The Job of Insulin - Episode 2838

The Job of Insulin - Episode 2838

Author: Vinnie Tortorich August 10, 2026 Duration: 1:17:59
Episode 2838 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss the job of insulin, switching to low-carb, and the possibility of reversing plaque in the arteries. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/08/the-job-of-insulin-episode-2838 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 Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout The Job of Insulin Vinnie gives a story about when he was on a panel at Princeton. (3:00) He had an interaction with a nutritionist whom he disagreed with. She learned some new things. Insulin (25:00) Anthony Jay was just on the show, and Vinnie respects Dr Jay's information. He has a new book out called "Sugar Beat." https://amzn.to/4pAxntz They discussed great supplements to take. Reduce insulin resistance, and you reduce your chance for heart disease. (37:00) Contrary to what has been previously thought, plaque in the arteries can be reversed in some cases. Vinnie gives a quick rundown of insulin's job in your body. (36:00) He also explains how insulin spurs fat storage. He explains what you can expect when transitioning to a low-carb lifestyle. August is the perfect time to circle your wagons and get back on the NSNG train, if you've fallen away from it. (57:00) With school starting again, there are habits you can put in place now, before the holidays make it more difficult. Anna schools Vinnie on a variation for enhancing a taco bowl meal. (1:00:00) Vinnie has a 45th reunion coming up. (1:02:00) Check out the Aletha Hip HookTM that Vinnie uses to reduce pain and increase mobility: You can purchase your own through Vinnie's website here: https://vinnietortorich.com/hook Anna's products are now linked to PureVitamin Club's website. Look under the "Food and Snacks" section to purchase them there, too. https://purevitaminclub.com/collections/food-and-snacks Vinnie hopes to add other products as well, all of which will be health-related. 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 pre-order from a wide variety of booksellers at https://eathappycocktailhour.com/ Please save your receipt from wherever you pre-order; 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/ More News Serena has added some of her clothing suggestions and beauty product suggestions to Vinnie's Amazon Recommended Products link. Self Care, Beauty, and Grooming Products that Actually Work! https://www.amazon.com/shop/vinnietortorich/list/3GPVU29UHHPMY?ref_=aipsflist Don't forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days of Our Lives on Peacock. "Dirty Keto" is available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it here.https://amzn.to/4d9agj1 Please make sure to watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna's second 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, on her website, and on Substack —they will spice up your day! https://annavocino.substack.com/ 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. Additionally, the more views it receives, 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) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries 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

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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Coffee and Nerve Health - Episode 2836 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:18
Episode 2836 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss coffee and nerve health, the Mediterranean diet, and the effects of sweeteners on gut health. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/08/coffee-and-nerve-health-episode-…
Bamboozled! - Episode 2835 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:58
Episode 2835 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss why Vinnie feels he was bamboozled recently and how food addiction is real. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/08/bamboozled-episode-2835 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS…
Reversing Plaque with Dr. Anthony Jay - Episode 2834 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:23
Episode 2834 - Vinnie Tortorich speaks with Dr. Anthony Jay about his new book "Sugar Beat", cholesterol, and reversing plaque in your arteries. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/07/reversing-plaque-dr-anthony-jay-episode…
Success from Resilience - Episode 2833 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:13
Episode 2833 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss success from resilience, healthy aging, food addiction, and social media influencers' advice. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/07/success-from-resilience-episode-…
The Economics of Groceries - Episode 2832 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:24
Episode 2832 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss the price of eggs, the economics of groceries, and trends from the Food Show. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/07/economics-of-groceries-episode-2832 PLEASE SUPPORT…
A Choice to Be Made with Dr. Jen Unwin - Episode 2831 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:57
Episode 2831 - Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Dr. Jen Unwin to discuss food addiction and that there's a choice to be made in approaching lifestyle changes. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/07/choice-to-be-made-dr-jen-unwin-e…
Getting to the Truth - Episode 2830 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:52
Episode 2830 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss the so-called "best" ultra-processed foods and getting to the truth. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/07/getting-at-the-truth-episode-2830 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPON…
Importance of Hydration - Episode 2829 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:09
Episode 2829 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss a variety of topics, like the importance of hydration, while Anna makes some stuffed meatball magic. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/07/importance-of-hydration-epi…
Strength Beyond Limits with Amy Van Dyken - Episode 2828 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:20
Episode 2828 - Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Olympian Amy Van Dyken to discuss her career, a life-changing spinal injury, and having strength beyond limits. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/07/strength-beyond-limits-amy-van-…
Lowering the Bar - Episode 2827 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:38
Episode 2827 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss lowering the bar when identifying obesity, smoking weed, and the effects of less sleep. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/07/lowering-the-bar-episode-2827 PLEASE S…