Ep. 391 Why Processed Foods Wreck Metabolic Health with Vinnie Tortorich

Everyday Wellness with Cynthia Thurlow ™

Cynthia Thurlow

Alternative Health, Nutrition, Science, Life Sciences, Health & Fitness

4.8 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 28 August 2024

⏱️ 76 minutes

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Summary

I am delighted to reconnect with my good friend, Vinnie Tortorich, today, who was a guest on episodes 133 and 191. For those who may not be familiar with Vinnie, he is a truth-teller and disrupter who prompts people to think outside of their comfort zones in an easy and non-confrontational way. He is host of the Fitness Confidential Podcast, author of Fitness Confidential, and documentary film expert. His most recent documentary is Dirty Keto. In our conversation today, Vinnie and I dive into the impact of the processed food industry on metabolic health, looking at the issue with net carbs, the dangers of sugar and artificial sweeteners, and their role in the ongoing metabolic health crisis. We discuss the consequences of instant gratification, sedentary lifestyles, and the addictive nature of processed sugars and grains, also exploring various medical therapies, including GLP-1s. I am confident you will enjoy this discussion with Vinnie Tortorich as much as I did. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: How the processed food industry created the term net carbs to make processed foods appear healthier The importance of addressing sugar addiction The lack of discussion around the health risks associated with society celebrating obesity How instant gratification has impacted people’s food choices and health The importance of recognizing true hunger versus boredom or stress-induced cravings How uncomfortable feelings can lead to food addiction Why it is essential to make exercise a daily habit Why it is crucial to avoid non-vegetable carbohydrates for metabolic health A strategy for enjoying sweet treats while maintaining a ketogenic diet How food influences metabolism and brain function Weighing up the risks and benefits of GLP-1 therapies for metabolic health Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website Submit your questions to [email protected] Connect with Vinnie Tortorich On his website Instagram and Twitter (@vinnietortorich) Vinnie’s documentaries on Amazon (Not Dirty Keto) Previous Episode Mentioned Ep. 191 Benefits of an Animal-Based Diet vs a Plant-Based Diet with Vinnie Tortorich

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0:00.0	Welcome to Everyday Wellness Podcast. I'm your host, Nurse Practitioner Cynthia Thurlow.
0:07.0	This podcast is designed to educate, empower, and inspire you to achieve your health and wellness goals.
0:14.0	My goal and intent is to provide you with the best content and conversations from leaders in the
0:19.2	health and wellness industry each week and impact over a million lives.
0:23.4	Today I had the honor of reconnecting with my good friend Vinny Torture. He has previously joined me on
0:35.5	episodes 133 and 191 and if you're not familiarized with him he is a truth
0:41.3	teller and disruptor he encourages you to think outside of your comfort zones in an informational yet non-confrontational way.
0:50.0	He is the host of the Fitness Confidential Podcast. He is the host of the Fitness Confidential Podcast.
0:53.8	He is the host of the Fitness Confidential Podcast,
0:57.2	author of Fitness Confidential,
0:59.3	and three-time documentary film expert most recently with dirty kido.
1:05.8	Today we spoke at length about the role of the process food industry and
1:10.5	poor metabolic health, why net carbs are problematic,
1:14.4	why sugar and fake sugars are not benign
1:17.0	and add to the metabolic health crisis,
1:19.4	problems related to instant gratification,
1:22.0	lack of physical activity, the need for understanding
1:26.4	that processed sugars and grains can become hugely problematic and addictive.
1:31.7	How our food influences our metabolism as well as fuel sources and lastly
1:36.5	discussing medical therapies including GLP1s. I know you will enjoy this conversation as much as I did recording it.
1:46.9	Well, Vinny, always a pleasure to have you on the podcast and I'm looking forward
1:50.5	to talking about your new movie.
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