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BEST OF: Controlling Hunger with Dr. Cate Shanahan – Episode 2588

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2588 – BEST OF: Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino welcome Dr. Cate Shanahan, discussing fat loss, controlling hunger, bad fats, and more.

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Answering Questions

  • This episode is a BEST OF from 2016, with Dr. Cate Shanahan’s early appearance on the podcast. There is no video for this epsiode.
  • Anna tries an Epic protein bar. (8:00)
  • Vinnie’s Twitter following increased after the Carolla show, and people are asking questions. (11:30)
    • Are peanut butter and quinoa NSNG®?
    • Fuck Quinoa.
    • Peanut butter is not the best butter.
    • Cashew and almond butter are better. Peanut is a little higher in carbs and can be inflammatory for some people.
      • Any nut butter should be eaten in moderation.
    • What about diet soft drinks?
      • Diet soft drinks with chemicals are treated by your body just like sugar.
      • Artificial sugar is just as bad as real sugar.
    • La Croix is okay; (soda) water with some fresh lemon or lime, muddled berries, or a splash of grapefruit juice is better.
  • Check out Anna’s websites for recipes! https://annavocino.com/
    • For her cauliflower tots, dry the cauliflower before rolling it with other ingredients.
    • Vinnie shares some food ideas.
      • An avocado with some olive oil.
      • Good to slow-cook your chicken to get your broth… yummy!
      • When traveling on a plane, he’ll take some cheese and have a hard-boiled egg.
      • Airplane food is generally quite bad.

Controlling Hunger

  • Dr. Cate is a board-certified Family Physician and is a nutritional consultant for the LA Lakers.
  • Dr. Cate’s website is (http://drcate.com/)
    • She helps those with metabolic syndrome to get their metabolism up and running better.
  • Seed oils, like canola oil, are damaging to your metabolism. (48:00)
    • The process of manufacturing the oils makes them toxic (create oxidative stress).
  • Cate believes low-carb diets are very beneficial, especially for controlling hunger.
    • Try to avoid empty calories, but don’t worry about calorie counting.
    • Avoid rapid carb drop-off if you have thyroid problems, etc.
  • She believes in intermittent fasting in moderation IF AND ONLY IF it works for you. (54:00)
    • The concern with some fasting methods is people may create more problems and disordered eating for themselves.
    • It’s best to do fasting in moderation or work with a knowledgeable doctor if you have a lot to lose.
  • People are frequently hungry because their metabolisms are damaged by bad diets and lifestyles.
    • Pituitary inflammation can make you hungry.
  • Anna has specific questions about fasting blood sugar and cortisol. (1:05:00).
  • Cate defines “bad fats” vs. natural fats. (1:13:00)
  • It’s not just about vanity and weight; it’s about health and what processed foods and seed oils do to the body. (1:22:00)

 

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The Fatburn Fix And Professional Athletes with Dr. Shanahan – Episode 1536

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 1536 – Dr. Cate Shanahan joins Vinnie for this Friday show, and the two talk Kobe Bryant and her work with the Lakers, Dr. Cate’s new book, The Fatburn Fix, blood sugar swings and false sensations, metabolism problems, vegetable and seed oil woes, and more!

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THE FATBURN FIX

  • Dr. Cate Shanahan has been on the show before:
  • Her new book is coming out in just a couple weeks. Pre-order it here:
  • Dr. Shanahan knew Kobe Bryant–his death has been tragic for so many.
    • It seems like he had more to say.
  • Metabolism problems can affect your athletic ability.
    • It can give you tingling in your various body parts.
    • For professional athletes, therefore, candy addictions can be career-threatening.
    • This happened for Dwight Howard.
  • Your body sends chemicals to your brain with respect to your diet.
    • If you aren’t consciously avoiding certain bad foods, this can be a recipe for fat failure, regardless of whether you’re overweight or not.
      • Primarily, look out for seed/vegetable oils.
        • This can mess with your whole body.

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  • Tickets will get more expensive as time goes by.
  • Anna’s cooking show portion WILL include a spiralizer!
  • Vinnie is giving the keynote speech.
  • The whole gang will be there–with photo ops and samples!
  • As of now, KetoCon is still on.

Hunger Control with Dr. Cate Shanahan – Episode 582

by Vinnie Tortorich

: Episode 582 – Dr. Cate Shanahan (http://drcate.com/) joins Vinnie and Anna to talk about nutrition, fat loss and hunger control. She also explains the truth about good fats and bad fats. Dr. Cate is a board certified Family Physician and is a nutritional consultant for the LA Lakers. Anna and Vinnie also answer questions from Twitter (@VinnieTortorich and @AnnaVocino) about stevia, ketchup and more.

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PEANUT BUTTER AND QUINOA

  • Fuck Quinoa
  • Peanut butter is not the best butter
    • Cashew and Almond are better
    • Peanut is a little higher in carbs
    • Nut butters are carby, but they’re good in moderation!

DIET SOFT DRINKS

  • Diet soft drinks with chemicals are treated by your body just like sugar
    • Artificial sugar is just as bad as real sugar
  • La Croix is okay
  • What is better is (soda) water with some lemon or lime, or even muddle berries or a splash of grapefruit juice

ANNA’S RECIPES

VINNIE’S FOOD 

  • An avocado with some olive oil
  • Veggie puree soup with chicken stock
  • Good to slow cook your own chicken to get your own broth… yummy!
  • Maybe a little bit of cheese, has a hard boiled egg now and again (on a plane)
    • Plane food generally quite bad

DR. CATE SHANAHAN

  • A real, quality doctor!
  • Here’s her website 
  • Helps those with metabolic syndrome to get their metabolism up and running better

HUNGER CONTROL

  • Cate believes low carb diets are very beneficial
  • Try to avoid empty calories, but don’t worry about calorie counting
  • Avoid rapid carb drop off if you have thyroid problems, etc.
  • Believes in IM fasting in moderation IF AND ONLY IF it works for you
    • It can allow you to miss lunch if you are eating the right stuff, but even for those in ketosis this does not necesarrily work
  • Eat your foods and veggies and proteins and fats in moderation and balance with each other
  • Check all your levels including electrolytes, etc. if you are trying to lose a lot of weight
  • People are hungry all the time because their metabolisms are damaged by bad diets
  • Pituitary inflammation can make you hungry