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Refuting the Guidelines – Episode 2618

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Episode 2618: Vinnie Tortorich speaks to Drs. Laura Buchanan and Matt Calkins, who are refuting the guidelines regarding metabolic health and more.

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Refuting the Guidelines

  • They discuss various issues with some online “doctor” personalities. (2:00)
  • Laura and Matt are among several reputable doctors who are refuting the nutritional guidelines for children by the American Academy of Pediatrics. (22:30)
    • The AAP thinks a low-carb diet in children is nutritionally deficient and can cause disordered eating.
    • Multiple reputable doctors have spoken out against the AAP’s recommendations as many studies refute the AAP’s claims.
    • The current “standard of care” can increase blood sugar in children. (24:00)
    • The use of keto/low-carb is an option for therapeutic purposes. (31:00)
    • Jim Abrams and the Charlie Foundation are an example of the ketogenic diet being used for treatment.
  • James shares the current health statistics for children: 20% are obese, 30% are prediabetic, and 20% also have fatty liver disease.
    • NAFLD is now the leading cause of cirrhosis of the liver. (36:30)
  • Vinnie reviews some of the history of various health commissions over the decade. (42:00)
  • They review the current guidelines for Type 1 diabetes. (47:30)
  • Laura discusses the challenges of the recommended guidelines on kids with Type 1 diabetes, including a reduced lifespan.
  • Reducing carb intake can reduce the amount of insulin needed per dose.

Saving Medical Costs

  • Company Wellness Program that they have started doing. Laura shares the improvement results in various conditions in over 50 patients.
  • The employer is pleased as it no longer needs to pay out as much for medications monthly.
  • On average, this employer is saving $1700 per employee.
  • GLP-1s: What is their stance? (1:02:15)
  • Dr Laura Buchanan and Dr Matt Calkins are licensed in almost all 50 states to provide telemedicine. https://toward.health
  • IG/ X @laurabuchananmd
  • X @mattcalkinsmd

More News

  • If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, closed for registration, but you can get on the wait list –https://vinnietortorich.com/vip/
  • Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives on the Peacock channel. 
  • “Dirty Keto” is available on Amazon!
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    • Make sure you watch, rate, and review it!

  • Eat Happy Italian, Anna’s next cookbook is available! 
    • You can go to https://eathappyitalian.com
    • You can order it from Vinnie’s Book Club. https://amzn.to/3ucIXm
    • Anna’s recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! https://annavocino.substack.com/
    • Don’t forget you can invest in Anna’s Eat Happy Kitchen through StartEngine. 
      • Details are at Eat Happy Kitchen. https://eathappykitchen.com/
  • There’s a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use!
    • The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon. https://nsngfoods.com/

 

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Filed Under: Diabetes, Diets, Health, Ketosis, NSNG®, Nutrition, Podcast, Weight Loss Tagged With: Bethany McKenzie, cardiology, Chiropractors, dr tro, Epilepsy, eric westman, exogenous insulin, insulin dosing, Jim Abrams, Let Me Be 83, lobotomy, mark cucuzzella, Philip Ovadia, Seizures, Type 1 Diabetes

The Power of Sugar – Episode 2358

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Episode 2358 – On this Monday’s show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss infusions, advocating for yourself, the power of sugar, and more.

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THE POWER OF SUGAR

  • Vinnie and Anna lead off the show by discussing “recovery” infusions and what cases they are really necessary. (3:00)
    • Vinnie shares some stories about electrolytes, staying hydrated, and days growing up in the South.
    • Anna and Vinnie chat a bit about alcohol and what it does to your body.
    • Anna had an infusion once and didn’t feel it made a difference.
  • Vinnie’s brother had a desperate need for hydration; he tells the story of his brother’s experience going to the hospital. (12:45)
    • This is a real need for rehydration, not just because you drank too much the night before!
  • Anna and Vinnie talk about how diagnoses of medical conditions force you to reconsider your relationship with things like food. (18:00)
    • She has a niece diagnosed with T1 diabetes, but now she knows and she can make changes to benefit her life.
    • Anna made changes when she found out she was celiac.
    • Vinnie talks about an incident where he realized the power of sugar.
  • Anna shares a question from a listener regarding getting bloodwork and cholesterol tests and how to advocate for yourself in getting answers. (32:00)
    • Vinnie recommends contacting other doctors if your doctor doesn’t appear to be current in his/her knowledge.
      • Dr. Tro Kalayjian at doctortro.com.
      • Dr. Philip Ovadia at ovadiahearthealth.com.
      • Dr. Bret Scher at lowcarbcardiologist.com.
      • Dr. Brian Lenzkes at sandiegometabolichealth.com.
      • The Institute of Functional Medicine for other resources and to find a practitioner near you at ifm.org.
  • Anna shares some of her journey about cholesterol and other blood markers as an example of what to ask. (40:20)
  • The duo also shares some thoughts on the history of the manufacturing of foods and drinks like Gatorade. (46:20)
  • Vinnie and Anna share a few more food stories as well as Anna cooking for 15 people. (51:20)
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Filed Under: Health, NSNG®, Nutrition, Podcast, Recipes Tagged With: Big Food, blood markers, brian lenzkes, CAC score, cholesterol, dr tro kalayjian, functional medicine, Gatorade, infusions, Philip Ovadia, sugar addictions

Knowledge is Always Power – Episode 2331

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Episode 2331 – On this Monday’s show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino share a huge list of resources to learn the science behind a low-carb lifestyle, discuss Bulgarian split squats, and how knowledge is always power, and more.

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KNOWLEDGE IS ALWAYS POWER

  • Vinnie and Anna start the show worked up about a recent question they received.
  • As a result, they share a long list of names and resources so you can learn the science behind the low-carb lifestyle. (14:00)
    • Gary Taubes: Why We Get Fat, The Case Against Sugar, The Case for Keto
    • Nina Teicholz: Big Fat Surprise
    • Prof. Tim Noakes: Diabetes Unpacked, thenoakesfoundation.org
    • Dr. Eric Westman: ericwestmanmd.com
    • Dr. Malcolm Kendrick: The Great Cholesterol Con and drmalcolmkendrick.org
    • Ivor Cummins: The Fat Emperor on youtube
    • Dave Feldman: cholesterolcode.com and you can find his “Extreme Drop” experiment here.
    • Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt and Dr. Bret Scher of dietdoctor.com
      • You can also find Dr. Tony Hampton, Dr. Tro Kalayjian, Dr. Mark Cucuzzella, and others on this same website.
    • Dr. Stephen Phinney and Dr. Jeff Volek of Virta Health: virtahealth.com
    • Dr. Tro Kalayjian of the LowCarbMD podcast
    • Dr. Ben Bikman: Why We Get Sick
    • Dr. Nadir Ali: on youtube and at alicardiology.com
    • Dr. Philip Ovadia: Stay Off My Operating Table
    • Dr. Thomas Seyfried at tomseyfried.com
  • Anna goes through the steps she has taken in her own health journey to advocate for herself. (24:15)
  • Don’t be afraid of your doctors and don’t be afraid of asking questions.
  • Do not be led around by blind faith, especially about your health—knowledge is always power!
  • You can view Vinnie’s first two documentaries, both of which have many of the doctors listed above.
    • The movies are a great place to start your learning journey!

CUE THE APPLAUSE

  • Anna and Vinnie chat about a recent email from NSNG Lifestyle Inspiration and Superfan Eddie Fackler. (29:15)
    • Eddie has recently gotten into ultra running, and the discussion is about the recent achievement of the runner
      Mike McKnight (low-carb-runner.com)
  • Anna then discusses Bulgarian split squats and how they have upped her game and strength level. (39:00)
    • Vinnie recommends for people new to exercise just start with regular lunges, but Bulgarian split squats are great.
    • He also shares the proper form in which to do them.
    • Vinnie shares how just because your body is strong in some ways, doesn’t mean it’s strong in other aspects. (46:45)
      • He gives an example of what would happen when he was long-distance cycling.
  • Vinnie explains what “DOMS” is (delayed onset muscle soreness): “It’s your body applauding you for doing the right thing.” BOOM. (52:00)
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FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021)

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Filed Under: Documentaries, FAT documentary, FAT2 documentary, Fitness, Health, NSNG®, NSNG® Foods, Nutrition, Podcast, Running, Sports Tagged With: balance, ben bikman, bret scher, bulgarian split squats, cholesterol, dave feldman, dr tro, eric westmaan, Gary Taubes, Ivor Cummins, lunges, malcolm kendrick, mark cucuzzella, nadir ali, nina teicholz, Philip Ovadia, science, single leg lunges, thomas seyfried, tony hamption, virta health

Map of a Consult – Episode 2326

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Episode 2326 – On this Wednesday’s show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad discuss the influx of new NSNG® followers, what a “map of a consult” looks like, and much more.

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MAP OF A CONSULT

  • After a little chat about music from the 1990s, Vinnie and Gina discuss the newer influx of Mike Rowe listeners. (8:00)
    • One in particular caught his attention, and they chat about why.
  • Gina asks Vinnie what a “map of a consult” looks like. (12:20)
    • They discuss Gina’s first time meeting Vinnie and getting introduced to NSNG®.
    • Gina describes how she had been immersed in a “diet mentality” from a very young age.
    • At first, she was skeptical about NSNG® as it contradicted everything she had been previously told.
    • She also struggled with things like society’s idealized version of beauty and slimness.
  • This leads to a discussion about Gina’s recent much-needed breast reduction surgery and its challenges. (19:00)
  • They also discuss Vinnie’s mother, Marie, who had fallen and hurt her hip and shoulder. (28:00)
    • Vinnie explains what he did to help Marie avoid surgery.
    • He also helped her lose weight during the time she was recovering; as a result, Marie is back at her high school weight.
  • Also, listen for the May promo code for NSNG® Foods’ UltraFat offer!
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Filed Under: Diets, Fitness, Health, NSNG®, Nutrition, Podcast, Wednesdays with Gina Grad, Weight Loss Tagged With: breast reduction, consultations, counting points, hip replacement surgery, Marie, ozempic, Philip Ovadia

Questionable Products – Episode 2263

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Episode 2263 – On this Saturday’s show, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Ashley Penkal, and the two chat about her success, questionable products she saw in her doctor’s office that got her riled up, and more.

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QUESTIONABLE PRODUCTS

  • Vinnie welcomes Ashley back to the show and praises her for helping others with NSNG®. (1:15)
  • Ashely shares where she started in her NSNG® journey, and what her status is now.
  • Ashley shares about what other changes have happened for her because of her lifestyle change. (9:10)
  • Vinnie and she discuss what Ashley saw in her doctor’s office during a recent visit. (10:00)
    • Vinnie shares some additional thoughts about why some doctors recommend questionable products.
  • Ashely shares more details about the “acceptable” food list she saw at the doctor’s office. (15:00)
  • The conversation switches to thoughts of Michael Greger and his comments about eggs; as a result, Vinnie and Ashley do math. (23:25)
  • They also chat a bit about northern Nevada, gambling, LILs (Life Into Living), and the Christmas holidays.
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Filed Under: Diets, Fitness, Health, NSNG®, Nutrition, Podcast, Weight Loss Tagged With: christmas, dr tro, eggs, LIL, michael greger, Nevada, Philip Ovadia, slim shots

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