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Episode 2297 - On this Friday's show, Vinnie Tortorich has Gina Grad for a special show where they discuss Gina's new book, "My Extra Mom", that having extra can be good, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/02/extra-can-be-good-gina-grad-episode-2297 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN EXTRA CAN BE GOOD Vinnie and Gina open up the show with a little chat about Gina's recent visit back to the Adam Carolla Show to promote her new book. (2:00) Gina explains what her book is about and how it's meant to encourage kids of blended families, as well as ideas for connection and support. (8:00) Gina is grateful for all the support she's received! It's both a children's book and an activity book for kids and parents. They discuss how the subject of divorce was treated when they were each growing up; there was a sense of shame attached, and you can see this in certain television shows of the time. (12:00) They each share aspects of being an "extra" parent. Gina gives some examples from the activities section and how she hopes it helps. (29:05) They chat a bit about self-publishing, too. (40:30) You can purchase Gina's book, offered in several formats, here! PLUS... Vinnie reveals a Pure Vitamin Club FEBRUARY ONLY special Promo Code. (LISTEN FOR IT!) [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE 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 2296 - On this Wednesday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad introduce a new segment they'll be doing, one popular snack going down in flames, a sweet tooth life hack, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/02/down-in-flames-episode-2296 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN DOWN IN FLAMES Vinnie and Gina open up the show, chatting about music and Vinnie's very talented musician father. (2:00) Vinnie also shares a campfire memory involving music. Gina introduces a new segment of the show that she and Vinnie will be incorporating: Vinnie tries various junk foods. (7:40) First up: Flaming Hot Cheetos. Vinnie gives the rundown on the flavor and talks about the ingredient lists. He also tells the story of trying to guess the flavors of frozen yogurt. Vinnie also shares an interesting life hack you can try for killing a sweet tooth craving. (31:40) PLUS... Vinnie reveals a Pure Vitamin Club FEBRUARY ONLY special Promo Code. (LISTEN FOR IT!) [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE 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 2295 - On this Monday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss carb culture, finding different rewards, and have a mini-consult with listener Kim, and more. https://vinietortorich.com/2023/02/finding-different-rewards-episode-2295 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN FINDING DIFFERENT REWARDS Vinnie and Anna start with a music discussion (Anna's new theme song), and that leads to chatting about words they can't say and why. (3:00) They talk about what challenges Vinnie had growing up because of his speech and hearing differences; Anna shares some knowledge of her own. They chat a bit about making new friends. (27:00) They welcome listener Kim Cooper to the show to have a mini-consult with Vinnie and Anna. (30:00) Kim works hard and long hours and has a hard time getting enough sleep. Vinnie reminds everyone that coffee with fats added is in place of a meal (usually breakfast) and is not intended to be for every cup of coffee you have during the day. She also has a hard time giving up rewarding herself at night with a sweet treat. (43:00) Both Vinnie and Anna have suggestions about trying to fit in better foods and finding different rewards that aren't food. Vinnie switches to sharing an Instagram post that talks about how our culture is hurting our kids with the number of treats and types of snacks we feed our kids; food given to kids at soccer games is an example. (57:00) Vinnie asks Kim what a "Zaddy" is. (1:05:30) PLUS... Vinnie reveals a Pure Vitamin Club FEBRUARY ONLY special Promo Code. (LISTEN FOR IT!) PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE 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 2294 - On this Friday's show, Vinnie Tortorich speaks to Chris S. Cornell and they discuss Chris' intro to the low-carb lifestyle, social media, why start right now, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/02/why-start-right-now-Chris-Cornell-episode-2294 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN WHY START RIGHT NOW Vinnie welcomes Chris back to the show as a "citizen scientist". (3:45) Chris gives his backstory and how he discovered the low-carb lifestyle. (4:30) A friend recommended "Why We Get Fat", but Gary Taubes. Chris immediately made changes and found success. Chris had been trying CICO, exercise, and white-knuckling everything and was losing strength. Vinnie talks about his experience with some weight loss in college and how it started his quest for learning more about weight loss. (13:00) Chris gives more of his story of how he got started. (22:00) His success inspires him to try new challenges that he never really considered before. He now helps others through platforms like Twitter. They chat a bit about Twitter and having a following, and some of the challenges like shadow banning. Vinnie asks what came over Chris to make him start "right now"; Chris explains. (36:00) Chris gives suggestions of how someone may start their low-carb journey. (49:30) Vinnie clarifies the difference between simple vs. complex carbs. (54:00) PLUS... Vinnie reveals a Pure Vitamin Club FEBRUARY ONLY special Promo Code. (LISTEN FOR IT!) [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE 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 2293 - On this Wednesday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad discuss the cautionary tales behind phenylalanine, tryptophan, changing up Thanksgiving, dangers of mountain climbing, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/02/cautionary-tales-episode-2293 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN CAUTIONARY TALES Vinnie and Gina start the show off with a reminder of Gina's recent experience with phenylalanine in a beverage she had. (2:30) Then they switch to talking about tryptophan and big meals like Thanksgiving. (5:00) The sleepiness probably isn't from the tryptophan, folks! (6:00) They talk about the "Auntie Carmel" video about mac & cheese on Thanksgiving; the moral of the story is "don't experiment on Thanksgiving". (8:00) The conversation changes to a more serious note about a hiker missing on Mt. Baldy in the Los Angeles area (at the time of this recording in January). (15:30) The hike is actor and mountaineer Julian Sands. Vinnie shares how dangerous various mountains can be, even for experienced hikers. They also chat about stories from Mt. Everest. There is some dog talk, some more mountain talk, and a nice discussion in anticipation of Gina's upcoming book, "My Extra Mom." PLUS... Vinnie reveals a Pure Vitamin Club FEBRUARY ONLY special Promo Code. (LISTEN FOR IT!) [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE 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 2292 - On this Monday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino chat about the need to quell ignorance about your health, bring a listener on for a mini-consult, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/02/quell-ingnorance-episode-2292 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN QUELL IGNORANCE Vinnie and Anna start the show with an announcement about the upcoming KetoCon: they are not going to be there. Vinnie has a mini rant about the lack of consistency in the youtube rules. Vinnie and Anna discuss Vinnie's recent colonoscopy and results. (5:55) Vinnie was finally motivated by some additional news he learned about one of his heroes, Vince Lombardi. The chat about the misinformation about undigested meat sitting in your intestines and where that bad info comes from. (13:45) There is no need for colonics. There are various sources for these lies and misinformation--all are wrong. Find a good doctor and be proactive and take preventative measures as early detection is key! (24:30) Vinnie and Anna believe in and support good doctors! You will need good doctors for bloodwork and other diagnostic tools. Don't think because you are NSNG® you don't need to learn about your body. (27:45) Don't be that person who wants to ignore facts: quell ignorance. There is an announcement regarding NSNG® Facebook group admin Eddie Fackler; he is going through a rough time. (25:20) You can find updates about his health on caringbridge.org. Anna then asks Vinnie a question from the internet about vitamin B12. (35:55) Anna also has a question about lifting weights when you have sciatica. (42:15) A MINI-CONSULT They bring on listener Nicole Masloff for a mini-consult. (49:15) This is exactly the process that Vinnie does if you book a consult with him. Nicole gives a bit of her history, including huge weight loss and reversing PCOS with NSNG®, and Vinnie has questions for her as well as advice. Anna and Vinnie suggest: Sara Gottfried and her book The Hormone Cure: Reclaim Balance, Sleep, Sex Drive and Vitality Naturally with the Gottfried Protocol Vinnie emphasizes: be honest with yourself and what you do--it will only help! Anna shares a couple of suggestions of her own. PLUS... Vinnie reveals a Pure Vitamin Club FEBRUARY ONLY special Promo Code. (LISTEN FOR IT!) PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE 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 2291 - On this Friday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino chat about "the boiling frog" effect, Anna's quick meal ideas, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/02/quick-easy-meal-ideas-episode-2291 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN QUICK & EASY MEAL IDEAS Leading off this episode Vinnie and Anna clarify they will *not* be at KetoCon this April 2023. (1:00) Then there is a little bit of "celebrity interactions" chat. (2:00) Vinnie then transitions to discuss and clarify a very recent Instagram post he made regarding normalizing of obesity. (13:00) Vinnie got a lot of comments saying it was inflammatory and fat shaming. Vinnie doesn't believe in fat-shaming; he is trying to draw attention to the growing epidemic. He explains it's a variation on "the boiling frog effect", and explains what that means. Anna suggests it is a good idea to set boundaries with oneself and others to cultivate better habits. (27:00) There is a lot to unwrap when going on this journey and Anna and Vinnie are here to help. Anna then shares all kinds of ideas on how you can prep for quick easy meals and make the transition to NSNG® a lot smoother. She has so many good recipes that make cooking some of your favorite food EASY. She gives suggestions on meat purchases. Vinnie uses her suggestions all the time! PLUS... Vinnie reveals a Pure Vitamin Club FEBRUARY ONLY special Promo Code. (LISTEN FOR IT!) [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE 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 2290 - On this Wednesday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad discuss a variety of topics, including smoking, "rom-coms", changes inspired by recent guests on the Fitness Confidential podcast, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/02/changes-inspired-recent-guests-episode-2290 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN CHANGES INSPIRED BY RECENT GUESTS Vinnie and Gina start the show with a chat about some friends in the music industry that are friends of the show. (4:00) The chat about (not) smoking cigarettes. (7:20) Vinnie talks about a recent dermatology appointment and the results. (13:20) They also chat a bit about how Vinnie's life is similar to a "rom-com" (romantic comedy). Gina makes a good point about what to feed your kids for breakfast. (29:00) The conversation leads to Vinnie sharing some of the facts that he learned from recent guests, Dr. Greg Martin (ep.2288) and Dr. Anthony Jay (ep.2272). (30:00) Vinnie has made two big changes in his life based on what he has learned from these two doctors. PLUS... Vinnie reveals a Pure Vitamin Club FEBRUARY ONLY special Promo Code. (LISTEN FOR IT!) [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE 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 2289 - On this Monday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss the Mike Rowe podcast, colonoscopy prep, and bring on guest "Rowebie" John Schiaroli who shares how he is managing multiple sclerosis, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/02/managing-multiple-sclerosis-episode-2289 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN MANAGING MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS Vinnie and Anna start the show by chatting about things like NSNG® meatballs and gelatin in your coffee. (3:00) Vinnie mentions a recent consult in which the client asked about having a weekly treat. (11:50) Anna reminds us about emotional attachments to treats. If you are stuffing emotions by eating treats, when you stop the treats, that emotional stuff will come up. (17:50) You will eventually need to deal with those emotions--that's the healthiest thing to do. Vinnie shares an update about a possible second appearance on the Mike Rowe podcast. (18:00) Anna shares her recent experience and prep for a colonoscopy; as a result, she and Vinnie discuss some of the prep recommended for the procedure. (23:15) "Rowebie" John Schiaroli joins the show and shares his story of controlling his Multiple Sclerosis. (36:00) John was diagnosed in his 20s and shares what he was doing before he started NSNG®. He shares what he does to manage multiple sclerosis, including reducing stress. He also discusses the conversation he had with his doctor about cholesterol. (52:00) They chat about how oftentimes, doctors aren't fully aware of options because their hands are tied by corporate policy. Anna talks a bit about her bloodwork and cholesterol; as a result, they recommend the Cholesterolcode.com site, where you can learn more about cholesterol numbers and what they mean. (1:00:00) Anna refers to an announcement John recently posted on LinkedIn to help up-and-coming food companies. (1:05:00) If you want more info on MS, Dr. Terry Wahls has a fantastic story and is a great resource. (1:09:00) PLUS... Vinnie reveals a Pure Vitamin Club FEBRUARY ONLY special Promo Code. (LISTEN FOR IT!) [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE 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 2288 - On this Friday's show, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Dr. Gregory Martin and the two discuss the "RV for a chicken"–the egg, and all kinds of facts from its structure, nutritional value, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/02/rv-for-chicken-dr-gregory-martin-epsidoe-2288 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN RV FOR A CHICKEN Vinnie welcomes Dr. Martin, a professor of Animal Science at Penn State. (4:00) They chat a bit about how birds are the bridge between mammals and reptiles. (6:20) Dr. Martin shares a variety of interesting facts about eggs and how nutritional they are. (11:00) Why refrigeration is better for longer storage. Vinnie and Dr. Martin discuss several facts about salmonella. (12:00) Drinking raw eggs not only has the risk of salmonella, but it can also inhibit the absorption of things like biotin. Vinnie explains he will never eat raw eggs again! Dr. Martin says he blames two people for the misuse of eggs: Rocky Balboa and Martha Stewart, and explains why. (22:30) Then Vinnie asks the "million dollar question": How do you boil an egg so the peel comes off easily? (25:20) You'll learn that it's not just about how you boil, but about how old the egg is. Dr. Martin gives instructions on how to boil the egg properly. He also gives other tips on how to tell if you have the best egg for hard-boiling; as a result, he describes "candling" to test the egg. Then they switch to discussing "factory farming" and what that means and how it refers to economies of scale. (43:30) Vinnie and Dr. Martin talk about the benefits of animal welfare and stewardship. And finally, Dr. Martin explains the factors of why eggs are so expensive right now. (57:50) You can find out more about Dr. Gregory Martin at: extension.psu.edu PLUS... Vinnie reveals a Pure Vitamin Club FEBRUARY ONLY special Promo Code. (LISTEN FOR IT!) [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE 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!