Episode 2212 - BEST OF: On this special edition of the Saturday show, we dusted off episode 256 (from April 2014) when Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino speak to Dr. Tim Noakes and they discuss a wide variety of health topics, from bad studies and good info, low carb, Big Pharma, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2022/10/bad-studies-good-info-dr-tim-noakes-episode-2212 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN BAD STUDIES & GOOD INFO Vinnie and Anna start the show with a couple of different stories. (1:30) They both have stories regarding some thievery happening in their areas of Los Angeles. Anna then tells Vinnie about what she witnessed while at an audition. (10:20) Vinnie is still cancer free! A few shout-outs to some "superfans"! Dr. Tim Noakes joins Vinnie and Anna and they start by asking him about confusion in the headlines regarding health topics. (16:00) Many nutritional studies are only based on association, not controlled interventional trials. They also chat about why he's low carb and some of the things that he has discovered for himself. (20:00) Vinnie asks Tim about Harvey and Banting (from 1862)--who they are and why they are important in health history. (26:20) They also chat about what changed in the 1950s, Ancel Keys' studies, and dietary guidelines. Tim mentions the little-known fact about Ancel Keys near the end of his life. (31:30) The conversation then turns to the "China Study" and why it's a good example of bad information. (32:15) This leads to talking about cholesterol and saturated fats and why Total LDL is not a real indicator of heart attack risk. (34:00) They chat about the importance of getting a calcium score. As a result, they also discuss how blood sugar plays a part. They discuss a bit about the question: if we have all the conclusive studies, why aren't changes happening faster? (40:00) Big Pharma plays a huge part by wielding its influence. INSULIN RESISTANCE & SUGAR ADDICTION They then get into insulin resistance: what it is and how it works (or doesn't). (43:30) Diabetes, hypertension, and other illnesses all have insulin resistance in common. (48:00) Sugar addiction is a real thing. Also: why are dietitians resistance to change? They also discuss ketosis, athletic performance, and "sugar trickling." (57:55) The trio discusses dairy, how it may affect weight loss, and what daily vitamins are helpful. (1:03:05) Anna and Vinnie wrap up the discussion with Tim, then conclude the show with a bit of music and a bunch of superfan shout-outs. [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!