Trainer-to-the-Stars Vinnie Tortorich: "Sugar is the enemy." - #57

Is a vegan diet sustainable? Is the body’s fuel of choice fat or carbohydrates? Is sugar the real root of the problem? Vinnie Tortorich - the trainer to the stars - gives answers and isn’t apologetic when it comes to stating facts. Even as a student back at Tulane, he knew to ask questions when something did not seem right. With an educational background in physiology and nutrition, this fitness coach knows how valuable providing proper nutrition is for his clients. He's published book, three documentaries, and several businesses under his name, yet he still coaches simply because he loves it. Listen as Vinnie points out the importance of eating meat, gives us some historical facts on veganism, and even shares behind-the-scenes stories about his documentaries. For coffee snobs, stay tuned until the end because you might want to ask for part 2 of their conversation. Quick Guide: 04:21 Introduction 05:56 Percentage of vegans quit within the year 10:33 The disease of the month 14:57 The interest in the subject 16:43 Impact of nutrition on the diseases patients have 18:21 From fats to carbohydrates, what really fuels the body? 21:39 Sugar is to blame 22:56 Veganism, Dieticians, and Seventh Day Adventist Church 32:41 The story of Gary Fettke and Timothy Noakes 36:31 Creating a documentary 49:29 Moving out of LA 51:58 Vinnie’s career journey 58:01 Making a mark and helping people along the way 1:00:58 The best coffee is the one you like Get to know our guest: Vinnie Tortorich is a celebrity fitness trainer and the founder of the NSNG (No Sugar No Grains) Lifestyle. He is the bestselling author of the book Fitness Confidential and also hosts a podcast of the same title. He has already produced 3 documentaries - Beyond Impossible, FAT: A Documentary, FAT: A Documentary 2. Details of his work and companies can be found on his website. “But there was a long time where I was confused as to who I was. I had forgotten who I was. And everybody would go, oh, but you were making money. And I'm still making money. But that's not who you are. Money doesn't define anyone. Yeah. When you die, what are you gonna say, oh how much you made. Nobody's gonna say that.” - Vinnie Tortorich Connect with him: Website: https://vinnietortorich.com/ Episode snippets: 08:55 - 10:02 - What will make the Epstein-Barr go away 12:43 - 13:22 - Getting rid of foods causing inflammatory problems 15:19 - 16:17 - Interest in the subject vs interest in just finishing the subject 17:26 - 18:19 - To question what used to be gospel truths 20:32 - 21:15 - Going down rabbit holes 31:21 - 32:28 - Doctors become scared of what to say about diets 38:33 - 39:14 - "When I make a movie of it, I’m not gonna lie" 48:07 - 48:48 - Show both sides in the movie 59:08 - 59:43 - Help and do what we can right now even if people won’t remember Send Dr. Ovadia a Text Message. (If you want a response, you must include your contact information.) Dr. Ovadia cannot respond here. To contact his team, please send an email to team@ifixhearts.com WEBSITE: Stay Off My Kitchen Table Like what you hear? Head over to IFixHearts.com/book to grab a copy of my book, Stay Off My Operating Table.  Ready to go deeper? Talk to someone from my team at IFixHearts.com/talk. Ready to take control of your health?  Grab Dr. Ovadia’s brand new book Stay Off My Kitchen Table now!  This isn’t just another diet book; it reveals why it’s not just what you eat, but what your body actually absorbs that determines your health. If you’re struggling with low energy, stubborn weight, or feeling like “healthy eating” isn’t working… this book shows you exactly how to fix it. Learn how to reset your gut Eliminate hidden foods sabotaging your progress Unlock real energy, metabolism, and longevity Don’t wait until it’s too late. Take action today. Get your copy of Stay Off My Kitchen Table now. Learn More: Take Dr. Ovadia's metabolic health quiz: iFixHearts  Dr. Ovadia's website: Ovadia Heart Health Theme Song : Rage Against Written & Performed by Logan Gritton & Colin Gailey (c) 2016 Mercury Retro Recordings Any use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from Dr. Philip Ovadia.