Why Food Matters with Dr. Philip Ovadia -Episode 2825

Why Food Matters with Dr. Philip Ovadia -Episode 2825

Author: Vinnie Tortorich July 10, 2026 Duration: 1:08:01
Episode 2825 - Vinnie Tortorich speaks with Dr. Philip Ovadia to discuss confusion around LDL, his second book, and why food matters. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/07/why-food-matters-dr-philip-ovadia-episode-2825 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 Why Food Matters Dr. Philip Ovadia is a cardiologist and heart surgeon. Heart disease is still the number one killer in the United States. (6:30) Dr. Ovadia's first book is a best seller you can find in Vinnie's book club: Stay Off My Operating Tablehttps://amzn.to/3SelRrs Even athletes in what appears to be extraordinary good health can still suffer from heart disease and cardiac arrest. (14:00) Heavy carb cycling or loading could be contributing to it. (16:00) How important is monitoring LDL only? (25:00) Small, dense LDL particles are important to monitor. Statins lower the large-particle LDL, which is the healthy form, but not the small-particle LDL. Insulin resistance and chronic inflammation are drivers of "bad" LDL. Dr. Ovadia explains how Repatha works. (30:00) He also explains some complications during its trials. A challenge of the Western medical system is that specialties have become too compartmentalized. (35:30) Pre-Order Dr. Ovadia's second book. Pre-orders are important to the algorithm. (Stay Off My Kitchen Table) He shares a story about his friend and ghost writer, Joshua. (41:00) Pre-order Dr. Ovadia's book using this link: https://ifixhearts.com/books/ Dr. Ovadia explains the importance of knowing what food goes into your body and what it does (or doesn't) for you. The vegan diet is propaganda. Dr. Ovadia explains. (54:00) Technology and testing methods have improved, and imaging is now clearer. Also, you may not be limited to dealing only with a local doctor; telehealth may now be available to you. You can also find Dr. Ovadia on socials and at iFixHearts.com. 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 preorder from a wide variety of booksellers at https://eathappycocktailhour.com/ Save your receipt from wherever you preorder, 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 the Peacock channel. "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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Testing Avocado Oil - Episode 2847 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:26
Episode 2847 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss UC Davis' report testing avocado oil products and whether their claims are authentic or not. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/08/testing-avocado-oil-episode-2847 PL…
The Third Rail with Dr. Gary Fettke - Episode 2846 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:25
Episode 2846 - Vinnie Tortorich and Dr. Gary Fettke discuss CGMs, dietary guidelines, GLP-1s, and the third rail of how the COVID-19 pandemic was handled. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/08/the-third-rail-dr-gary-fettke…
An Optimal Breakfast -  Episode 2845 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:55
Episode 2845 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss Vinnie's 45th high school reunion and what an optimal breakfast is (it doesn't include doughnuts). https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/08/an-optimal-breakfast-episod…
Best Powdered Proteins - Episode 2844 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:01
Episode 2844 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss starting a weight loss journey, substitutes for sugar, and the best form of powdered proteins. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/08/best-powdered-proteins-episode-28…
Healing After Surgery - Episode 2843 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:26:28
Episode 2843 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer talk to callers about healing after surgery, healing foods, and staying active during tough times. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/08/healing-after-surgery-episode-2843…
Don't Say "I Can't" - Episode 2842 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:40
Episode 2842 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer talk about work ethic, don't say "I can't," and ultra-processed foods in schools. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/08/dont-say-i-cant-episode-2842 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPON…
A Voice of Reason - Episode 2841 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:08
Episode 2841 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss being a voice of reason amongst social media influencers who are pressured to fear-monger. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/08/a-voice-of-reason-episode-2841 PLEASE…
The Truth Zones with Belinda Fettke - Episode 2840 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:21:25
Episode 2840 - Vinnie Tortorich and researcher Belinda Fettke discuss the "truth zones," which call out flaws in the study regarding the "blue zones." https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/08/the-truth-zones-belinds-fettke-ep…
Benefits of CCTA Scans - Episode 2839 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:43
Episode 2839 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss challenging yourself, the benefits of CCTA scans, and reversing plaque in arteries. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/08/benefits-of-ccta-scans-episode-2839 PLEASE…
The Job of Insulin - Episode 2838 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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-2…