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Kimchi Isn’t Broken – Episode 2798

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Episode 2798- Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer talk to two call-in guests about adequate protein and fat, sourdough bread, and how kimchi isn’t broken.

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Kimchi Isn’t Broken

  • Is life really like a box of chocolates? (3:00)
  • Brooke is our first call-in guest. (6:15)
    • Vinnie has a new nickname, according to Brooke’s kids.
    • They discuss balancing kids’ eating and educating them.
    • Protein is an important macronutrient to have every day.
    • What is Vinnie’s take on sourdough bread? (26:30)
      • Get a continuous glucose monitor and see how your body reacts; however, bread is bread, and kimchi isn’t broken.
    • Coffee has been in the crosshairs again—is it toxic? (29:30)
    • Brooke is a primal health coach, focusing on women 35+.
  • Monica is the next guest. (39:00)
    • What percentage of your calories should come from fat?
      • The minimum should be around 45%.
    • Vinnie also advises taking a good, pure creatine. (43:30)
  • A sugar trickle may be necessary, depending on the type of workouts you’re doing. (48:00)
  • Cheese and other dairy are fine, but like anything, they can be overdone.

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Keep On Keeping On – Episode 2795

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Episode 2795 – Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer welcome four callers to discuss eating while on chemo, weight-loss goals, how to keep on keeping on, and more.

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Keep On Keeping On

  • Dave is the first caller. (3:30)
    • He was recently diagnosed with cancer and called ot give an update.
    • He’s managed to keep weight on despite having to eat liquid foods.
    • Vinnie gives him some advice about eating while getting chemo. (8:30)
  • John W is the second caller. (15:30)
    • He’s been NSNG for several years now and has noticed that his PSA levels go up if he has carbs. (17:30)
    • PSA is a test to measure prostate antigens as a way of monitoring prostate health.
    • He has a question about HIIT training. (24:00)
      • HIIT training is not the same as strength training.
    • They touch upon a spiritual mindset about life. (35:00)
    • He has a question about how to share information about NSNG® with the Amish and Mennonite communities. (38:00)
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  • Brandon is next. (48:30)
    • He grows his hair to donate to kids with medical issues who have lost their hair.
    • He called Vinnie because he can’t seem to get to the next step to reach a lower weight and has a hard time imagining himself at an optimal weight. (1:02:00)
  • John D is the final caller.
    • He’s lost a lot of weight on NSNG® in a short time; however, he feels his weight loss is slowing.
    • Where can he make changes to keep the loss going?
    • Creatine can increase your energy. (1:27:00)

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Decide Who You Want to Be – Episode 2792

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Episode 2792 – Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer welcome two callers to discuss getting back on track, how to decide who you want to be, and more.

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Decide Who You Want to Be

  • Spring has sprung! (3:00)
  • Our first caller is John. (8:00)
    • John has lost 87 pounds thus far.
    • He has slipped into his habits and wants to know how to refocus.
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  • Diet soda is not a healthier option. There are multiple reasons not to drink it. (22:00)
  • Jane is the next caller. (24:00)
    • She’s been losing weight, little by little.
    • She notices that if she eats something off-plan, it can take her 10 days to get back on track without feeling the negative effects.
    • She asks about cortisol testing. (32:00)
  • Keto dried fruit is taking off. (38:00)
  • Keto dried fruit is misleading. Dried fruit is basically sugar bombs.
    • Just because something is labeled “keto” does not make it low-carb.
    • They discuss how companies tweak ingredients with junk to make the nutritional panel numbers look lower. (42:00)
    • Just remember it’s pretty much all junk and manipulation.

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Hunger Signals with Dr. Jason Fung – Epsiode 2786

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Episode 2786 – Vinnie Tortorich speaks with return guest Dr. Jason Fung about managing hunger signals, the effects of GLP-1s, and more.

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Hunger Signals

  • Dr. Jason Fung is a highly respected nephrologist and is the author of:
  • “A calorie is a calorie” is not correct. The quality of calories matters to your health. (8:00)
    • What you eat determines what your body does. (11:15)
  • There is a limit to how much you should eat, however. (12:00)
    • Natural foods trigger satiety; ultra-processed foods mess with the body’s natural signaling hormones.
  • There are three types of hunger: homeostatic (physical), hedonic (emotional), and conditioned (social). (17:00)
  • Food companies, over the years, have developed ways to keep you eating, even when your body isn’t truly hungry. (27:00)
    • Many foods trigger a conditioned response.
  • The term “food noise” is all over the place. Once you get your hormones working properly through low-carb, “food noise” goes away. (31:00)
    • The process isn’t overnight, but it will happen.
  • Dr. Fung offers his thoughts on “food noise.” (33:00)
    • So much of our eating today is driven by conditioned responses and activities paired with food.

GLP1s Are Not Magic

  • GLP-1 naturally occurs in the body, and certain foods like protein and fiber will trigger it properly in your body.
    • But the medical doses administered pharmacologically are massive and squelch all hunger signals.
  • The biggest problem with exogenous GLP-1s is the loss of your body’s ability to learn and respond to proper hunger signals. (36:30)
    • Another issue is that it can also dull *everything* else in life, too. (40:00)
    • They are a tool, not a magic bullet.
    • Oftentimes, when a person stops the drug, they often gain even more fat than before. (42:00)
  • There is, of course, the concern of muscle loss as well. If you are already fighting sarcopenia and add GLP-1s, there could be serious issues to follow. (43:00)
  • Vinnie discusses “eating through” both bariatric surgery and now the GLP-1 meds. (46:00)
  • These drugs can be effective, but there is always a cost.
  • They discuss the transition Weight Watchers made when it entered the GLP-1 market. (54:00)
  • They discuss other peptides and whether or not they are beneficial. (57:00)
    • They discuss other “miracle cure” trends.
  • What you *can* do is trust real food! (1:02:00)
  • You can find Dr. Fung on YouTube @DrJasonFung https://www.youtube.com/drjasonfung
    • He is also on Instagram and X at @drjasonfung

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Maximizing Your Performance – Episode 2780

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Episode 2780- Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer speak with three call-in guests about maximizing your performance in the gym, your body, and life. 

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Maximizing Your Performance

  • Life is gonna happen while you’re waiting for your life to start. (3:00)
  • Matt is the first call-in guest. (4:30)
    • They discuss Vinnie being on the Adam Carolla Show podcast.
    • Matt has questions about creatine and possible water weight gain. (8:30)
      • Water weight gain with creatine typically doesn’t occur at 10g or less per day.
    • Vinnie explains what creatine does within the muscle.
    • Matt also drinks flavored sparkling waters and has questions about “natural flavors.”
  • Jon is the second caller. (20:00)
    • He has questions about 50K trail races and proper fueling.
    • Training with protein and fat is good, but during the race, a steady trickle of sugar can work.
    • There is no real need to eat gooey bars, gels, or any of that.
    • Stay away from the crap that is often handed out at races, since often they can make you sick and “bonk.”
    • They chat about music and learning an instrument. (40:00)
  • The third caller is Shawn. (44:00)
    • He gives some backstory on how he learned about NSNG® and how it has improved his life.
    • Vinnie shares Robert Stanton’s NSNG® success story. (51:00)
    • Shawn is a nurse practitioner who likes to help his patients address the root causes of disease and has recommended dietary changes. (54:30)
    • Vinnie has a question about first aid for dog bites. (1:09:00)

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Do Supplements Work? – Episode 2776

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2776 – Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss various supplements and answer the question: Do supplements work?

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Do Supplements Work?

  • What does “ergogenic” mean? (6:00)
    • It is basically anything that enhances athletic performance.
  • There are also “ergonomic” aids specific to equipment.
    • Ergogenic aids are not always worth the packaging they are in. (12:30)
    • However, consuming meat and eggs is ideal for getting protein.
  • There are various other forms of protein powder, but they still aren’t as good as meat and eggs. (17:00)
  • Some clinical trials use injected forms rather than ingested forms. (20:30)
  • There has recently been a lot of talk about NAD (Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide). (25:00)
  • The reality is, we don’t fully know the efficacy of these things.
  • Two ergogenic substances we know are helpful for performance are coffee and creatine monohydrate. (30:00)
  • SARMS and peptides. (39:00)
  • A new claim about GLP-1s is that they cause scurvy, which is typically a vitamin C deficiency.
  • SARMS (selective androgen receptor modulator) and steroids are different. (41:00)
  • The reality is that the boring way works. (52:00)
  • Vinnie addresses a recent issue with UltraSalt. (1:02:00)

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