Vinnie Tortorich

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Getting to the Truth – Episode 2830

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2830 – Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss the so-called “best” ultra-processed foods and getting to the truth.

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Getting to the Truth

  • Vinnie has been sharing his message of no sugar, no grain for years. He used to get pushback, but finally, people are listening. (3:00)
  • There is an article about a statement by the senior lead at Imperial College London, who is part of the diet guidelines. 
    • The topic? The top ten best ultra-processed foods. (5:00)
    • They discuss some of the items on the list.
    • What is the benefit of dehydrated peanut butter? (16:00)
  • One of the co-founders of Wikipedia has been removed from it. (21:30)
    • Vinnie can relate and gives the backstory of how he evaporated from Wikipedia.
    • The co-founder of Wikipedia was accused of promoting “intellectual diversity” and was banned from editing Wikipedia. (26:00)
  • More topics regarding ultra-processed foods. (37:00)
    • Why is there a study on salt intake in take-out food?
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  • Anna’s products are now linked to PureVitamin Club’s website. Look under the “Food and Snacks” section to purchase them there, too. 

  • The NSNG® VIP GROUP IS NOW CLOSED AGAIN AS OF SUNDAY, MARCH 15TH 

  • 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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A Statin on Steroids with Dr. Zoe Harcombe – Episode 2816

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2816 – Vinnie Tortorich speaks with Dr. Zoe Harcombe about the myth of “settled science” and a new drug that is basically a “statin on steroids.”

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A Statin on Steroids

  • The resurgence of the Rice Diet. 6:00
    • The facts behind the scenes of that study/diet.
    • It is also devoid of any real nutrients.
    • Denise Minger took apart The China Study.
  • The myth of low-carb and the misguided dietary guidelines. (21:00)
    • Efforts to modify the guidelines to correct them have faced backlash.
    • Fat has been incorrectly demonized.
  • Confirmation bias is a real issue that hinders the search for the truth. (27:00)
  • In 2019, Dr. Harcombe and her colleague initiated a defamation lawsuit after an article about them accused them of misinformation. (34:00)
  • Extreme viewpoints on diet and health are not helpful. (42:00)
  • What is Dr. Harcombe’s opinion on the new statin Repatha (Evolocumab)? (52:00)
    • Cholesterol is too important in the body, and forcing it too low could be risky.
  • You can find Dr. Harcombe at https://www.zoeharcombe.com/
  •  ALSO: Anna’s products are now linked to PureVitamin Club’s website. Look under the “Food and Snacks” section to purchase them there, too. (58:30)

  • The NSNG® VIP GROUP IS NOW CLOSED AGAIN AS OF SUNDAY, MARCH 15TH 

  • 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 preorder from a wide variety of booksellers at https://eathappycocktailhour.com/
  • Save your receipt from wherever you preorder, you’ll need it for your bonuses!
  • Physical Release Date is October 2026

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A Bottom-Up Revolution with Dr. Zoe Harcombe – Episode 2408

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2408 – On this Friday’s show Vinnie Tortorich speaks with Dr. Zoe Harcombe and they discuss diabetes and meat, poor research, a need for a bottom-up revolution, and more.

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A Bottom-up Revolution

  • Dr. Zoe Harcombe has been on the episode before, and Vinnie recalls a quote she had discussed. (2:00)
    • People who had gone through bariatric surgery and who had lost weight would rather have almost any other affliction rather than be morbidly obese again.
  • Vinnie asks Zoe about the claim that meat causes T2 diabetes. (9:00)
    • The idea that meat, which humans have been eating for millennia is causing a modern-day disease (T2D) is absurd. (11:00)
    • Harvard School of Public Health is consistently putting out misinformation based on survey studies.
    • They chat about why they are so inaccurate.
  • Vinnie talks about how some of his consults go. (20:00)
  • He shares with Zoe how he came to make “Beyond Impossible”. (26:45)
    • It was inspired by a deep dive into “reimagined” frankenfood products.
    • He reached out to prominent vegan doctors to get their input, but he was refused by them.
  • Dr. Harcombe reveals that she used to be vegetarian and understands why people do it. (31:00)
  • Vinnie asks her about her experience being vegetarian and vegan. (33:30)
    • She realized that the health problems she was having were prompted by a lack of animal products in her diet.

What Is the Endgame?

  •  Vinnie asks what is the endgame for doctors like Walter Willet and others. (48:45)
    • Zoe discusses the importance of ruminants and topsoil in the food supply.
    • If we continue on the path of veganism, we will destroy the planet’s ability to grow crops naturally.
  • Vinnie asks Zoe what is next in her research. (55:20)
    • She clarifies the recent research claim that red meat causes diabetes.
    • People like Walter Willet most likely send such studies for peer review to those who are most likely to agree with him. (1:01:00)
    • She’s written to Walter Willet personally and he refused to answer her questions.
  • Vinnie asks if he and others’ attempts to spread reliable health knowledge are futile. (1:06:00)
    • Dr. Harcombe says there needs to be a bottom-up revolution of getting knowledge out. 
  • He also worries about how meat is being made more expensive and some people have to resort to cheap foods like pasta and rice to feed their families. (1:10:00)
    • They both give suggestions regarding affordable meat options.
  • Vinnie shares an update to his website that you’ll want to check out: a VIP section! Go to vinnietororich.com/VIP for more information.

You can find Dr. Zoe Harcombe at zoeharcombe.com and books in Vinnie’s Book Club.

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