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Episode 2480 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Dr. Zöe Harcombe and they discuss calling out researchers for skewing the numbers for breast cancer screening, HPV, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/04/skewing-the-numbers-dr-zoe-harcombe-episode-2480 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Skewing the Numbers Dr. Harcome addresses health and wellness claims and debunks them when necessary. (3:00) One of the more recent articles was centered around red meat causing T2 diabetes. Another article claims intermittent fasting will cause cardiac death. (4:15) She shares a recent experience at a conference and addresses intermittent fasting. (7:00) She points out the details and explains how information was gathered. The headline is based on 31 people; however, the starting numbers of the study were significantly higher. This means that the entire study only used 1.5% of the information gathered. The report is then based on skewing the numbers. The next headline has to do with breast cancer screening. (27:00) There are very specific instances where highly extensive treatment may not have been necessary for some women. (33:00) The problem with this is that chemotherapy is toxic as well. Things like having the BRCA1 gene are not included in this, and shouldn't be; that is a different circumstance. HPV discussion: What is the current information about HPV? (39:00) Back to the breast cancer screening, Dr. Harcombe shares more information. (45:00) She shares how she personally approaches screening. They chat a bit about Princess Kate of the British Royal family and her recent hospital stay. (55:00) Belly Reduction Dr. Harcombe touches on a report about kimchi. (1:00:00 ) The claim says it can reduce "beer belly," but the standards of obesity are much different in Korea than they are in the West. A "beer belly" in Korea is a 32" waist. You also need to see who funds the studies—as usual, follow the money. Also, places like Harvard push an agenda; funding doesn’t happen unless your study follows the agenda. (1:05:00) The system creates the narrative. (1:06:00) Dr. Harcombe shares what it takes to get research published; it’s difficult, especially since her studies tend to go against the narrative. You can find her website at Look for Vinnie’s NSNG® VIP Community and sign up for the waitlist! Go to to sign up! [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2479 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad discuss a study about sweeteners, macros and when to call it a day, training, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/04/call-it-a-day-episode-2479 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Call It A Day Recent research in Denmark studied the substitution of sugar with sweeteners. (2:00) Those on the artificial sweeteners did lose a bit more weight. Vinnie still debates their use, as your body still wants to get rid of it. Some sweeteners want to exit your body very fast, which is an indication that your body considers them poison. Aspartame has been shown to cause an imbalance in neurotransmitters, causes brain fog, learning dysfunction, and more. (9:00) Questions about Macronutrients—what are some good ratios? (10:00) Carbs are a non-essential nutrient. Your best bet is to just get as low to zero carbs as you can get. Eat protein and fat and call it a day! Vinnie gives recommendations for some of the upper body exercises Gina does at the gym. (20:00) He shares an example of an NSNGer Meagan who was overtraining. (23:00) Gina has a new Instagram and a new website, . Go check out her socials--she shares some relatively recent news. Check out Gina's book . She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and . Vinnie's rumble channel: Vinnie's X/Twitter channel: Vinnie shares an update to his website that you’ll want to check out: a VIP section! Go to   to join the waitlist! [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2478 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino advocate for shame on Big Food and the social media inluencers and dietitians who push it's processed food products, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/04/shame-on-big-food-episode-2478 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Shame on Big Food Anna reads an article in the Washington Post. (8:00) Read the article . General Mills is trying to discourage what they label as “food shaming.” This is because they want to keep selling their low-quality packaged foods, like cereals. They even have dieticians and influencers to push anti-diet advice. Vinnie introduced a lot of new information to a particular doctor, and she was troubled that what she had been teaching for so many years was incorrect. (14:00) Lean muscle is important for maintaining health. (22:45)  Lobbyists are creating a new labeling of food shaming. (28:00) Social media influencers are being paid off to use “anti-diet” messaging and push processed foods. Millions of people die a year due to poor health and obesity. Vinnie’s low-carb message is already being hi-jacked by Instagram now that he has started posting on that platform again. (30:00) The messaging from Big Food is to try to push the blame away from the companies. (33:00) Personal responsibility is important; one of the ways you can counter this push by General Mills is to not purchase their product. Advocate for yourself and choose with your wallet! Anna’s upcoming Eat Happy Italian book is on the way. You can go to: —upload your receipt and get bonus content.  You can preorder it from . [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2477 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes author and adventurer Will Cockrell and they discuss mountaineering, the business of Everest, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/04/the-business-of-everest-will-cockrell-episode-2477 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - The Business of Everest There is a change in how articles are consumed today, which led Will to write his book instead. (3:00) He has written for magazines about adventuring, mountaineering, and more. He’s always had a passion for outdoor adventuring. (6:00) They discuss the famous “bottleneck photo” from Everest and how guides have made of business of helping the inexperienced. (13:00) They talk about the importance of timing and weather patterns. Some of the hikers don’t have any experience. Vinnie asks Will about the deadliest day on Everest back in 1996. (19:45) Eight climbers died, and Will shares details of the story. (40:00) They talk about the mistakes that were made. Will explains what “the dog pile” is. (46:30) The book discusses the expansion of the business of climbing Everest and what it’s like today. Will’s book covers from 1992  to today. (54:00) You can purchase the book called "Everest, Inc.: The Renegades and Rogues Who Built an Industry at the Top of the World" through Vinnie's book club . Look for Vinnie’s NSNG® VIP Community and sign up for the waitlist! Go to to sign up! [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2476 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad continue discussing her "research assignment" and share a variety pack of facts, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/04/variety-pack-of-facts-episode-2476 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Variety Pack of Facts Gina continues her assignment from last week. (3:30) Agent Orange, Monsanto, soybeans, and glyphosates are all linked. Another fun fact about flight attendants and why they sit on their hands. (13:30) Vinnie shares a story from his younger years when he was a “cooler” (a type of bouncer for bars and clubs). (15:00) An article from “Medical Economics” from 2017 states that Dannon and Kraft have sponsored the American Diabetes Association. (21:15)  Have you heard of ARFID (Avoidant Resistant Intake Food Disorder)? (24:30)  She only recently heard of this and shares what it is. There is a young YouTuber who has this and shares the effects of how her limited eating has affected her health. this sparks discussion of social media monsters (on Instagram) like Ruby Franke. (27:30) Gina has a new Instagram and a new website, . Go check out her socials--she shares some relatively recent news. Check out Gina's book . She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and . Vinnie's rumble channel: Vinnie's X/Twitter channel: Vinnie shares an update to his website that you’ll want to check out: a VIP section! Go to   to join the waitlist! [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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 2475 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss Vinnie's bout with LIL, overtraining, HIIT done right, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/04/hiit-done-right-episode-2475 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - HIIT Done Right Vinnie’s been having a bit of a day. Vinnie had a little life into living recently and said it wasn’t worth it. He cashed in his “ketosis chips.” (3:00) It affected his sleep and his hunger hormones. A person who has been in ketosis for a long time can usually tell when they get knocked out of ketosis. (11:00) They discuss some recent calls he has with some NSNGers and the progress they’ve made after they took his advice and took rest days. (15:00) Anna notices some joint pain and has questions for Vinnie. (17:00) Vinnie accidentally sounds like a “bro” and Anna pokes fun at him. Anna asks Vinnie about HIIT training. (23:00) She recently had surgery and is going through menopause as is very concerned with retaining strength and mobility. She wants to make sure she is doing HIIT correctly; he explains how to do it correctly. HIIT once a week is enough. He also recommends how the intervals should be done, and what they should feel like. (32:00) Anna isn’t training for a race, she just wants to be in optimal health as she heads into menopause. Anna’s upcoming Eat Happy Italian book is on the way. You can go to: —upload your receipt and get bonus content.  You can preorder it from . [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):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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!