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NSNG® Holidays 101 – Episode 2556

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2556 – On this Monday’s show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss enjoying the season with the help of this NSNG® Holiday 101 episode, how to handle temptations, and more.

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The Purpose of NSNG®

  • Vinnie wants to clarify NSNG for newbies. (2:00)
  • The point of NSNG and other low-carb lifestyles is to keep insulin at a healthy level.
  • They should correct several metabolic issues, from weight loss to diabetes.
  • Anna clarifies why she has desserts in her cookbook. (5:30)
  • She makes them with the lowest sugar possible, and they still taste yummy.
  • They are not meant to be frequently eaten, especially if you are still trying to fix your metabolism.
  • She always tries to give a great range of recipes for people to try. (6:00)
    • However, she knows people like to have something to celebrate with, and her desserts are great go-tos!
  • Vinnie went up to Washington, DC, and he gives his experience at the Metabolic Revolution. (11:00)
  • The level of change needed isn’t happening yet in the government.
  • The information still needs to become mainstream. (18:00)

NSNG® Holidays 101

  • Halloween, the Candy Holiday, is right around the corner. (25:00)
    • They give suggestions on what you can do to resist the candy.
  • Thanksgiving can be a tough holiday, too. Anna has a great list of recipes you can use.
  • Anna plans her Christmas; she allows herself a few days but gets back on track. (39:00)
  • They both share what things they enjoy during Christmas. Whatever you choose to do, get back on track with the next meal.
  • Let people take leftovers home so you’re not tempted later.
  • Anna has a zucchini latke recipe that is delicious! You can find it at her https://eathappykitchen.com website under Cookbook PDF’S; It’s the Eat Happy For the Holidays Cookbook PDF. (46:00) https://eathappykitchen.com/
  • Vinnie shares something he observed when he went out to dinner recently. (50:00)
  • Be reasonable in your approach to the holidays. You are in control of your choices. (55:30)

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  • 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!

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BEST OF: Diabetes Is Carb Intolerance with Tim Noakes – Episode 2525

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Episode 2525 – In this BEST OF, Vinnie Tortorich and Professor Tim Noakes discuss sports science, how diabetes is carb intolerance, your brain and “the bonk”, and much more.

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Diabetes Is Carb Intolerance

  • Vinnie and Prof. Tim Noakes begin with a discussion of Tim’s professional background, especially in the early years of sports science. (2:00)
    • He has been involved with sports science for decades; he studies the whole human biological system in its entirety.
    • They discuss the early days of sports science used in the Olympics and other events like the Tour de France and what things were discovered.
  • Tim has written several books such as Lore of Running (now in its 4th edition) and Real Food on Trial.  https://amzn.to/3AgCslv  and https://amzn.to/4dlhYqb(11:00)
    • Tim constantly reviews new information and updates his work; you have to move with the evidence.
  • Vinnie asks Tim to share what the issue was with Tim’s historical trial and the “tweet heard around the world”. (17:30)
    • The trial was about information and not being able to speak outside the narrative of certain organizations.
    • He gives various details about the trial, too.
  • They turn to the topic of Diabetes. (26:00)
    • Tim shares his history dealing with T2D and what he’s discovered about himself using a low-carb lifestyle.
    • He emphasizes that diabetes is carb intolerance.
    • Vinnie and Tim discuss dealing with carb intolerance and give examples of ideal levels. (33:00)
    • Even 1 gram of higher insulin inhibits the burning of fat.
    • Many people don’t understand that if they have large amounts of visceral fat, they are insulin resistant and at the very least, pre-diabetic.
  • Your liver can produce any glucose your brain needs, except possibly over 4-5 hours of constant exercise; Tim explains. (35:00)
  • The purpose of “carb burning” is not because your body “needs” the carbs; it’s because your body is trying to get rid of the glucose in the blood. (35:20)
    • Keeping your glucose and insulin flat is what keeps you healthy. (37:00)

The “Bonk”

  • They also discuss going through a “bonk”, and how the brain responds to carbs, even sweetness. (37:15)
  • Tim discusses a study where they discovered surprising results about burning carbs vs. burning fat.
    • The people in the study who were pre-diabetic benefitted the most from a high-fat diet. (50:30)
  • This leads to a discussion about questioning long-held theories. (51:00)
    • So they discuss the different Zones in exercise that can be done on a ketogenic diet–it’s higher than previously thought!
      • So this blows away previously done studies.
  • They chat a bit about the training and success of Kenyan and Ethiopian elite runners. (55:00)
  • Vinnie gets Tim’s take on the use of drugs like Ozempic. (58:00)
    • Changing your behavior is the only real way to be successful with your health.
  • You can donate to the Noakes Foundation or The Nutrition Network; Tim explains the important work that they do.
  • You can find Prof. Noakes on Twitter at @ProfTimNoakes and @LoreofRunning.? https://x.com/ProfTimNoakes  and https://twitter.com/LoreofRunning1
  • Dirty Keto is out, but was required to be rated PG-13. (9:00) Here is the link: https://amzn.to/4d9agj1
    • It’s also listed under the Special Interests rather than the Health Documentary category on Amazon.
    • This is why rating and reviewing is critical: it will boost awareness of Dirty Keto. 
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A Fighting Chance with Michelle Hurn, RD – Episode 2501

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Episode 2501 – On this Friday’s show Vinnie Tortorich speaks with registered dietician Michelle Hurn and they discuss having a fighting chance when getting cancer treatment, and more.

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A Fighting Chance

  • Michelle’s wife is currently going through treatment for breast cancer. (2:00)
    • Vinnie updates her on some of his challenges during treatment and how he had to advocate for himself.
  • Michelle gives her and her wife, Corene’s story. (9:00)
    • An unexpected diagnosis turned their world upside down.
    • They at least knew what to do nutritionally: the ketogenic diet.
    • The American Cancer Society contradicted itself in its own statement. (12:00)
  • Michelle and her wife saw over 32 medical professionals about the cancer diagnosis, and only one made a suggestion about nutrition, and it was incorrect advice. (15:30)
  • She shares why a ketogenic diet is beneficial and what kind of changes they made in nutrition.
    • Being in ketosis and paying attention to nutriton can help give you a fighting chance.
    • The ketogenic diet isn’t a cure, but it can significantly improve the outcome of many cancers. (23:00)
  • What did Michelle do for research? (27:00)
    • She understood cancer is a metabolic disease.
    • They discuss how a vegan diet may make it hard to get enough nutrition.
  • Michelle’s wife needed much fewer radiation sessions than doctors predicted.
    • Six months later Corene is in remission. (44:00)
    • She gives more details, including how doctors didn’t even ask about Corene’s specific diet.
  • Michelle will be teaming up with Dr Ken Berry for a new initiative regarding diabetes.
    • You can find Michelle @runeatmeatrepeat on Instagram and X @MichelleHurnRD
  • There’s a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use: enter VINNIE and get 15% off! (25:00)
    • The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon.
  • Vinnie’s new documentary “Dirty Keto” is out soon! Go to this link to get it at https://vinnietortorich.com/dirtyketo/!
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Avoiding the Crazy Train – Episode 2463

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Episode 2463 – On this Monday’s show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss avoiding the crazy train of misinformation, the Girl Scout cookie season, and more.

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Avoiding the Crazy Train

  • There is misinformation out there about food ideologies and disordered eating, particularly plant-based misinformation. (2:30)
    • Many people start out feeling good on a vegan diet, but it is typically because they are cutting out processed foods.
    • It’s not uncommon to give veganism up later because it doesn’t properly energize the body.
    • Vinnie shares some of the stories he would have to deal with (wheatgrass is like blood).
    • Anna is more neutral about the idea of plant-based.
    • She wants to make sure people are fed to their dietary preferences.
    • There are various things you need to be careful about when eating at restaurants.
  • Anna is going to FoodExpo. (20:00)
    • Vinnie gives her some advice on what to watch out for.
    • Anna wants to see what is trending and to also get the word out about providing truly healthy options.
  • Anna reads suggestions on Reddit about what to say or not to say to Girl Scout cookie sellers when they approach you. (32:00)
    • They discuss some of the realities of trying to shield the Girl Scout girls from people’s very real answers, which may be related to health.
    • The social pressure to buy cookies is ubiquitous.
    • There is also an opportunity to improve the quality of the products offered.
  • Vinnie’s looking forward to Serena coming home. (53:30)
  • Anna’s upcoming Eat Happy Italian book is on the way.
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Smart Like A Fox with Michelle Hurn – Episode 2423

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Episode 2423 – On this Friday’s show Vinnie Tortorich speaks with dietician Michelle Hurn who shares her new children’s book that will teach your kid to be smart like a fox about food, and more.

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Smart Like A Fox

  • Michelle began her health journey starting at a very young age. (3:00)
    • She suffered from anorexia, but in treatment learned food could heal her, so she decided to become a dietician.
    • She explains some of the things that always made her question some of what she was learning.
    • Her experience in her profession led her to write “The Dietician’s Dilemma,” which explains her full history.
  • Vinnie and Michelle discuss failure and getting back up. (17:00)
    • She shares how she got into sports and started feeling even better.
    • Eating disorders are brutal on the body and mind, but there is hope, and Michelle is proof.
    • She is also an Ultramarathon runner.
  • Michelle wrote a book for kids to help educate them about food. (30:00)
    • Learning nutrition is so empowering!
    • She was driven to write the book after she heard the FDA announce that two medications for children with T2D were now available.
    • It’s a cute story with fox characters; she shares some pages of her book “The Fox Family Food Fight.”
    • The book uses a cute story to teach nutrition and avoiding processed foods; becoming smart like a fox.

A Different Story You Hear

  • They discuss the evolution of low carb and how it is now supposedly “killing the planet.”(44:00)
  • Michelle makes an interesting point about how health care and Big Pharma are an even bigger culprit in emissions in the U.S.
  • Vinnie addresses similar environmental concerns in his documentary, “Beyond Impossible.” 
  • You can find Michelle’s books on Amazon: The Fox Family Food Fight and The Dietician’s Dilemma 
  • She has also started a charity called The Protein Project, to reduce food insecurity. (49:00)
    • She explains how the project aims to find healthy items like grass-fed beef and get it to food banks in underserved communities.
    • You can find the link to it in her Instagram bio.
  • Michelle Hurn is on Instagram @runeatmeatrepeat and X @MichelleHurnRD.
  • Vinnie shares an update to his website that you’ll want to check out: a VIP section! Go to https://vinnietortorich.com/VIP for more information.
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Can’t Make It, Sorry – Episode 2421

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Episode 2421 – On this Monday’s show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino chat with Chris Shaffer, and tell the story behind “Can’t make it, sorry,” the three things Vinnie agrees with vegans about, and more.

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Can’t Make It, Sorry

  • They bring on a special guest Chris Shaffer, who works with Vinnie (4:30).
    • Chris was brought on because the other guest they were going to have backed out at the last minute.
    • Not surprisingly, Dr. Michael Greger was a last-minute no-show.
    • The group gives some backstory on prepping for this episode.
  • Gregor is now advocating protein restriction in his latest book. (18:00)
    • They discuss protein requirements and lean body mass.
  • Vinnie is fine with vegetarianism as it typically includes some animal proteins like eggs and cheese.
  • A question seen a lot is whether oatmeal is healthier than eggs. (26:00)
  • They discuss how Greger’s go-to phrase is always a generic term of “the literature” to try to block arguments. (30:00)
    • Nina Teicholz has taken all “the literature” Greger references and has turned it on its head. (31:00)
  • They go back to discuss the role of mTOR in the body, egg consumption, epidemiological studies, correlation, and more. (32:30)
    • There are faulty points Greger makes.
    • Greger is also against olive oil. (42:30)
  • There are three big things that they agree with Greger on. (46:00)
  • They chat about another vegan doctor who not only refused to be in Vinnie’s documentaries but berated Vinnie’s assistant. (51:30)
  • The whole point of what Vinnie, Anna, and Chris do is to spread the message of good health. 

The VIP Accountability Group

  • The VIP group will be open for sign-up until midnight Dec 11th, 2023, Pacific time.
    • Use this link for more details regarding Vinnie’s accountability group at https://vinnietortorich.com/vip!
      • Submit your email! Even if you don’t get in this round, you will be sent an email when the next opportunity to join will be.
  • Chris explains some of the throttling that’s been happening to Vinnie’s social media accounts. (1:02:00)
  • They share some ideas of what to do with Anna’s Eat Happy Kitchen Sauces. (1:06:00)
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