Episode 2687 - Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Dr. Laura Buchanan to discuss fears behind the Women's Health Initiative and the many benefits of hormone therapy.

https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/08/benefits-hormone-therapy-episode-2687

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• Lifestyle changes can significantly reduce the number of medications a person needs to take. (2:30)
• The number of drugs that are being prescribed keeps increasing; however, how much and for how long can the body take multiple medications without further debilitating the body? (7:00)
• Vinnie has questions about hormones. (14:00)
  • The Women's Health Initiative announcement was based on incorrect information and a flawed study.
  • The downside is that fear still surrounds it many decades later, so women have been denied treatment options.
• Dr. Buchanan explains how the study was done and the flaws within it.
• Hormone Therapy can be so impactful for a woman's life. (28:30)
  • There are many options available today for estrogen, progesterone, and, if necessary, testosterone.
• Treatment can increase quality of life. Both transdermal and vaginal estrogen can be highly effective for all kinds of symptoms. (34:00)
• Vinnie asks about DHEA. (41:00)
  • DHEA is more complicated because it's the precursor to the other hormones.
• Bioidentical hormones are regulated appropriately by the FDA.
• Testosterone does not appear to increase prostate cancer risk. However, if you are on treatment for metastatic prostate cancer, it should not be taken. (54:00)
• Systemic estrogen (as in patches) is approved for bone loss prevention. (57:00)
• It also helps decrease cardiovascular risk, anxiety and depression, dementia, diabetes, and many other health issues.
• The closer you start it to menopause, the more helpful it is.

You can find Dr. Laura Buchanan on X at @laurabuchananmd

She is also available through the website: https://toward.health

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Episode 2686 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss the NSNG® VIP group, electrolyte drinks, and a way to build character through fitness.

https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/08/way-to-build-character-episode-2686

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• The VIP group will reopen soon. (7:00)
  • It's another tool you can use to meet your goals.
  • Workouts will be added soon!
  • Vinnie holds group consultation calls twice a month, in which members can ask anything.
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• You have to be able to guide yourself—it all comes down to you. (10:00)
  • People still use COVID as an excuse for becoming overweight and out of shape. The time is over—take control of yourself!
  • Honor the fact that you are alive by taking your health into your own hands. (20:00)
• They discuss the origin of Gatorade. (25:00)
  • It's morphed over the years and changed formulations, and not always in great ways.
• The Presidential Physical Fitness test is returning to schools. (41:30)
  • They discuss one of the reasons it was stopped, which was to reduce competition.
• It's also an opportunity for kids to train for hard things, build resilience, and build character. (55:00)

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Episode 2685 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss the abuse of weight loss drugs, understanding sugar in your body, and more.

https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/08/understanding-sugar-episode-2685

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• Vinnie has been travelling lately on a long road trip. (2:00)
  • They discuss how they pack snacks for a road trip.
• There is some concerning behavior surrounding the use of Mounjaro. (9:30)
  • Rather than eating healthy, people still want to eat poorly, but ramp up the usage of the drug.
• There is an emotional component behind overeating. (12:30)

Understanding Sugar

• Why is sugar so bad? (21:45)
  • They discuss macros and how much sugar your body needs at any one time. (23:00)
  • If you don't load your body with carbs, then your body will burn fat, which is a good thing.
  • The amount of sugar you need varies depending on your activity. (25:00)
    • For example, a boxer in the ring will burn through sugar very fast.
    • However, there are many activities where your body can produce what it needs with gluconeogenesis.
    • Any extra sugar is stored as fat, or long-chain triglycerides.
• According to a recent interview Vinnie had with Dr. Tro, it's not uncommon for people to be on 19 medications. (29:00)
  • The national average is 8 drugs.
• Vinnie explains complex carbs and the myth that claims they are better for you. (33:00)
  • A glycogen load is bad because it causes your body to continually release insulin.
  • Grains are starches, and starches are sugar.
• However, don't become carb-phobic. That's where Vinnie's rule of Life Into Living (LIL) comes in. (37:00)
  • If you are in Italy, have the gelato: meaning on a truly special, limited occasion, enjoy yourself.
  • Just don't let LIL become frequent or rampant.
• They chat about travelling and Chamonix. (40:00)
• Eat Happy Kitchen is for everyone, and several of the sauces are vegan. (46:30)
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• Keep listening because Anna will be sharing new wings recipes for Football season! (54:00)
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Episode 2684- Vinnie Tortorich welcomes "rogue" dietitian Shannon Davis, and they discuss hitting the tipping point, PE in schools, and weight loss drugs.

https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/08/the-tipping-point-with-Shannon-Davis-episode-2684

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• Shannon Davis is a registered dietitian, but she describes herself as a "rogue" dietitian. (1:30)
  • She has worked in organ transplant centers.
  • Fatty liver disease is a carbohydrate or sugar problem, but patients were never taught that.
  • Patients had always been told it was a problem with fat, protein, or fried foods.
  • Dietitians need to be reflective and question the information they are recommending. (3:30)
• As a pharmaceutical rep, she realized she was peddling meds and not helping, and she hit her tipping point. (5:00)
• She discovered the low-carb and ketogenic health space, and now she feels she has found her purpose in teaching a healthy lifestyle.
• They discuss misinformation regarding carbs and "complex carbs." (14:00)
• Shannon reviews her medical education and what she was advised to teach diabetics about carbs. (15:00)
• Besides interventions in dietary guidelines and metabolic health,
• The Presidential Physical Fitness Test for students should be required in schools again. (33:00)
  • Kids have become sedentary, and they become adults who sit in cubicles. (42:00)
• The amount of medications prescribed for metabolic health is skyrocketing. (45:00)

Weight Loss Medications

• Shannon is not opposed to medications; however, she firmly believes there is a place for them when truly necessary. (49:00)
  • However, GLP-1s are overprescribed without a full understanding of their side effects, and oftentimes for minor weight loss.
  • For example, hyperplasia: fat cells get smaller, but they multiply. This means that when you get off the drug, you will gain fat back, and in larger amounts.
• Side effects are loss of muscle and bone, digestive paralysis, optic nerve damage, erectile dysfunction, suppressed autophagy, and much more.
• There are natural ways to boost your own body's GLP-1. (57:00)

You can find Shannon Davis on Instagram @sldavis6580

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Episode 2683 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss advertising, the Beyond Meat rebranding, and how a better diet means better results, and more.

https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/08/better-diet-means-better-results-episode-2683

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• The Billy Joel documentary is super-engaging. (2:00)
  • It's on HBO Max, and you must have an HBO Max account if you want to view it on Amazon.
  • The documentary is in two parts and is called "Billy Joel: And So It Goes."
• Vinnie addresses the Sydney Sweeney American Eagle jeans ad. (10:45)
  • The outcry on social media appears to be unfounded.
• Beyond Meat has made a branding change and has shortened its name to just "Beyond." (29:00)
  • Vinnie's documentary "Beyond Impossible" addresses issues with fake meat.
  • They discuss other fake foods and ingredients, including JUST "eggs." (32:15)
  • The FDA allows marketing on labels to include misinformation.
• Proteins from things like legumes are not equal to the complete amino acids and ratios of animal protein. (38:00)
• They review the "new and improved" recipe by Beyond. (40:00)
• Pure Coffee Club has a fun announcement. (42:00)
• Vinnie understands what it means to be overweight, eat cheap foods, and have a sugar addiction. (48:30)
• There's a revelation about changes to some brands of canned tuna. (52:00)
• They discuss an article in Sports Illustrated that states that exercise helps with weight loss.
  • There needs to be clarification: weight loss doesn't happen unless you're eating the proper diet. (55:00)
  • Eating the proper ratio of fat and protein will magnify weight loss.
  • Exercise alone while eating a ton of carbs will not help your body burn fat for weight loss.
  • The article was trying to emphasize that if you are on a diet, the more you exercise, the less muscle you lose, which helps your metabolism. (58:15)
    • A better diet means better results.
• In the 1950s, people were often leaner because we were a less sedentary society. (1:00:00)

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Episode 2682 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss generations and trends in aging, what to do in addressing a plateau, and more.

https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/08/addressing-a-plateau-episode-2682

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• After reminiscing about awkward things from the 1970s, they discuss healthy aging. (10:00)
  • An article from a British newspaper discusses the difference in the rate of aging between generations. (18:00)
  • Cutting out sugar can help you age better. (22:00)
  • The mindset is improving about the idea of healthy aging. There are always things you can do to improve your health span. (22:00)

Addressing a Plateau

• One of the most frequently asked questions Vinnie gets is about weight loss plateaus. (33:00)
  • People will often loosen the reins a bit, but then struggle to return fully to NSNG®.
  • For example, go ahead and have a bit of "life into living" when you travel; however, you need to be able to get back to NSNG® immediately, or you will reverse your progress. (34:00)
  • The COVID years are no longer an excuse. It's been 5 years—snap out of it! (35:00)
• A true plateau means you are not losing weight or gaining weight. As long as you are not gaining, you should be okay. (36:15)
• Intermittent Fasting is being used as a weight loss hack, but many people overdo it and become undernourished. (39:15)
  • There is a difference between using an eating window for the benefits of autophagy and going overboard and not fueling your body.
  • For some people, overdoing the fasting can cause a rebound in weight.
  • Don't try to serve too many kings—just stick to NSNG®, and your body will level out.
• What are some things you can do if you have hit a legitimate plateau? (43:00)
• There are some prominent carnivores in the health and fitness space that have reintroduced some carbs from fruit. (45:00)
• Be honest with yourself when you are analyzing what you eat and your goals.
• Vinnie's mother, Marie, joins the show on the phone. (49:30)
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Episode 2681- Vinnie Tortorich welcomes dietitian Michelle Hurn, and they discuss disrupting Big Food, lobbying for truth, and the downsides of shortcuts.

https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/08/downsides-of-shortcuts-michelle-hurn-episode-2681

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• Michelle Hurn has been a Registered Dietitian for years, but she challenges the current nutrition guidelines. (2:00)
  • Early nutrition guidelines were established by Seventh-day Adventists to eliminate the eating of meat.
  • The facts are lined up and vetted in FAT: a documentary. (6:30)
• Vinnie curates knowledge of other experts on his show. (11:30)
• Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has caused some disruption to the messaging; however, as long as Big Pharma and Big Food are allowed to lobby, there won't likely be much change.
  • Lobbying affects both sides of the aisle, and changes have not been made. (18:00)
  • It's part of what has been driving the decrease in metabolic health of our society. (20:00)
• Being a registered dietician is a challenge; positions in hospitals and schools pay less than half of what Big Food will pay. (22:00)
• Vinnie shares the story (and misconception) behind "fat burns in the flames of carbohydrates." (28:00)
• Michelle shares her story of how she discovered what she had learned was wrong. (34:00)
  • Her health had deteriorated, and she became very ill.
  • It was when she learned about low-carb that she regained her health.
• Vinnie shares how he figured out how to fuel himself with fat for his ultra races. (40:00)
• Michelle is a marathon runner and made discoveries of her own, including high-fat/low-carb to fuel her body. (45:00)

The Downsides of Shortcuts

• GLP-1s are all the rage, but nothing in biochemistry is free of consequences. (51:00)
  • You can't affect any one issue in isolation. There are downsides to shortcuts.
  • The side effects are a serious concern.
• Suppressing ghrelin can suppress hunger, but that means it also suppresses autophagy, which is your body's way of cleaning toxins from its cells. (52:00)
  • They discuss other implications associated with GLP-1s, like loss of muscle tissue.
• Michelle and Vinnie have both helped numerous people just through the low-carb lifestyle approach alone. (57:00)
  • Those changes alone have gotten people off certain medications and reversed diabetes.
• You can follow Michelle on Instagram @runeatmeatrepeat and her website https://thedietitiansdilemma.net
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Episode 2680 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss Parkinson's disease, purpose, the marketing of sugar, and making the most of your time.

https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/08/making-the-most-of-your-time-episode-2680

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• Vinnie had a long-term relationship with a woman who struggled with Parkinson's disease. (2:00)
• He also shares a story about Ozzy Osbourne, who was always very considerate. (5:00)
  • Parkinson's has its challenges that appear to be less influenced by lifestyle.
  • It can be early-onset and be diagnosed as early as age 35.
• This launches a conversation about leaving a legacy. (15:20)
  • Vinnie's main interest has been to help people with their health.
• Coke made a big announcement that they are bringing "real sugar Coke" back into the U.S. (29:00)
  • This is not a better option—it's still filled with sugar!
  • Fruit juices are nothing but sugar. (36:00)
  • Chris shares some trivia about the marketing of Coke, Pepsi, and Russia. (44:00)
• Phone screen diet update. (45:00)
  • A study shows that kids who had cell phones or iPads before age 13 had more mental health challenges. (46:00)
  • Has Vinnie noticed changes in himself or how he feels since using his phone only for work purposes?
• What goes into your body, both physically and mentally, affects what comes out. (48:00)
  • Be wise in the use of your time!
  • It's not true that technology always gives you more time. (52:00)
  • A lot of technology just makes you lazy and lose health and mindfulness. (55:00)
• Do something useful and with purpose!
  • For example, make dinner at home and have it be a part of family time—connection matters.
  • Part of the success of Blue Zones is less about diet and more about community and basic human connection. (57:00)
• A lot of stuff is coming up with Vinnie in August, so keep an ear open!

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• 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
  • Make sure you watch, rate, and review it!

• Eat Happy Italian, Anna's next 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, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! https://annavocino.substack.com/
  • Don't forget you can invest in Anna's Eat Happy Kitchen through StartEngine.
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Episode 2679 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss goals while aging, working with what you have, NSNG® as a baseline, and fitness in schools.

https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/08/working-with-what-you-have-episode-2679

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• Vinnie discusses his acquaintance Joe, who began following NSNG®. (6:00)
  • Joe has lost approximately 100 lbs over the past year!
• Vinnie's recent goal has been prioritizing strength training over aerobics. (12:00)
  • If you're older, it's never too late; it's even more important to get moving!
• Anna always works with her doctor on multiple regular blood tests. (27:00)
  • She discusses getting an advanced lipid panel.
  • She has discussed it before on the podcast, but she has recently gotten some prickly comments from followers. (31:00)
  • She is genetically predisposed to some things, and NSNG® keeps her at a great baseline. (33:00)
• So many people want a magic pill that they forget that there is nuance to addressing individual health needs. (33:30)
  • You need to work with what you have.
  • A person's lifestyle and genetic history can significantly impact how well something works; consequently, it may take a long time for the body to heal. (35:00)
  • You cannot overeat anything without some measure of impunity.
• Your body naturally changes as you age; as a result, you may have to make adjustments as you progress. (38:00)
• The President's Physical Fitness Testing for kids is being reinstated in schools. (44:00)
  • It had been removed due to a variety of reasons.
  • Vinnie is very excited and has been wanting this for years. The fitness of our kids is important!
• Anna has been working tirelessly to make Eat Happy Kitchen products more accessible and in stores. There is always some level of obstacle, but she's feisty and doesn't give up.

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• If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, register here! https://vinnietortorich.com/vip/
• 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
  • Make sure you watch, rate, and review it!

• Eat Happy Italian, Anna's next 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, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! https://annavocino.substack.com/
• There's a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use!
  • The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon. https://nsngfoods.com/

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• The documentary launched in August 2024!
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Episode 2678 - Vinnie Tortorich welcomes ultrarunner Laura Watts and discusses ordinary people trying extraordinary things, like running ultramarathons and Badwater.

https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/08/trying-extraordinary-things-laura-watts-episode-2678

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• Laura is an Ultra athlete. (2:00)
  • People think they can't relate to Ultra athletes, but athletes such as Mike McKnight started out obese.
  • Ultra athletes like Laura are ordinary people trying extraordinary things. (3:15)
  • They swap stories of how they met their spouses.
• Vinnie describes how he eased into ultra-cycling. (13:00)
• Laura shares how she fits in her Ultra training and how she even got into marathons and Ultras. (21:30)
• Athletics have come a long way, especially with women's advancement. (28:00)
• Badwater is one of the most grueling races on the planet. (32:00)
  • Despite its difficulty, Laura loved the challenge and experience of it!
  • She has participated for 4 years in a row.
• Vinnie shares how he transitioned from high-carb to low-carb during races. (39:00)
• Laura went through testing for training that required analyzing her core temperature. (48:00)
  • She lives in the U.K., where temperatures rarely get above 80 degrees.
  • The testing helps analyze her hydration and electrolytes. (52:00)
• Vinnie advocates for a high-fat approach to diet to maintain energy. (55:00)
  • They agree that the high protein is great.
  • Lone Pine has limited restaurant options; however, they share what they eat to fuel up there.
• Laura shares what her next race challenges will be. (1:09:00)
• Bob Becker is the oldest runner–at 80 years old–to finish Badwater. (1:13:00)
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More News

• 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
  • Make sure you watch, rate, and review it!

• Eat Happy Italian, Anna's next 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, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! https://annavocino.substack.com/
  • Don't forget you can invest in Anna's Eat Happy Kitchen through StartEngine.
    • Details are at Eat Happy Kitchen. https://eathappykitchen.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, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend!
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REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

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