The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe 404: Vinnie Tortorich—Talking Points and Scotch
Sep 10, 2024
Vinnie Tortorich, a celebrity fitness trainer known for his no sugar, no grains lifestyle, joins the conversation to debunk food industry myths. He highlights the benefits of cutting out processed foods, including surprising impacts on fertility and weight loss through community support. The fascinating journey of the 'Rowebies,' who collectively shed over a million pounds, showcases the power of camaraderie. Vinnie also critiques the flawed food pyramid, offers insights from his documentaries, and discusses the rise of authentic podcasting over corporate media.
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Food Pyramid Is Backwards
- Vinnie argues the food pyramid is upside down and sugar/grains drive modern obesity and disease.
- He credits NSNG (no sugar, no grain) with a large support community that has collectively lost over a million pounds.
Robies Lost Over A Million Pounds
- After Vinnie's first podcast appearance a support group called the Robies formed.
- The Robies collectively lost north of a million pounds, tracked from members' reports.
Insulin Drives Fat Storage
- Vinnie explains insulin is the hormone that stores excess sugar as fat and drives weight gain.
- Keeping insulin low by avoiding carbs and sugar stops that fat-driving mechanism.