Episode 2519 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich speaks with author Daniel Trevor and they discuss empowering yourself through health testing, lifestyle changes, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/07/empowering-yourself-with-daniel-trevor-episode-2519 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Empowering Yourself Daniel Trevor is the author of "The Unholy Trinity." (2:00) He almost died of a heart attack at age 72 and he decided to research heart health. (3:30) He shares what happened to him that day. Being slim doesn't necessarily mean you are metabolically healthy. He investigated the most important lab tests the average person can do, without needing a doctor's prescription. (9:30) He recommends the OGTT (oral glucose tolerance test) with insulin. He learned what he was doing wrong in his nutrition. Another test is GGT (gamma-glutamyl transferase). Empowering yourself is important. The book is not only about how Daniel reversed his co-morbidities, but it's also an exposé on Big Food and Big Pharma. (25:30) The Unholy Trinity Carbs, sugars, and oils are what he calls "The Unholy Trinity." (27:00) Vinnie shares his inspiration and deep dive behind his documentary "Beyond Impossible."(32:00) Daniel did some research on a study called the Ischemia Trial. (42:00) The trial's goal was to show the effectiveness of certain invasive procedures for prevention; however, it only showed that lifestyle changes were more effective. Statins for primary prevention haven't proven to be effective. (50:00) You can find Daniel at his website https://danieltrevor.com You can download sample chapters. The book will also be made available in Vinnie's Book Club in the near future. There's a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use: enter VINNIE and get 15% off! (25:00) The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon. Vinnie's new documentary "Dirty Keto" is out soon! Go to this link to get it at https://vinnietortorich.com/dirtyketo/! [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) 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!