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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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Working Against Nature with Dr. Cate Shannahan – Episode 2495

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Episode 2495 – On this Friday’s show Vinnie Tortorich speaks with Dr. Cate Shanahan about her new book about oxidative stress, the downside of working against nature, and more.

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Root Causes of Oxidative Stress

  • Cate first noticed issues in pro basketball players. (2:30)
    • What she found out was a symptom of metabolic problems.
  • Dr. Shanahan was one of the early voices who emphasized the toxicity of seed oils. (6:00)
    • She explains how she started paying attention to seed oils.
    • Her background in biochemical engineering transitioned to medical school; however, her personal medical issues led her to a deep dive into health.
  • Her book “Dark Calories” is available in Vinnie’s Book Club here https://amzn.to/3V6JAYk .
    • She explains the meaning behind the name. (13:00)
    • Metabolic disease is rampant.
    • Being “hangry” is a sign of insulin resistance, which is a stage of metabolic disease.
    • New standards of testing need to happen; she’s a big believer in using the HOMA-IR testing.
  • They discuss oxidative stress and seed oils and how they are included in many things. (20:00)
    • She defines what she has named as “The Hateful 8.”
    • It’s a similar effect of oxidation as cigarette smoking.
  • Vinnie asks her about her list called the “Delightful Dozen.” (27:00)
  • She hopes to get more doctors on board in expanding the message regarding various oils and the effects of oxidative stress. (35:00)
    • Free radical particles are caused by oxidative stress; vegetable oils are “oxidative stress in a bottle.” (42:30)
    • Empty calories from processed foods and sugars can cause them too.
    • She also challenges the use of protein powders. (46:00)
  • Respecting Nature and how it works is important; trying to “outsmart” nature is a dead-end game. (54:00)
  • The energy model of insulin resistance has to do with your body not being able to use its body fat as fuel. (56:00)
  • Her book “Dark Calories” provides information that can help you reduce cravings while you heal from insulin resistance. (57:00)

Working Against Nature

  • Vinnie asks Cate how can people do better. (59:00)
    • She provides several practical food suggestions.
    • “Root cause” knowledge will help you.
  • They pivot to cholesterol. (1:04:00)
    • Cholesterol is a nutrient—it is a building block of cells and hormones.
    • The egg is the most complete package of nutrients you can get.
  • There are plenty of untruths in the “Game Changers” film; they elaborate. (1:06:00)
  • You need to know what is both good and bad about the medical system.
    • The conversation on nutrition is the American College on Lifestyle Medicine, which is a Seventh-Day Adventist group promoting their religious stance on eating and lifestyle. (1:10:00)
  • Vinnie asks Cate’s take on GLP-1s. (1:14:00)
    • She is against them for many reasons; the first one is that those drugs are working against Nature.
    • Acute muscle loss is happening to patients on drugs like Ozempic; remember your heart is a muscle.
    • She lists other concerns she has about them.
  • There’s a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use! (53:00)
    • The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon.
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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