Vinnie Tortorich

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Growing Healthy Eaters – Episode 2861

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2861 – Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer welcome callers to discuss growing healthy eaters from a younger age and avoiding ultra-processed foods.

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Growing Healthy Eaters

  • Greg is the first call-in guest. (4:00)
    • He owns a small family restaurant.
    • He and his family have been NSNG® for quite a while and love it.
    • He lost approximately 70 pounds, and his A1c is no longer at diabetic levels.
    • His kids are on board, too!
    • Starting kids at a younger age can help keep them healthier and steer them away from junk-food habits. (18:00)
  • Mika is the next caller. (29:30)
    • She shared how she heard of NSNG®.
    • Social media has a lot of misinformation.
    • They discuss ultra-processed foods versus eating real food, like a steak. (41:00)
    • People also misunderstand how long-duration, high-intensity activity affects the body. This type of activity can require a different approach than an average workout. (45:00)
    • Mika also asks about fasting. (49:45)
      • Vinnie doesn’t care to fast because he likes to get protein into his body first thing in the morning.
  • Check out the Aletha Hip HookTM that Vinnie uses to reduce pain and increase mobility:
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  • Anna’s products are now linked to PureVitamin Club’s website. You can also purchase them under the “Food and Snacks” section. 

The NSNG® VIP GROUP is now closed again as of Sept. 30, 2026

  • Anna’s next cookbook, Eat Happy Cocktail Hour, is filled with cocktails, mocktails, and appetizers and is available for pre-order right now.
    • If you pre-order, you’ll get bonus goodies!
    • You can pre-order from a wide variety of booksellers at https://eathappycocktailhour.com/
    • Please save your receipt from wherever you pre-order; you’ll need it for your bonuses!
    • The physical release date is October 2026

You can book a consultation with Vinnie to get guidance on your goals. https://vinnietortorich.com/phone-consultation-2/

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Reading Labels 101 – Episode 2760

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2760- Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino provide a guide on Reading Labels 101 to help you recognize poor ingredients in packaged products.

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Reading Labels 101

  • They briefly talk about voiceover work. (2:00)
  • Don Coddington has issued a challenge to Vinnie: No Cheese February. (19:00)
    • Vinnie can’t quite commit to that stretch of time.
    • Anna recently made an NSNG version of mozzarella sticks. (23:00)
  • They chat about buying beef tallow. (25:00)
    • When buying tallow (or lard), read the label to ensure it is pure and contains no fillers. 
  • Anna discusses going dairy-free. (30:00)
  •  Reading labels for food is essential. (36:00) 
    • Many products use marketing tactics that are misleading but still fall within legal limits. (38:00)
    • Turn the package over and look at the “Nutrition Facts”; however, those numbers can be tweaked and may misrepresent the packaged food. (39:30)
    • Vinnie and Anna give the breakdown.
  • The truth lies in the actual Ingredients list.
  • Different sweeteners will be listed in a single ingredient list to avoid adding numbers to the Nutrition Facts Panel. (44:00) 
    • This practice is not limited to sugar; it also uses seed oils.
  • Anna discusses how product ingredients are measured and scaled up. (51:00)
  • Vinnie will be having a guest who discusses how beef production affects what you get. (55:00)
  • Price can always be a factor, but do the best you can with what you have. (58:00)
  • Anna will attend ExpoWest and report back with trend updates. (59:00)
  • Anna’s spices are at all the SoCal Gelson’s markets!
  • Did you miss it?: The NSNG® VIP group closed, but you can get onto the waitlist for next time by signing up at https://www.nsngvip.com/join.

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    • Jaspr offers a lifetime warranty.
    • Go to Jaspr.co for more information or to purchase. (1:05:00)

 

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PURCHASE  DIRTY KETO (2024)

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  • This is Vinnie’s fourth documentary in just over five years.

  • Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries

  • Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family.

  • Additionally, the more views it receives, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend!

  • REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

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REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021)

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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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  • 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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PURCHASE  DIRTY KETO (2024)

  • The documentary launched in August 2024!
    • Order it TODAY!
  • This is Vinnie’s fourth documentary in just over five years.

  • Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries

  • Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family.

  • The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend!

  • REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022)

Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries

REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021)

Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries

FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019)

Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries