17:00)

Getting Called Out

  • General Mills has been called out in an article by Consumer Reports due to plastics in some of their foods. (20:00)
  • Podcast guest Mike Keen’s (ep. 2375) research around Greenland reveals plastics were found in seal poop in one of the more pristine places on Earth. (21:00)
  • Anna is disturbed by phthalates in some of General Mills’ foods—how does it get there? (23:00)
    • Phthalates make plastics more durable; however, they are considered a “forever chemical.”
      • This means they do not leave the body.
    • They have been associated with heart disease, diabetes, and obesity, as well as causing hormonal dysregulation.
  • Big Food doesn’t care; they do what they can get away with until called out by consumer advocates. (26:00)
    • You end up ingesting micro-doses over time.
    • From canned beverages to packaged foods to what containers you use—it all adds up.
  • It’s important to read the ingredients on food labels; Anna shares an example of a protein bar. (30:30)
  • The messaging claims for meat alternatives didn’t pass Vinnie’s “smell test.” (32:30)
    • “Plant-based” has leveled out, as has the “keto explosion” of packaged foods.
    • Vinnie’s “Beyond Impossible” documentary explains it all. (See additional show notes for links to the documentary).
    • Anna reads an article about a new version of Beyond Meat that is coming out.
      • The fake meat manufacturer is trying to lure back consumers. (41:00)

Lead by Example

  • Anna hears how hard NSNG® is when others in the family are not on board. (46:30)
    • Belief work is a thing.
      • Only make suggestions if someone asks about your progress.
      • Don’t preach “Vinnie says” or load others up with unsolicited “you should”s.
      • Vinnie agrees: People have to do it on their own.  Please avoid preaching and never shame others.
  • Body positivity ought to be rebranded. Loving yourself and still seeking health are not mutually exclusive.
  • Shoutout to a few of the great success stories of NSNG®. (54:00)
  • Anna reminds listeners about belief work and evolving: Your physical you is changing but so is your mental awareness. (58:00)
  • They discuss Anna’s upcoming Eat Happy Italian book. (47:00)
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FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021)

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