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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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Life Is Motion with Dr. Amir Vokshoor – Episode 2774

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Episode 2774 – Vinnie Tortorich speaks to neurosurgeon Dr. Amir Vokshoor about spinal pain, minimally invasive surgery, how life is motion, and more.

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Life Is Motion

  • Dr. Amir Vokshoor is a board-certified neurosurgeon who specializes in minimally invasive surgery for adult cranial and spinal disorders. (2:00)
  • Vinnie shares some backstory about his own back and neck pain.
    • He wanted to avoid surgery because what was described to him was not acceptable to him. (10:00)
  • Dr. Vokshoor explains the difficulty in the allopathic system; not all treatments are created equal or worth pursuing. (16:00)
  • Minimally invasive procedures allow the surgeon to enter the body with the least amount of trauma to the healthy tissues as possible. (20:00)
  • They talk about stretching and strengthening the iliac and psoas muscles. (31:30)
  • They discuss taking collagen peptides. (38:00)
  • They discuss a horse named Monty and his ligament injury. (40:00)
  • Bioavailability of supplements and gut health are very important for tissues. (42:00)
  • What do we know about NAD? (44:00)
  • Dr. Amir emphasizes that “life is motion”!
    • Good, whole foods, activity, and wellness are so important. Balance and grip strength are good indicators of overall strength.
  • There are various reasons why grip strength is important. (54:00)
  • Vinnie asks about certain chiropractic moves that are popular on social media. (56:00)
  • Dr. Amir can be found at https://drvokshoor.com and can be hired for a consultation to review a spinal MRI with you.
  • He can also be found on Instagram  at @drvokshoor
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Stop the Insanity – Episode 2698

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Episode 2698 – Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss mixed messages in nutrition, MAHA, and the need to stop the insanity.

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Stop the Insanity

  • Chris and Vinnie strategize on how to get more followers using AI. (2:00)
  • They discuss Catholic school sex ed from when Vinnie was in school. (10:00)
    • Using this as an example of contradictory messaging and hypocrisy.
  • Mixed messages are the reasons behind many of the issues in the health of society today. (16:00)
  • There are claims that obesity isn’t related to personal choice. (17:30)
    • Disadvantaged communities struggle since so many processed foods are cheap, and that can be true. (18:00)
    • The other claim has to do with poor gut health, which Vinnie doesn’t believe. (18:30)
      • Vinnie believes it has to do with misinformation and following the federal dietary guidelines.
  • MAHA appears to be divisive for various reasons. (27:30)
    • They discuss some of the concerns expressed about changing the SNAP problem, including expense and waste.
    • But it seems there should be workarounds to resolve the concerns, so stop the insanity.
  • Big Food and Big Pharma aren’t likely to want the changes, it seems. (45:00)
  • They discuss Alpha-gal syndrome, which is an allergy to red (mammalian) meat and sometimes dairy. (47:00)
    • It is caused by a tick bite.
    • Other meats, like chicken and fish, can still be eaten, so there’s no real need to go vegan.
    • Apparently, Martha’s Vineyard is a hotbed of Alpha-gal. (53:00)
    • They discuss how expensive certain farmers’ markets are.

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Abuse of Drugs for Weight Loss – Episode 2650

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Episode 2650: Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss decades of abuse of drugs for weight loss, road trip food, football, and more.

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Abuse of Drugs for Weight Loss

  • Jimmy Buffett mini-tribute. (2:00)
    • “Cheeseburger in Paradise” is analyzed and reflects the long-time movement to adopt a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle.
    • Carrot juice has almost as many carbs as a Coke. (10:00)
    • Eating a carrot is better than drinking any juice.
  • They discuss the various ways people have used to lose weight over the years, including hard drugs and other pharmaceuticals. (15:00)
    • Vinnie has been in the fitness industry for forty years and has heard it all when it comes to drugs used for weight loss.
  • A special story of a “hydration specialist” named Andrew. (28:20)
  • Vinnie has suggestions for those driving long distances for work, such as long-haul drivers. (47:00)
    • He packs things like hard-boiled eggs and homemade kefir.
    • Kefir is great for gut health!
  • Being fat-adapted helps keep your energy up as well. (52:15)

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Lifestyle and Gut Health – Episode 2596

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Episode 2596—On today’s show, Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss the sodas, the Bold Fork Books Event, an NPR article about lifestyle and gut health, and more.

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Lifestyle and Gut Health

  • We know sugar lights up the brain. (3:00)
    • Sodas are bad but try sparkling or soda water. (5:00)
  • Pure Vitamin Club is back up and running! (9:00)
  • Vinnie and Anna recently saw each other in person for the first time since 2019. (12:00)
    • Bold Fork Books in Washington, D.C., was packed for their appearance. (16:00)
    • They loved the event and wanted to do more.
  • Do vegans have better gut health? (24:00)
    • Vinnie and Chris analyze an article from NPR regarding vegans, vegetarians, omnivores, and gut health.
    • Oddly enough (note sarcasm), ads are sprinkled throughout the article for probiotic sodas. (29:00)
    • Also, the best scientific studies are double-blind ones.
    • Correlation is not necessarily causation. (35:00)
    • Contradictions happen in the article. (44:00)
    • Statistics can be manipulated as well.

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Pushing Your Limits – Episode 2316

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Episode 2316 – On this Monday’s show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss pushing your limits with cold plunges, leg day, vibrating pills, and much more.

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PUSHING YOUR LIMITS

  • Vinnie and Anna chat a bit about Vinnie’s (at the time of this recording) upcoming trip to California. (2:00)
  • Anna then brings up how she has been getting into the “cold plunging” movement. (6:30)
    • She describes how she’s progressed doing it, how it feels, and how she hopes to benefit.
    • She’s been inspired to try it from listening to people like Gary Brecka.
    • Cold plunges done correctly have shown positive healing results for people with autoimmune conditions.
  • Anna’s 50th birthday is coming up and Vinnie scoffs at the idea because Anna looks so amazing. (10:45)
    • Anna wants to head into her next decade in the most positive ways possible. 
    • This leads to some fun discussion of doppelgängers, aging, and more cold plunging therapy.
  • Vinnie wants to discuss weightlifting and a recent documentary he saw about bodybuilder Dorian Yates. (27:00)
    • Vinnie shares information about certain bodybuilding history.
    • He also advocates for what makes a good “leg day”, and pushing your limits.
    • They also discuss “natural” bodybuilding vs. steroids.

GETTING YOURSELF MOVING

  • Anna brings up a recent “cure” for constipation: a vibration pill. (41:00)
    • They have a lot of fun with this discussion; however, there is serious talk about real ways to solve this health issue.
      • The best way is to get your eating in proper order, with healthy foods and proper nutrients, and a healthy gut microbiome.
      • And no, psyllium husks do not have the proper nutrients and are not necessary!
  • They chat about how difficult it is to get people to think differently and be open to things like simply changing your eating. (47:00)
    • People end up making themselves victims.
    • People have also been led to believe that they should never question their doctors or the status quo.
    • Vinnie and Anna share ways they have helped themselves by trying different, reasonable things.
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