NSNG 101 Part 2 Introduction and Charlie Sheen Doc

Episode 2709 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss addiction and taking things too far in certain diets, and answer some common NSNG® questions.

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• This episode was recorded on 9/11, the 24th anniversary of the attack on the World Trade Center. (2:00)
• It's hard to believe how much time has gone by.
• Setting quantifiable goals is a huge help. It allows you to reassess as you progress. (4:00)
• The better bet is to challenge yourself to grow and progress.
• NSNG® 101 Part 2, but first, a little bit about the Charlie Sheen documentary, currently on Netflix, called aka Charlie Sheen. (6:30)
  • Addiction is a constant challenge for some people.
  • Medically guided psychedelics are an emerging modality for people to use for various issues. (19:00)
• Anna shares an article about a man who had cholesterol leaking out of his skin. (26:00)
• A man is following a carnivore diet and consuming extremely high amounts of fat—pounds of fat every day.
  • He developed xanthelasma, a condition where cholesterol accumulates and develops yellow growths under the skin.
• Vinnie feels the article is a hit piece. The authors took an anomaly and made it a "hit piece."

NSNG® 101: Some Common Questions

• They discuss not needing to track macros. (35:00)
  • Lose the obsession with food!
  • Tracking can be beneficial as a stopgap measure to assess where you're at. (39:00)
• White potatoes vs. sweet potatoes. (42:00)
  • The glycemic index is a factor.
  • If you are going to enjoy a small portion of sweet potato, boiling it is best.
• Nuts and nut butters are good, but can be overdone, so be careful. (49:00)
  • In terms of fat and carb content, pili nuts and macadamia nuts are the best.
  • Pecans and walnuts are next, but get plain raw ones, as roasted ones are often in seed oils. (54:00)
  • Almonds are good, but cashews and pistachios are higher in carbs.
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