Vinnie Tortorich

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Slowing Down Aging – Episode 2789

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2789 – Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer welcome caller Kris to discuss slowing down aging, separating gimmicks from the real thing, and more.

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Slowing Down Aging

  • Vinnie’s getting some flak on Instagram and X. (3:00)
    • He gets debated from eggs to GLP-1s.
    • And of course, there are the bots from hell.
  • Jillian Michaels claims the only reason people are considered obese today is that the definition of obese changed in 1998. (10:00)
  • There are many tools to help with weight loss, some better than others. (13:00)
    • A recent post by Vinnie revealed the goal of big food companies to develop foods that even GLP-1s won’t stop cravings for.
  • Kris is our call-in guest. (19:00)
    • How can a person still kick ass while aging without having to try gimmicky things like meditation, stem cells, mushrooms, etc?
  • There are three primary things to follow.
    • Get quality sleep! Limit screen time, especially before bed, and aim for 7 or more hours of sleep.
    • Give yourself a full recovery from your workouts. (33:00)
      • HIIT training should not be done more than 2x a week.
    • Recovery is also done with eating quality animal protein.
  • Strong legs are an indicator of strength and longevity. (50:00)
  • Rucking is considered Zone 2 unless you are going uphill a lot. (58:00)
  • Do not run while rucking. Also, get the waistband to help balance the weight.

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  • Anna’s next cookbook, Eat Happy Cocktail Hour, is filled with cocktails, mocktails, and appetizers and is available for pre-order right now.
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  • Physical Release Date is October 2026

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Sugar Is Sugar – Episode 2622

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2622 – Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss why sugar is sugar, what is a “bonk”, what has changed in Vinnie’s digital diet, and more.

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Sugar Is Sugar

  • Do we need sugar? (4:00)
    • You need fat and protein for energy and building every cell in your body.
  • You need Anna’s spices more! (5:00)
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  • People get militant about sugar. (15:00)
    • Sucrose, fructose, starches—it’s all simple sugars.
    • Honey is sugar.
  • What is a “sugar trickle”? (17:00)
    • Vinnie explains fat burning during sports and what a “bonk” is.
    • Vinnie figured out how to do a sugar trickle during ultra races.
  • The body only needs about 2 tsp of glucose for normal activity. (31:00)
  • Anna gets asked all the time for a specific meal plan. (38:45)
    • She has always loved the ease and flexibility of NSNG as a voice of reason.
    • Her question to people is: why do you feel you can’t trust yourself?
  • Resistant starches: Anna asks what the deal is about them and whether they are related to a sugar trickle.
    • Yes, they can be absorbed more slowly, but the benefit is the same as smoking a cigarette with or without a filter. (45:30)
  • Update on Vinnie’s “digital diet.” (50:30)
  • Vinnie is knocking time off of his screen time.
  • Have you tried limiting screen time?

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Easy Got Us Sick – Episode 2491

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2491 – On this Wednesday’s show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad discuss bicycles, Vinnie’s “Dirty Keto” documentary, how “easy” got us sick, and more.

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Easy Got Us Sick

  • Where the term “Soft and Succulent” comes from. (2:00)
    • John Muir named the trail he created for non-mountaineers to reach the top of Mt. Whitney.
  • They switch to talking about bicycles, gears, penny-farthings, and the Tour de France. (6:00)
  • Gina got to preview Vinnie’s new documentary “Dirty Keto”. (14:00)
    • She addresses Dr. Drew’s appearance in the film.
  • They discuss MCT oil and cardiology. (17:00)
    • Cholesterol is not a bad thing; every cell in our body needs it. (22:00)
    • Heart disease has almost nothing to do with cholesterol.
  • All the names for sugar was a powerful point for Gina. (27:00)
    • Honey is not better than any other sugar—the liver is a meritocracy.
  • Gina shares some points she loves; mostly that Vinnie encourages you to learn more.
  • Also, changing may not be easy, but it’s worth it.
    • Making things easy (with processed foods) is what got us sick.
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  • Gina has a new Instagram @myextrafamily and a new website, https://myextraseries.com.
    • Go check out her socials–she shares some relatively recent news.

Check out Gina’s book My Extra Mom. She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and YouTube.

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Backing Out of the Room – Episode 2376

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Episode 2376 – On this Monday’s show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss PubMed and the NIH “backing out of the room,” grocery merchandising, informative youtube videos, and more.

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BACKING OUT OF THE ROOM 

  • Anna and Vinnie spend a few moments talking about Anna’s pumpkin marinara and how she is taking pre-orders. (2:00)
    • This leads to s discussion of Halloween, candy, and trick-or-treating stories.
    • Then somehow this segues to Richard Simmons and nude-colored stockings.
  • Anna brings up an article entitled, “Carbohydrate-based diet may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease: A pooled analysis of two prospective cohort studies.” (24:00)
    • The link is to the PubMed website here.
    • Vinnie feels vindicated but feels that government agencies are “slowly backing out of the room”.
    • Vinnie and Anna agree that those agencies can’t commit to a decisive stand because of the origins of funding.
  • Anna and Vinnie discuss the challenge of getting into grocery store chains and the immense expense. (30:00)
  • Anna asks how are people supposed to learn what is better for their health if agencies like NIH won’t commit to a recommendation.
    • Anna reads more from the PubMed article, and Vinnie gives her some pushback. (38:00)
    • Vinnie goes over the “quality of carbs”, simple carbs, and complex carbs.
    • He also goes over what leads to insulin resistance. (43:00)
  • Vinnie plays an Instagram which is relevant to the conversation. (48:00)
    • People get so confused because of certain things they hear on the internet.
    • Some doctors find an item to hang their hat on, and that becomes the new thing (and point of confusion).

MORE HELP

  • The duo touch upon the difficulty people have when they are emotionally stressed or depressed and turn to food. (50:00)
    • If you are depressed, please get any reliable help you can.
    • Online services like BetterHelp or similar make getting help more accessible. (BetterHelp is not a sponsor of the show.)
  • Vinnie shares one of his youtube videos regarding artificial sweeteners. (1:00:00)
    • It clarifies the differences among various sweeteners and is very interesting! You can watch it here.
  • He shares other video topics he’s addressing on his youtube channel.
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Fallout from a LIL – 2204

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Episode 2204 – On this Monday’s show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino chat about Vinnie’s uncle, the fallout from a LIL (“life into living”), an answer to a question from social media about eating fruits and honey, and more.

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FALLOUT FROM A LIL

  • Vinnie starts the show by recalling his uncle and the great and strong person he was. (2:50)
  • This leads Vinnie to tell a story of his travels to Louisiana, the funeral, the family gathering afterward, and how a piece of fish kicked his ass. 
    • It’s fallout from a LIL (“life into living” moment).
  • Vinnie also tells a different story, starting with a couple of Instagram posts he and Serena did together regarding more LIL. (19:00)
    • This leads to another story about a birthday dinner he and Serena had with friends and the fallout from that as well. (23:30)
    • Vinnie and Anna chat about perfection, and Vinnie reminds us of a Vince Lombardi quote, “Strive for perfection, you’ll land on excellence.(29:35)

A QUESTION ANSWERED

  • Anna asks Vinnie a question from Twitter that references a claim made that fruits and honey are ok for metabolically healthy people. (32:30)
    • Kind of odd that the comment was made in a reel by carnivore doctor, Paul Saladino.
    • Vinnie gives his thoughts on “plant defense chemicals” and whether or not your liver cares where carbs comes from. (36:00)
    • Vinnie respects Paul, but disagrees.
    • They agree it’s also a confusing message coming from a carnivore doctor.
  • Vinnie and Anna chat about things like sugar and alcohol addictions for many people. (43:50)
  • Vinnie mentions another podcast’s episode where the science behind the effects of alcohol on the brain works for different people. (44:00)
  • Anna brings up some preaching by a vegan and how the information is completely wrong; for example, the idea of high fat causing insulin resistance. (47:46)
  • They both agree that the best approach to influencing others in your life is to lead by example. (52:00)
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The Queen of the Bayou – Episode 2194

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Episode 2194 – On this Monday’s show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino chat a bit with the queen of the bayou, “Mah-rie”, where they talk recipes, answer a variety of Twitter questions, and more.

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THE QUEEN OF THE BAYOU

  • Vinnie and Anna start the show with a little nod to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.  (2:00)
  • Then they call in the “queen of the bayou”, Vinnie’s mom “Mah-rie.” (4:15)
    • They chat a bit about Anna’s seasonings and share some recipe ideas.
    • They also discuss olive oils, Anna’s plan for a low-carb Italian cookbook, pointers for avocados lasting longer, and more.
  • Marie also brings up how someone she knows is suffering from hip pain; as a result, Marie tells the person what helped her heal from her own surgery. (25:10)
  • This leads to Anna telling a story of a family member who still struggles with making changes to better their health. (26:50)
  • It’s been a lovely conversation and they say goodbye to Marie for now.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

  • Anna asks Vinnie some questions from the Twitter crowd. (30:00)
    • Vinnie shares his thoughts on various rower and spinner brands.
  • Anna tells Vinnie about a product she saw on social media that claims to block the absorption of carbs; Vinnie calls BS and explains why. (39:58)
  • Another question asks for recommendations on cycling and spinners; Vinnie always recommends doing the exercise you enjoy and will stick to as well. (43:55)
  • Vinnie shares an interesting story about a rower he knew and how that rower trained for rowing across the Atlantic. (45:55)
  • Anna has another question for Vinnie regarding BMI, and whether it is an accurate way to gauge the ideal weight. (47:20)
  • Anna also chats about how she’s started listening to James Nestor’s book, “Breathe.” (52:44)
    • James has been a guest on the show a couple of times (in episodes 1621 and 2046)–a great listen for your educational and listening pleasure.
  • Anna has one more question about all the fuss about honey and if it’s NSNG®.
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