: Episode 873 - Vinnie & Nurse Nicole Recine talk about Whole Foods' misguided employee wellness program which is completely vegan in nature and, by definition, categorizes Vinnie as fat based on BMI... PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR Pure Vitamin Club CHOLESTEROL Endocrinologists lowered LDL guidelines for those at severe risk This will HURT more people and put more people on statins They spun it the wrong way  In reality, cholesterol does not cause heart disease Nicole can do a particle interpretation for you! WHOLE FOODS Gives their employees discounts based on a bunch of parameters including their cholesterol Wellness Programs If your cholesterol is below 150 total  LOWER THAN DOCTORS SUGGEST We NEED cholesterol... this is just plain not good Vinnie would be considered "fat" by their BMI standards His BMI is 24 - he is AMAZINGLY in shape Go check out the cover of his book, he really does look like that  "Healthy Discount Incentive Program" This is not even promoting real, good health  Actually pushing people, incentivizing people to become less healthy  Going to have to starve themselves to achieve guidelines If you are at 'extreme risk' according to W.H., they will send you away to an immersion program for a week Absolutely insane       Here is Whole Foods Employee Wellness Flyers Whole Foods Wellness Program OverView 2016 Whole Foods Healthy Discount Overview