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From Plastics to Genetics with Dr. Anthony Jay – Episode 2630

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Episode 2630: Vinnie Tortorich speaks to Dr. Anthony Jay and they discuss items from plastics to genetics, misrepresentation in the media, and more.

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From Plastics to Genetics

  • Dr. Anthony Jay was first on Fitness Confidential back in 2017. (2:00)
    • His book can be purchased in Vinnie’s Book Club: Estrogeneration: How Estrogenics Are Making You Fat, Sick, and Infertile (Chagrin and Tonic Series)  https://amzn.to/43K4t1q
    • He is a researcher and geneticist and the information he wrote in the book is finally being discussed on a larger scale.
    • BPAs don’t always mean less harmful; BPS, phthalates, and other chemicals are substituted and can still be an issue. (5:30)
  • The United States allows materials in products and food that are banned in Europe. (8:00)
  • Pharmaceutical companies don’t have to release studies, and what they do release is often cherry-picked data presented to the media.
  • Burning carbs for energy means autophagy is not happening. (18:00)
  • Health and genetics play a part in an individual’s response to a virus. (23:30)
    • Dr. Jay is a genetic researcher and consultant who helps people pinpoint possible genetic origins of health issues and helps them make changes based on data.
  • They discuss the progression of COVID-19 and the mandates that came along with it. (31:00)
  • The media and pharmaceutical corporations often use fear-mongering tactics and mishandle information. (40:00)

Hope and Possibilities

  • Anthony is hopeful that RFK, Jr. will make improvements in the health system, like getting crap out of infant formula. (47:15)
  • What is Dr. Jay’s opinion on raw milk? (51:30)
    • Some people are highly sensitive to dairy and generally need to stay away from all dairy; however, others can have raw dairy and not have an issue.
    • Between raw and pasteurized, Anthony personally prefers raw milk and he sources it from a local dairy that he trusts.
  • Conventional milk can have emulsifiers in it to keep it from separating, but emulsifiers are horrible for your health.
    • Emulsifiers are tasteless detergents that weaken your gut lining. (57:30)
  • 23andMe and DNA testing. (1:00:00)
    • Dr Jay is a genetic consultant who can help you see what health needs you may have. (1:00:00)
    • If you decide to use the services that analyze your DNA, you can often opt out of sharing your information.
  • Dr. Jay can give you health insights consultation based on your genetic data. You can do so by contacting him through his website. https://www.ajconsultingcompany.com/
    • If you have used a service like 23andMe, Ancestry, MyHeritage, or SelfDecode, and have access to your raw data file, he will be able to help.

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Kitchen 101: What You Need – Episode 2336

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Episode 2336 – On this Friday’s show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino present Kitchen 101  where Anna gives you the rundown on all the kitchen tools you’ll need for starting out, and more.

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KITCHEN 101

  • NOTE: If you can, it would be a good idea to watch the video on YouTube for this episode as Anna will be going through a big list of kitchen tools and gadgets.
  • After a little chat about recording platforms, Vinnie and Anna discuss how some people are intimidated by cooking. (5:00)
  • Anna emphasizes that cooking for yourself is an act of self-care and self-love–so learn to do it! (15:00)
  • If you are new to cooking, Anna shares the Kitchen 101 steps that will happen so that you can become comfortable cooking, and even confident experimenting.
  • Get out a pen and paper if you can; Anna goes through a great list of items that will help you.
    • From baking sheets to types of pans, to specific utensils–she goes through it all.
  • She also gives you some easy meal suggestions like roasting veggies.
  • Meat thermometers are really important. (33:00)
    • She gives a couple of suggestions to make sure your meat is done properly.
  • Anna doesn’t bake as much as she used to, but now she used her stand-up mixer for other things, like making sausage. (36:00)
    • They chat about certain cuts of meat that will save you money and still be good, and much cheaper than eating out at a restaurant.
  • Vinnie shares a fun fact that he learned about himself through Dr. Anthony Jay. (44:00)
  • They discuss slow cookers, instant pots, and air fryers. (44:55)
    • Anna makes suggestions for making your own broth.
  • Anna’s big splurge is wooden bowls and carving boards. (50:00)
    • They also chat a bit about woodworking and wood carving.
  • Anna finished up her cooking and you get a little peek at her roasted tomatoes and how she made them.
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Angriest Trainer 90: The Ben Greenfield Interview

by Vinnie Tortorich

Vinnie and Anna interview Ben Greenfield, fitness and nutrition coach extraordinaire.  Check out his site here!

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This episode goes right into an interview with Ben Greenfield. They move from conversation about boxed wine to genetics. Ben then goes into detail about his diet and training habits. This in-depth interview runs the length of the show.

Ben Greenfield
Ben Greenfield