Knowledge is Always Power - Episode 2331

Knowledge is Always Power - Episode 2331

Author: Vinnie Tortorich May 15, 2023 Duration: 1:00:55
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. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/05/knowledge-always-power-episode-2331 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN 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) Also, listen for the May promo code for NSNG® Foods' UltraFat offer! [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!

You’ll find a refreshingly direct and often contrarian voice in Fitness Confidential, hosted by longtime Hollywood fitness expert Vinnie Tortorich. This isn’t about echoing the latest trends; it’s about dismantling them. With over three decades spent training clients and navigating the fads, Vinnie cuts through the industry’s widespread myths surrounding diet, exercise, and sustainable weight loss. Each episode feels like a candid conversation, drawing from his hands-on experience and the principles that made his book a bestseller. The discussions are grounded in a commitment to genuine health, offering practical strategies to get fit without the gimmicks. Tuning into this podcast means hearing unfiltered advice on reclaiming your well-being, all delivered with a dose of tough love and hard-won wisdom. Vinnie has already guided hundreds of thousands toward better health, and through these regular talks, he continues to challenge listeners to think critically about what truly works for the long haul.
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