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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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…
Are Statins Really Normal? - Episode 2826 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:01
Episode 2826 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss trying new things, Anna's grocery store plans, and whether statins are really normal. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/07/are-statins-really-normal-episode-2826 PLE…
Hype Behind Alkaline H2O - Episode 2824 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:35
Episode 2824 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss the hype behind alkaline H2O, the chemicals behind it, and if it actually works. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/07/hype-behind-alkaline-h20-episode-2824 PLEASE…
Are You Lying to Yourself? - Episode 2823 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:40
Episode 2823 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss getting coaching if you can, staying low-carb, and ask: Are you lying to yourself? https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/07/are-you-lying-to-yourself-episode-2823 PLEASE…
Are You Lying to Yourself? - Episode 2823 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:40
Episode 2823 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss getting coaching if you can, staying low-carb, and ask: Are you lying to yourself? https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/07/are-you-lying-to-yourself-episode-2823 PLEASE…
Reclaim Kids from Tech with Dr. Lisa Strohman - Episode 2822 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:28:20
Episode 2822 - Vinnie Tortorich speaks with Dr. Lisa Strohman about AI, social media breeding loss of empathy, and the need to reclaim kids from tech. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/07/reclaim-kids-from-tech-episode-28…
Exercise is King - Episode 2821 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:33
Episode 2821 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss marketing ploys by Big Food, poorly done food studies, and that exercise is king. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/07/exercise-is-king-episode-2821 PLEASE SUPPORT…
A Second Opinion - Episode 2820 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:59
Episode 2820 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss doing in-person events, grocery prices, and getting a second opinion from doctors. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/06/a-second-opinion-episode-2820 PLEASE SUPPORT…
The Victory Podcast - Episode 2819 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:44
Episode 2819 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer welcome three callers, and the episode becomes all about personal successes and "the victory podcast." https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/06/the-victory-podcast-episode-281…
Ignore the Naysayers - Episode 2818 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:10
Episode 2818 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss the importance of ignoring the naysayers, having a positive mindset, and strength training. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/06/ignore-the-naysayers-episode-2818…