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Episode 2544 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino give an NSNG® 101 refresher guide for their listeners, share some inspirational thoughts, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/09/nsng-101-refresher-guide-episode-2544 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast NSNG® 101 Refresher Guide The show starts with discussing Mardi Gras music and Louisiana, Vinnie's home state. (2:00) Vinnie and Anna do a new NSNG® 101 for the new listeners (and a refresher guide for others). (12:00) The NSNG e-book is available at https://vinnietortorich.com, which contains information that will help get you started. Vinnie makes some recommendations about what to do with the e-book. (13:00) They share some inspirational thoughts about creating routines and being a success. (14:00) You gotta show up to grow up! The basic rules of NSNG. (19:30) No sugars and no grains. And corn is a grain, not a vegetable! They discuss grains, cereals, oatmeal, and Postum and how they became popular. Recommendations by the American Heart Association are biased because it takes money from Big Food companies. (30:00) They discuss various grains and why they aren't as healthy as once thought. Anna brings up the importance of learning to read ingredient labels every time, even when repeatedly buying the same product. (37:00) Whole foods will be your best bet if they are non-starchy foods. (40:00) Dr. Cate Shanahan has been speaking against the "Hateful Eight." (49:00) They go over the list of the most healthy oils, including pure olive oil, coconut oil, and others. Be sure to read the ingredients, even on fats like lard, tallow, etc., as some companies will try to include seed oils. (52:00) Scroll down further to get more valuable resources! More News Don't forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives, on Peacock channel. "Dirty Keto" is finally available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it here.https://amzn.to/4d9agj1 Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna's next cookbook, is available for pre-order! You can go to: https://eathappyitalian.com—upload your receipt and get bonus content. You can preorder 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/ 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/ [the_ad id="20253"] 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) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE 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 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! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) 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!

Episode 2543- On this Friday show, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Rick Saxinger, and they discuss Rick's lung cancer, the decision to be an inspiration, living life to the fullest, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/09/be-an-inspiration-with-rick-saxinger-episode-2543 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Be An Inspiration Rick is a longtime listener of Vinnie's. (2:30) He gives his background, which includes a degree in exercise physiology. He currently works in the wine business. (10:30) Rick shares more of his health background and how he and his wife Melodee discovered NSNG®. (14:00) He and his wife both follow NSNG and aren't on any medications. He relays a story about feeling "off" in August 2023. (28:30) At first, doctors thought he had pneumonia. The diagnosis of Stage IV lung cancer led him to a decision. A shift in his outlook helped him decide that he wanted to be an inspiration to others. (38:00) He shares details of various treatment approaches. Getting back to exercise was a great step and helped his recovery. (45:00) Rick decided to live his time and life as an inspiration. (56:00) He is healing and making progress! He received some good news from a friend that validated his decision. Rick wants to inspire others to truly live life to the fullest! You can find Rick on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/rick.saxinger Dirty Keto is officially released on Amazon! (27:30) https://amzn.to/4d9agj1 It's listed under "Special Interest" with a PG-13 rating. There is nothing in it to have earned a PG-13 rating—it's family-friendly. Buy or rent it, rate it, and review it! Watching, rating, and giving good reviews will help him expand the documentary's reach. Don't forget about the NSNG® Foods promo code! Use promo code VINNIE at the checkout and get 15% off. The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT Amazon. https://nsngfoods.com Vinnie's rumble channel: https://rumble.com/c/VinnieTortorich Vinnie's X/Twitter channel: https://twitter.com/VinnieTortorich Vinnie shares an update to his website that you'll want to check out: a VIP section! Go to https://vinnietortorich.com/VIP to join the waitlist! [the_ad id="20253"] 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) The documentary launched on January 11, 2022! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE 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

Episode 2542 - On this Wednesday show, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes guest co-host Teresa Strasser to discuss the things that compel you in food addiction, creatine, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/09/the-things-that-compel-you-episode-2542 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast The Things That Compel You Continuing the conversation from an earlier episode regarding food addiction and GLP-1s. (2:30) How the hormones leptin, ghrelin, cortisol, and insulin work. (6:30) The body can become resistant to these hormones and create hunger even when your stomach is full. Teresa shares news regarding levels of chemicals in certain foods, including dark chocolate. (17:00) Vinnie advises athletes on what to do to bulk up. (22:00) You cannot "pump" fat; you can only "pump" muscle. Athletes need lean muscle, not fat. (23:30) Vinnie doesn't always advise protein powders, but there are a couple that may help with goals. (27:30) Creatine can help, too, but there are some caveats. (30:00) More is not better; if too much is taken over time, the body will downregulate and not produce its own. Other sources that have creatine are red meat and eggs. Creatine can also help with hydration, brain function, and other benefits. Teresa has a book called "Making It Home," which is in Vinnie's Book Club. https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593546083/ Teresa shares how Cal Ripken Jr came to endorse her book, "Making It Home." (39:00) Dirty Keto is officially released on Amazon! (27:30) https://amzn.to/4d9agj1 It's listed under "Special Interest" with a PG-13 rating. There is nothing in it to have earned a PG-13 rating—it's family-friendly. Buy or rent it, rate it, and review it! Watching, rating, and giving good reviews will help him expand the documentary's reach. Don't forget about the NSNG® Foods promo code! Use promo code VINNIE at the checkout and get 15% off. The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT Amazon. https://nsngfoods.com Vinnie's rumble channel: https://rumble.com/c/VinnieTortorich Vinnie's X/Twitter channel: https://twitter.com/VinnieTortorich Vinnie shares an update to his website that you'll want to check out: a VIP section! Go to https://vinnietortorich.com/VIP to join the waitlist! [the_ad id="20253"] 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) The documentary launched on January 11, 2022! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE 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

Episode 2541 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss that football season is here, Anna shares and demos wings recipes, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/09/football-season-is-here-episode-2538 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Football Season Is Here Anna is going to be cooking some football food. (2:00 Vinnie talks about the days of yore of football and ads. (3:00) Take control and make your food. (10:30) During the various holidays, people tend to let loose a bit, slowing down health goals. The summer is a good time to recommit—and it's grilling season. Vinnie makes his own roasted nuts. (12:00) Anna's making Wings! (13:30) Anna goes through all the steps for you. Watch this on YouTube to get all the steps and details and see Anna in action. Frank's Hot Wings and Pumpkin Marinara Wings. Anna is making burgers as well—seasoned with just her spices. More News Don't forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives, on Peacock channel. "Dirty Keto" is finally available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it here.https://amzn.to/4d9agj1 Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna's next cookbook, is available for pre-order! You can go to: https://eathappyitalian.com—upload your receipt and get bonus content. You can preorder 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/ 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/ [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE 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 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! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) 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!

Episode 2540 - On this Friday's show, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Dr. Johnathan Edwards for part 2 of their discussion about improving VO2 max, addressing chronic pain, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/09/addressing-chronic-pain-dr-johnathan-edwards-episode-2540 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Increasing VO2 Max This is Part 2, a continuation of a conversation Vinnie and Johnathan shared. Johnathan has also been a competitive cyclist. (3:30) VO2 max is explained. (14:00). It's how your body uses oxygen to burn carbs and fats to create mechanical energy. How do you get a strong VO2 Max? (23:00) Your VO2 Max number helps determine longevity. (24:00) Motorcross is a huge challenge for your body as well as rowing. (27:00) Vinnie has helped a lot of people who have been morbidly obese, and once they lose weight they want to get moving. (33:00) What is VO2 max, what do the numbers mean, and how can it be increased? They give practical examples of how this can be accomplished. The goal of training this way is not to be an elite athlete but to increase VO2 Max, decrease injury, have fun, and work out efficiently. (42:55) The "RABIT" test takes speed, heart rate, and time and calculate it, which can give you an estimated VO2 max. Addressing Chronic Pain Disc dehydration (or desiccation) can be an issue. (53:00) What can be done? (58:00) Healing is energy in motion. Percutaneous hydrotomy is a treatment method that can help certain pain issues. You can find Dr. Johnathan Edwards here: He has written a book on pain management and percutaneous hydrotomy, Stopping Pain https://amzn.to/4dX0dxg He also has another book on running The Science of the Marathon https://amzn.to/3X4ufsj He can be found online https://www.johnathanedwardsmd.com/ More News Don't forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives, on Peacock channel. "Dirty Keto" is finally available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it here.https://amzn.to/4d9agj1 Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna's next cookbook, is available for pre-order! You can go to: https://eathappyitalian.com—upload your receipt and get bonus content. You can preorder 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/ 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/ [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE 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 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! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) 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!

Episode 2539 - On this Wednesday show, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes guest co-host Teresa Strasser to discuss Taking GLP-1s, the risk of paying the piper and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/09/paying-the-piper-episode-2539 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast A New Face Gina was offered a great opportunity to be a co-host on The Woody Show podcast. (2:00) Vinnie is happy for her and welcomes Teresa as a guest. Teresa is welcomed and will be co-hosting a few of the shows. They chat about smoking and drinking in sports. (6:00) Nicotine is the stimulant, tobacco is the killer. Paying the Piper NSNG® and low carb is best. (13:30) Vinnie is happy people can lose weight, but he is concerned about major side effects of GLP-1s. The amount of muscle you can lose in addition to the fat (up to 60%) can be dangerous. Don't forget your heart is a muscle, so what is happening to it? You need to do weight training in general to offset muscle loss for various reasons, but especially if using these drugs. At some point you risk "paying the piper." Teresa talks about the expense of GLP-1s and insurance. (20:00) Dr. Ben Bikman speaks about his concerns about GLP-1s in "Dirty Keto" and on other platforms. (23:00) They talk about politicians and where they get their money. (26:00) The commercials for certain drugs acknowledge that they can lower your A1C; however, not enough for you to be non-diabetic. (29:00) However, lowering your carb intake will get your A1C to healthy levels, even without medications. Food addiction is a very real challenge. (34:00) They suggest reading "Salt, Sugar, Fat," available in Vinnie's Book Club. Processed foods are designed to make you addicted to them. Teresa has a book out called "Making It Home," is in Vinnie's Book Club as well. Dirty Keto is officially released on Amazon! (27:30) https://amzn.to/4d9agj1 It's listed under "Special Interest" with a PG-13 rating. There is nothing in it to have earned a PG-13 rating—it's family-friendly. Buy or rent it, rate it, and review it! Watching, rating, and giving good reviews will help him expand the documentary's reach. Don't forget about the NSNG® Foods promo code! Use promo code VINNIE at the checkout and get 15% off. The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT Amazon. https://nsngfoods.com Vinnie's rumble channel: https://rumble.com/c/VinnieTortorich Vinnie's X/Twitter channel: https://twitter.com/VinnieTortorich Vinnie shares an update to his website that you'll want to check out: a VIP section! Go to https://vinnietortorich.com/VIP to join the waitlist! [the_ad id="20253"] 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) The documentary launched on January 11, 2022! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE 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

Episode 2538 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss his third appearance on Mike Rowe's podcast, how becoming an NSNG® VIP member is a no-brainer, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/09/its-a-no-brainer-episode-2538 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast It's a No-Brainer Vinnie just returned from Los Angeles where he recorded a show with Mike Rowe. (2:00) It will be his third appearance on Mike Rowe's podcast. The NSNG® Facebook group has historically gained membership after each of Vinnie's appearances on Rowe's show. And they are affectionately known as "Rowebies." Vinnie is opening the NSNG® VIP group again so people can join. (12:00) However, new memberships will be available for a limited time. The VIP group is a place of accountability and community. Vinnie has two monthly group calls that work like a consultation where you can ask him questions. (14:00) There is other content available, like exercise videos. It's a no-brainer to want to join it! Join Now https://vinnietortorich.com/ROWE A Bit About Anna Anna is an accomplished voice-over professional and cook. (18:00) She gives a little of her backstory, and how they started the podcast. Vinnie explains some other changes that are happening with the show. (20:00) There is some recipe talk using Villa Cappelli. (26:00) Anna has several cookbooks and an Italian Low-carb book ready for pre-order. Vinnie describes his four documentaries. You can find more info below in the show notes. (30:00) Marie is Vinnie's mother, and she has been a frequent guest on the show over the years. (41:00) Dunkin' Do-NOTs There is an outrageous amount of sugar in it the Dunkin' Donuts Pumpkin Spice drink: 186 grams of sugar! (44:00) That's as much sugar as a dozen glazed donuts! They give some basic info about going low-carb. (46:00) More News Don't forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives, on Peacock channel. "Dirty Keto" is finally available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it here.https://amzn.to/4d9agj1 Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna's next cookbook, is available for pre-order! You can go to: https://eathappyitalian.com—upload your receipt and get bonus content. You can preorder 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/ 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/ [the_ad id="20253"] 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) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE 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 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! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) 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!

Phil Maffetone, a pioneer of Zone 2 training, joins Vinnie to discuss how slowing down can make athletes faster. He shares insights from training triathlete Mark Allen and emphasizes that diet shapes metabolism. The conversation explores the difference between functional strength and muscle mass, with practical activities like yard work being highlighted for fitness. Phil also discusses the benefits of power cranks in cycling and the importance of grip strength as a health indicator, bringing humor and a wealth of knowledge to the mix.

Episode 2536 - On this Wednesday show, Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad say don't be afraid of salt, discuss the benefits of electrolytes, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/09/dont-be-afraid-of-salt-episode-2536 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Don't Be Afraid of Salt After some talk about music and sound systems, Gina asks about water, salt, carbs, and bloating. (5:30) The salt-to-water ratio has to be correct. A good electrolyte blend with proper ratios is best; however, you should also avoid fillers and flow agents. When Vinnie was ultra-cycling, if he had carbs, his ankles would swell. He never had any swelling issues during races when he relied only on salt, healthy fats, and water. (14:00) He makes recommendations on how to take UltraSalt. We blame salt for what sugar did. (18:00) There's a misconception about salt; even hospitals and doctors make poor recommendations. (25:00) Dirty Keto is officially released on Amazon! (27:30) https://amzn.to/4d9agj1 It's listed under "Special Interest" with a PG-13 rating. There is nothing in it to have earned a PG-13 rating—it's family-friendly. Buy or rent it, rate it, and review it! Watching, rating, and giving good reviews will help him expand the documentary's reach. Don't forget about the NSNG® Foods promo code! Use promo code VINNIE at the checkout and get 15% off. The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT Amazon. https://nsngfoods.com Gina has a new Instagram @myextrafamily and a new website, https://myextraseries.com. Go check out her socials! @grainfree comfort food 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. Vinnie's rumble channel: https://rumble.com/c/VinnieTortorich Vinnie's X/Twitter channel: https://twitter.com/VinnieTortorich Vinnie shares an update to his website that you'll want to check out: a VIP section! Go to https://vinnietortorich.com/VIP to join the waitlist! [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE 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 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! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) 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!

Episode 2535 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss how the government has been offloading processed cheese products, recipes, making mayo, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/09/offloading-processed-cheese-episode-2535 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Offloading Processed Cheese Anna and Vinnie are producing on the fly and looking into government cheese. (2:00) And if all this talk about pizza has you craving it, Anna has 4 different types of pizza crust recipes for you. (11:00) She talks about how to make a meat-based crust. (13:00) Malcolm Gladwell's article addresses how the government offloading processed cheese led to stuffed-crust pizza. (14:00) Many of the ingredients at one time were considered "GRAS" (Generally Regarded As Safe). However, companies change ingredient lists all the time. Anna gives suggestions for mayo, but she also has her own recipe, too. (20:00) Anna and Vinnie plan to do a special episode where Anna cooks Vinnie's favorite football food. (27:00) They discuss hot sauces that they enjoy. Make sure you listen to the Villa Cappelli ad closely—they tell you about two different discounts! (33:00) The government had a surplus of cheese and figured out a way to offload it. (36:30) They discuss the mystery that is processed cheese products. Big Food wants you to be addicted to their products. (45:00) These kinds of cheap foods make being able to afford whole foods more difficult. (47:00) They list some of the unhealthy ingredients. More News Don't forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives, on Peacock channel. (1:00) "Dirty Keto" is finally available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it here.https://amzn.to/4d9agj1 Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna's next cookbook, is available for pre-order! You can go to: https://eathappyitalian.com—upload your receipt and get bonus content. You can preorder it from Vinnie's Book Club. https://amzn.to/3ucIXm Anna's beef recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! (41:00)https://annavocino.substack.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/ [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE 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 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! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) 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!