Vinnie Tortorich

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Exercise is King – Episode 2821

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2821 – Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss marketing ploys by Big Food, poorly done food studies, and that exercise is king.

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Exercise is King

  • Vinnie tells a story of “who is influencing whom?” (3:00)
    • We can all do better, encourage each other, and be an example.
  • The American Journal of Public Health recently published an article that highlights the connections between the marketing approaches of Big Food and Big Tobacco. (13:00)
    • Lunchables are marketed as having a good amount of protein; however, the breakdown shows otherwise. (19:00)
    • Big Food’s entire goal is to get you addicted to their products. (28:00)
    • You can find a book focusing on this topic in Vinnie’s Book Club on his Amazon page.
    • The book is “Salt, Sugar, Fat” by Michael Moss: https://amzn.to/4vUJl3b
  • It appears that the American Heart Association finally agrees with what Vinnie has been saying for years: exercise is a poor way to lose weight. (43:00)
    • Exercise is king for health and longevity! However, you need to eat real food, too.
  • Another epidemiological study on meat consumption; however, it compares processed meats (like salami, pepperoni) to white meat, such as chicken (not processed). The comparison is off, so the outcome is off. (50:00)
  • For a recent study on drinking tea, the article included all kinds of caveats, but the article about meat did not.
  • Update on the PVC Magnesium product. (1:05:30)
  • 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.
  • 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

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

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Twelve Thousand Miles with Ken Posner – Episode 2510

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2510 – On this Friday’s show Vinnie Tortorich speaks with barefoot runner Ken Posner about running over twelve thousand miles, mindfulness in nature, and more.

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Twelve Thousand Miles

  • Barefoot running is a trend that has slowed down, but not for Ken. (2:00)
  • An hour of cardio per day is recommended for good cardiac health. (8:00)
    • Sitting is the new smoking.
  • We get used to setting a new normal for ourselves that is so comfortable, we move further away from what our bodies were meant to do (10:30)
  • Ken describes his transition to barefoot running (15:00)
    • There are difficulties to it that people need help getting used to, but Ken loves it.
  • Ken has logged approximately 12,000 miles running barefoot! (22:30)
    • He used to wear orthotics but his feet have changed due to barefoot running.
    • Our feet aren’t meant to wear shoes with heels or run in shoes with too much cushion.
  • They swap stories about certain popular processed foods and how our brains adjust to them (or not). (37:00)
  • Vinnie asks about injuries. (47:00)
    • They discuss the challenges along the John Muir Trail.
  • Getting out in nature reconnects us to being mindful. (55:00)
  • Ken has a personal goal of climbing a thousand mountains.
  • You can follow Ken on his website and blog: https://www.barefootken.com
  • There’s a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use: enter VINNIE and get 15% off! (25:00)
    • The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon.
  • Vinnie’s new documentary “Dirty Keto” is out soon! Go to this link to get it at https://vinnietortorich.com/dirtyketo/!
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Pay Now or Pay Later – Episode 2449

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2449 – On this Wednesday’s show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad discuss investing time to exercise and the lesson of “pay now or pay later”, and more.

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Pay Now or Pay Later

  • Gina is feeling “soft and succulent” after being cooped up from all the recent California rain. (2:00)
    • Vinnie relays a story from when he moved to CA in 1991.
  • Vinnie recently spoke to someone whose philosophy was a bit different than his when it comes to success & money. (10:00)
    • It’s not about “luck,” it’s about planning and putting in the work and having patience.
    • He relates buying a car to investing in yourself.
    • Gina understands betting on yourself in terms of delayed gratification. (16:30)
    • There’s a social media trend about “treating yourself”–but it all centers around not really delaying gratification.
    • Finances and health are very similar – you need to invest in yourself for the future. (20:00)
    • They discuss country musician Toby Keith’s passing away.
    • Because Vinnie works out every day, he is ready at any time for a physical challenge–he invests the time daily.

Mind Manipulation

  • Gina reads  an article about processed foods and how they are manipulated to be addicted. (25:00) 
  • “Salt Sugar Fat” by Michael Moss explains how scientists hired by Big Food help figure out “bliss points” of flavors and texture to keep you addicted.
    • You can purchase it easily by going to Vinnie’s Book Club and buying it here. https://amzn.to/3OIjJ6K
    • Don’t believe it? Eat a 16 oz. steak compared to a 16 oz. bag of Doritos and see which one satisfies you and keeps you full.
    • Your body keeps releasing insulin to cover all the food you eat, especially carbs. (28:00)
    • He explains ghrelin, leptin, and insulin with an example about beer.
  • Food addiction is tough because your body needs food as fuel to survive.
    • Vegetables naturally have carbs, so you don’t need pasta, bread, etc. (32:00)
    • Vinnie’s been enjoying eating fish all week.(33:00)
    • They talk about steak and finding deals.
  • 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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Training Saved Him with Eddie Fackler – Episode 2381

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2381 – On this Friday’s show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Eddie Fackler and they discuss Eddie’s recent medical incident and how training saved him, mental perseverance, and more.

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TRAINING SAVED HIM

  • Vinnie welcomes Eddie back to the show; Eddie gives his backstory and how he found NSNG®. (4:00)
    • Eddie lost 100 lbs in 6 months!
    • He became a long-distance runner and discusses some of the challenges with that.
    • He describes his recent medical incident and his amazing journey through that.
      • He had an aortic dissection happen in his heart!
      • This event is unrelated to heart attack, cholesterol, or stroke.
    • He explains more of his journey—the man is a fighter!
  • They chat about Eddie’s previous running goals and how he’s adjusting them. (13:00)
    • Vinnie shares some thoughts on this as well.
    • Eddie’s consistent training saved his life.
  • They talk about Eddie’s heart now. (21:00)
    • He explains what his doctor told him.
  • Vinnie and Eddie talk about attitude and not being defeated. (26:00)
    • Vinnie applies this to people’s attitudes about changing their lifestyles
    • Eddie’s attitude is that you don’t start being healthy in the gym or the kitchen but in your mind. (28:00)
    • Build your mental discipline!
  • Vinnie shares thoughts on mental discipline. (29:30) 
  • Eddie shares ideas about mindset and sabotage. (34:00)
    • Every day is a decision.
  • They discuss the book “Salt Sugar Fat” by Michael Moss. (40:00)
    • Food companies pay millions of dollars to make sure their products are addictive.
  • Eddie has recently gone back to the gym. (50:30)
    • Everyone was super-helpful to him and happy for him.
  • Eddie inspires so many people because of his attitude and mental perseverance. (54:00)
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PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022)

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FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021)

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What Drives Satiety with Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt – Episode 2327

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2327 – On this Friday’s show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt back to the show to discuss what drives satiety, whole foods vs. processed foods, and more.

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WHAT DRIVES SATIETY

  • Vinnie welcomes back Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt who is the Founder & CEO of dietdoctor.com.
    • Andreas was also in both of Vinnie’s “FAT” documentaries.
  • Vinnie and Andreas talk about the evolution of keto and debunking myths about it. (9:00)
    • They also discuss various challenges of veganism, and how both keto and veganism have a “religious” following.
    • Carnivore has a similar following; however, all these options can work but may be too much for many people to sustain.
    • They talk about the importance of protein in varying diets.
  • They turn the conversation to the topic of satiety (feeling full or satisfied). (21:00)
    • What contributes to satiety and what hinders feeling full?
    • Processed foods and even certain other food combinations can drive cravings and cause people to eat more.
    • The book “Salt Sugar Fat“, by Michael Moss is a good book that describes how food manufacturers formulate food for profits. (27:30)
    • NSNG® and low-carb approaches are great starters for retraining the brain and hormones to lessen cravings.

THE LURE  AND DOWNSIDE OF DRUGS

  • Vinnie and Dr. Eenfeldt discuss the downsides of drugs like Wegovy. (37:30)
    • Though some people may see a slight improvement, a person has to stay on the drug; otherwise, all the weight comes back.
    • There is evidence that such drugs also eat away at lean muscle mass.
    • It’s just way better to get your nutrients from real food and have your hormones respond with satiety.
    • Vinnie gives the comparison of eating the same number of ounces of steak vs. the same amount of chips; as a result, one will satisfy you, and one will keep you craving. (50:00)
  • Vinnie talks about consultations and the word “plateau” and how he helps people through them. (48:00)
  • You can and should have communion over yourself–you need to take your power back! (24:00)
    • Dr. Eenfeldt reminds us that it’s not always about willpower; some foods drive cravings, so it’s best to avoid those foods.
    • It’s better to focus on the quality of the food itself.
  • Also, listen for the May promo code for NSNG® Foods’ UltraFat offer!
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PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022)

  • The documentary launched on January 11!
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  • This is Vinnie’s third documentary in just over three years.
  • Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video!
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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)

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FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019)

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Angriest Trainer 135: Vending Machines In Schools

by Vinnie Tortorich

Vinnie and Anna talk to fitness teacher and Superfan Adam Chaim about his progress changing vending machine contents in schools.

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Sip of Soda

“Sip of Soda” Via Adam Chaim

Mercola article “When Great Superstars Endorse Bad Lifestyle Choices.”

Michael Tortorich sums up the podcast in the My Uncle Vinnie Blog Wrap Up:

Vinnie and Anna kick off this episode with some Tim McGraw. Later, Vinnie goes into a rant about “kids these days.” Vinnie and Anna then chat with Adam Chaim, a teacher from Canada.