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text-align:center;"><a href="/wiki/Template:Pseudosciencenav" title="Template:Pseudosciencenav">v</a> - <a href="/wiki/Template_talk:Pseudosciencenav" title="Template talk:Pseudosciencenav">t</a> - <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://rationalwiki.org/w/index.php?title=Template:Pseudosciencenav&action=edit">e</a></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table style="margin: auto; border-collapse:collapse; border-style:none; background-color:transparent;" class="cquote"> <tbody><tr> <td><div style="padding:4px 50px;position:relative;"><span style="position:absolute;left:10px;top:-6px;z-index:1;font-family:'Times New Roman',serif;font-weight:bold;color:#B2B7F2;font-size:36px">“</span><span style="position:absolute;right:10px;bottom:-20px;z-index:1;font-family:'Times New Roman',serif;font-weight:bold;color:#B2B7F2;font-size:36px">”</span>STAY AWAY FROM SUGAR AND GRAINS</div> </td></tr> <tr> <td style="padding:4px 10px 8px;font-size:smaller;line-height:1.6em;text-align:right;"><cite style="font-style:normal;position:relative;z-index:2">—Vinnie Tortorich<sup id="cite_ref-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-1">[1]</a></sup></cite> </td></tr></tbody></table> <p><b>Vinnie Tortorich</b> (1962–) is an <a href="/wiki/United_States" title="United States">American</a> fitness trainer, anti-sugar campaigner, anti-<a href="/wiki/Veganism" title="Veganism">vegan</a> activist, <a href="/wiki/Cholesterol_denialist" class="mw-redirect" title="Cholesterol denialist">cholesterol denialist</a>, <a href="/wiki/Low-carb_diet" title="Low-carb diet">low-carb high-fat</a> advocate, and proponent of <a href="/wiki/Vitamin_and_mineral_supplements" title="Vitamin and mineral supplements">vitamin woo</a>. He operates the <b>Fitness Confidential</b> podcast (formerly called <i>Angriest Trainer</i>) that often features <a href="/wiki/Conspiracy_theorist" class="mw-redirect" title="Conspiracy theorist">conspiracy theorists</a> and low-carb fanatics who reject conventional medical advice. </p><p>Tortorich advertises himself as the "<a href="/wiki/Appeal_to_celebrity" title="Appeal to celebrity">World's Celebrity Fitness Trainer</a>" and charges $195 for an hour phone consultation.<sup id="cite_ref-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-2">[2]</a></sup> He founded the <b>Pure Vitamin Club</b> to sell his vitamin supplements.<sup id="cite_ref-3" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-3">[3]</a></sup> Tortorich's irrational criticisms of whole grains are entirely unfounded. Tortorich is also supportive of the <a href="/wiki/Carnivore_diet" title="Carnivore diet">carnivore diet</a> and invited <a href="/wiki/Shawn_Baker" title="Shawn Baker">Shawn Baker</a> onto his podcast.<sup id="cite_ref-Shawn_Baker_4-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Shawn_Baker-4">[4]</a></sup> </p> <div id="toc" class="toc" role="navigation" aria-labelledby="mw-toc-heading"><input type="checkbox" role="button" id="toctogglecheckbox" class="toctogglecheckbox" style="display:none" /><div class="toctitle" lang="en" dir="ltr"><h2 id="mw-toc-heading">Contents</h2><span class="toctogglespan"><label class="toctogglelabel" for="toctogglecheckbox"></label></span></div> <ul> <li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-1"><a href="#No_Sugar.2C_No_Grains"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">No Sugar, No Grains</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-2"><a href="#Anti-veganism"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Anti-veganism</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-3"><a href="#Cholesterol_denialism"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Cholesterol denialism</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-4"><a href="#Low-carbers_that_have_appeared_on_his_podcast"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Low-carbers that have appeared on his podcast</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-5"><a href="#External_links"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">External links</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-6"><a href="#References"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">References</span></a></li> </ul> </div> <h2><span id="No_Sugar,_No_Grains"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="No_Sugar.2C_No_Grains">No Sugar, No Grains</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Vinnie_Tortorich&action=edit&section=1" title="Edit section: No Sugar, No Grains">edit</a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h2> <table style="margin: auto; border-collapse:collapse; border-style:none; background-color:transparent;" class="cquote"> <tbody><tr> <td><div style="padding:4px 50px;position:relative;"><span style="position:absolute;left:10px;top:-6px;z-index:1;font-family:'Times New Roman',serif;font-weight:bold;color:#B2B7F2;font-size:36px">“</span><span style="position:absolute;right:10px;bottom:-20px;z-index:1;font-family:'Times New Roman',serif;font-weight:bold;color:#B2B7F2;font-size:36px">”</span>Try eggs, bacon, meat & fish. #NSNG</div> </td></tr> <tr> <td style="padding:4px 10px 8px;font-size:smaller;line-height:1.6em;text-align:right;"><cite style="font-style:normal;position:relative;z-index:2">—Vinnie Tortorich<sup id="cite_ref-5" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-5">[5]</a></sup></cite> </td></tr></tbody></table> <p>Tortorich is a promoter of a <a href="/wiki/Fad_diet" title="Fad diet">fad diet</a> known as "No Sugar, No Grains" (NSNG), which consists of eliminating all processed <a href="/wiki/Sugar" title="Sugar">sugars</a> and grains from the diet.<sup id="cite_ref-NSNG_6-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-NSNG-6">[6]</a></sup> It is a low-carb high-fat diet based on <a href="/wiki/Ketogenic_diet" class="mw-redirect" title="Ketogenic diet">ketogenic</a> principles that is high in <a href="/wiki/Bacon" title="Bacon">bacon</a> and eggs. Tortorich describes ‪NSNG as a "lifestyle", but like all fad diets there is a list of foods you can and cannot eat.<sup id="cite_ref-NSNG_6-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-NSNG-6">[6]</a></sup> Tortorich's strange idea of a healthy snack on his NSNG diet is beef jerky, full-fat cheese, 85% or greater dark chocolate, and pepperoni slices. On the plus side, at least he encourages people to consume vegetables.<sup id="cite_ref-NSNG_6-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-NSNG-6">[6]</a></sup> </p><p>Tortorich's criticisms of processed sugar are quite accurate. For example, the association between a high-sugar diet and a greater risk of cardiovascular disease has been scientifically established.<sup id="cite_ref-7" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-7">[7]</a></sup> Unfortunately, Tortorich goes <a href="/wiki/Woo_woo" class="mw-redirect" title="Woo woo">woo woo</a> in his outright rejection of whole grains. </p><p>The NSNG diet does not allow the consumption of whole grains. This is despite the fact that whole grains can be part of a healthy diet, and they offer a good source of fibre, minerals, and other nutrients.<sup id="cite_ref-8" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-8">[8]</a></sup> Studies show that consumption of whole grains can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease and obesity.<sup id="cite_ref-9" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-9">[9]</a></sup> The NSNG diet entirely forbids the consumption of barley, oats, rice, and wheat. In reality, all these foods have proven health benefits. According to one review, "research has shown that consumption of wheat fiber leads to increased laxation, decreased gut transit time, and a potential reduction in the risk of colorectal <a href="/wiki/Cancer" title="Cancer">cancer</a>."<sup id="cite_ref-10" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-10">[10]</a></sup> A 2016 systematic review concluded that "whole grain intake is associated with a reduced risk of coronary heart disease, cardiovascular disease, and total cancer, and mortality from all causes, respiratory diseases, infectious diseases, diabetes, and all non-cardiovascular, non-cancer causes."<sup id="cite_ref-11" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-11">[11]</a></sup> Tortorich does not appear to be interested in this evidence.<sup>[<i>citation NOT needed</i>]</sup> </p><p>Tortorich's criticism of whole grains is not based on their phytic acid content because his NSNG diet allows the consumption of legumes.<sup id="cite_ref-NSNG_6-3" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-NSNG-6">[6]</a></sup> He opposes consumption of grains because of their high glycemic index and their ability to make blood sugar spike.<sup id="cite_ref-12" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-12">[12]</a></sup> However, this is not accurate because some grains have a very low glycemic index. For example, brown rice and whole wheat pasta have a low GI score.<sup id="cite_ref-13" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-13">[13]</a></sup> </p><p>Another of Tortorich's bizarre claims is that "carbs" such as whole grains can make people insulin resistant which can lead to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/type_2_diabetes" class="extiw" title="wp:type 2 diabetes" rel="nofollow"><span style="color:#477979 !important;" title="Wikipedia: type 2 diabetes">type 2 diabetes</span></a><sup><img alt="Wikipedia" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5a/Wikipedia%27s_W.svg/12px-Wikipedia%27s_W.svg.png" decoding="async" width="12" height="12" srcset="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5a/Wikipedia%27s_W.svg/18px-Wikipedia%27s_W.svg.png 1.5x, https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5a/Wikipedia%27s_W.svg/24px-Wikipedia%27s_W.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="128" data-file-height="128" /></sup> (T2D).<sup id="cite_ref-14" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-14">[14]</a></sup> However, no evidence supports this view. A 2021 review of controlled trials concluded that whole grains "<i>improve short-term glycemia and insulinemia, which may improve HbA1c, a marker of long-term glycemic control. This may partially explain the inverse association between WG intake and risk of T2D</i>", and a 2022 review of prospective cohort studies found that a high intake of whole grains was associated with a lower risk of T2D.<sup id="cite_ref-15" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-15">[15]</a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-16" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-16">[16]</a></sup> </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Anti-veganism">Anti-veganism</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Vinnie_Tortorich&action=edit&section=2" title="Edit section: Anti-veganism">edit</a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h2> <p>Tortorich is an anti-vegan activist who promotes a diet high in red meat. He claims to have debunked "vegan myths" and directed the independent documentary <i>Beyond Impossible</i>, a criticism of fake meat and veganism.<sup id="cite_ref-17" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-17">[17]</a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-18" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-18">[18]</a></sup> </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Cholesterol_denialism">Cholesterol denialism</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Vinnie_Tortorich&action=edit&section=3" title="Edit section: Cholesterol denialism">edit</a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h2> <table style="margin: auto; border-collapse:collapse; border-style:none; background-color:transparent;" class="cquote"> <tbody><tr> <td><div style="padding:4px 50px;position:relative;"><span style="position:absolute;left:10px;top:-6px;z-index:1;font-family:'Times New Roman',serif;font-weight:bold;color:#B2B7F2;font-size:36px">“</span><span style="position:absolute;right:10px;bottom:-20px;z-index:1;font-family:'Times New Roman',serif;font-weight:bold;color:#B2B7F2;font-size:36px">”</span>There is no concrete evidence that high serum cholesterol is even the cause of heart disease. That’s right – you heard THAT!</div> </td></tr> <tr> <td style="padding:4px 10px 8px;font-size:smaller;line-height:1.6em;text-align:right;"><cite style="font-style:normal;position:relative;z-index:2">—Vinnie Tortorich.<sup id="cite_ref-10for10_19-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-10for10-19">[19]</a></sup></cite> </td></tr></tbody></table> <p>Tortorich is a <a href="/wiki/Statin_denialism" class="mw-redirect" title="Statin denialism">cholesterol and statin denialist</a> who denies that blood LDL cholesterol levels increase the risk of heart disease. He is a supporter of <a href="/wiki/Malcolm_Kendrick" title="Malcolm Kendrick">Malcolm Kendrick</a>'s unproven ideas.<sup id="cite_ref-20" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-20">[20]</a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-Vinnie_2019_21-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Vinnie_2019-21">[21]</a></sup> </p><p>Reminiscent of the <a href="/wiki/Quack_Miranda_Warning" title="Quack Miranda Warning">Quack Miranda Warning</a>, he lists a disclaimer on his website stating, "Do not disregard any professional medical advice you have received, nor delay in seeking such advice because of something you have read on this website."<sup id="cite_ref-22" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-22">[22]</a></sup> However, his podcast interviews often recommend listeners to avoid taking medication. Tortorich interviewed Kendrick who said that statins are useless to any patient and are a massive <a href="/wiki/Big_Pharma" title="Big Pharma">Big Pharma</a> con.<sup id="cite_ref-Vinnie_2019_21-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Vinnie_2019-21">[21]</a></sup> On his website, Tortorich sells the "Cholesterol Collection" for $10, a bunch of his interviews with cholesterol denialists.<sup id="cite_ref-10for10_19-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-10for10-19">[19]</a></sup> Unsurprisingly, he is a fan of <a href="/wiki/Gary_Taubes" title="Gary Taubes">Gary Taubes</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-23" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-23">[23]</a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-24" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-24">[24]</a></sup> </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Low-carbers_that_have_appeared_on_his_podcast">Low-carbers that have appeared on his podcast</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Vinnie_Tortorich&action=edit&section=4" title="Edit section: Low-carbers that have appeared on his podcast">edit</a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h2> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/Shawn_Baker" title="Shawn Baker">Shawn Baker</a><sup id="cite_ref-Shawn_Baker_4-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Shawn_Baker-4">[4]</a></sup></li> <li><a href="/wiki/William_Davis" title="William Davis">William Davis</a><sup id="cite_ref-25" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-25">[25]</a></sup></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Jason_Fung" title="Jason Fung">Jason Fung</a><sup id="cite_ref-26" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-26">[26]</a></sup></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Zo%C3%AB_Harcombe" title="Zoë Harcombe">Zoë Harcombe</a><sup id="cite_ref-27" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-27">[27]</a></sup></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Malcolm_Kendrick" title="Malcolm Kendrick">Malcolm Kendrick</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Max_Lugavere" title="Max Lugavere">Max Lugavere</a><sup id="cite_ref-28" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-28">[28]</a></sup></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Tom_Naughton" title="Tom Naughton">Tom Naughton</a><sup id="cite_ref-29" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-29">[29]</a></sup></li> <li><a href="/wiki/David_Perlmutter" title="David Perlmutter">David Perlmutter</a><sup id="cite_ref-30" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-30">[30]</a></sup></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Marika_Sboros" title="Marika Sboros">Marika Sboros</a><sup id="cite_ref-31" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-31">[31]</a></sup></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Gary_Taubes" title="Gary Taubes">Gary Taubes</a></li></ul> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="External_links">External links</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Vinnie_Tortorich&action=edit&section=5" title="Edit section: External links">edit</a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h2> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://vinnietortorich.com/">VinnieTortorich.com</a></li></ul> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="References">References</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Vinnie_Tortorich&action=edit&section=6" title="Edit section: References">edit</a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h2> <div class="references-small" style="-moz-column-count:2; -webkit-column-count:2; column-count:2; font-size:80%;"> <div class="mw-references-wrap mw-references-columns"><ol class="references"> <li id="cite_note-1"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-1">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://health.usnews.com/health-news/health-wellness/articles/2013/08/28/celebrity-trainer-vinnie-tortorich-on-what-works-for-weight-loss">Celebrity Trainer Vinnie Tortorich on What Works for Weight Loss</a></span> </li> <li id="cite_note-2"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-2">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://vinnietortorich.com/phone-consultation/">Phone Consultation</a>. Vinnie Tortorich.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-3"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-3">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://purevitaminclub.com/">Pure Vitamin Club</a></span> </li> <li id="cite_note-Shawn_Baker-4"><span class="mw-cite-backlink">↑ <sup><a href="#cite_ref-Shawn_Baker_4-0">4.0</a></sup> <sup><a href="#cite_ref-Shawn_Baker_4-1">4.1</a></sup></span> <span class="reference-text"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://vinnietortorich.com/2022/04/benefits-of-the-carnivore-diet-dr-shawn-baker-episode-2091/">Benefits of the Carnivore Diet with Dr. Shawn Baker – Episode 2091</a></span> </li> <li id="cite_note-5"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-5">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://twitter.com/VinnieTortorich/status/1476715996559859713">Vinnie Tortorich on Twitter</a>.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-NSNG-6"><span class="mw-cite-backlink">↑ <sup><a href="#cite_ref-NSNG_6-0">6.0</a></sup> <sup><a href="#cite_ref-NSNG_6-1">6.1</a></sup> <sup><a href="#cite_ref-NSNG_6-2">6.2</a></sup> <sup><a href="#cite_ref-NSNG_6-3">6.3</a></sup></span> <span class="reference-text"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://vinnietortorich.com/what-is-nsng/">No Sugar No Grains (NSNG) Frequently Asked Questions</a></span> </li> <li id="cite_note-7"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-7">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/the-sweet-danger-of-sugar">The sweet danger of sugar</a></span> </li> <li id="cite_note-8"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-8">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.healthyeating.org/Healthy-Eating/All-Star-Foods/Grains">Health Benefits of Grains</a></span> </li> <li id="cite_note-9"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-9">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/9-benefits-of-whole-grains">9 Legitimate Health Benefits of Eating Whole Grains</a></span> </li> <li id="cite_note-10"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-10">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://journals.lww.com/nutritiontodayonline/Abstract/2012/07000/Potential_Health_Benefits_of_Whole_Grain_Wheat.6.aspx">Potential Health Benefits of Whole Grain Wheat Components</a></span> </li> <li id="cite_note-11"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-11">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.bmj.com/content/353/bmj.i2716">Whole grain consumption and risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, and all cause and cause specific mortality: systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective studies</a>. <i>British Medical Journal</i>.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-12"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-12">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44o9t0hDmF0">Vinnie Tortorich: No Sugar, No Grains</a></span> </li> <li id="cite_note-13"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-13">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://oldwayspt.org/blog/myth-all-grains-make-your-blood-sugar-spike">Myth: All Grains Make Your Blood Sugar Spike</a></span> </li> <li id="cite_note-14"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-14">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://vinnietortorich.com/2022/01/phony-food-articles-hormones-more-episode-2021/">Phony Food Articles, Hormones, & More – Episode 2021</a></span> </li> <li id="cite_note-15"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-15">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34930065/">Whole grain intake, compared to refined grain, improves postprandial glycemia and insulinemia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials</a></span> </li> <li id="cite_note-16"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-16">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/fsn3.2811">Consumption of whole grains and risk of type 2 diabetes: A comprehensive systematic review and dose–response meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies</a></span> </li> <li id="cite_note-17"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-17">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://vinnietortorich.com/2021/12/debunking-vegan-myths-episode-1988/">Debunking Vegan Myths – Episode 1988</a></span> </li> <li id="cite_note-18"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-18">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://justthenews.com/nation/culture/sunindependent-filmmaker-takes-fake-meat-industry-new-documentary-beyond-impossible">Independent filmmaker takes on fake meat industry in new documentary 'Beyond Impossible' </a></span> </li> <li id="cite_note-10for10-19"><span class="mw-cite-backlink">↑ <sup><a href="#cite_ref-10for10_19-0">19.0</a></sup> <sup><a href="#cite_ref-10for10_19-1">19.1</a></sup></span> <span class="reference-text"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://10for10.vinnietortorich.com/">THE CHOLESTEROL COLLECTION THE ALL NEW 10 FOR $10</a>. Vinnie Tortorich.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-20"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-20">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://vinnietortorich.com/2015/05/dr-malcolm-kendrick-and-the-anti-cholesterol-campaign/">Depression, Type 2 Diabetes, Happiness and the The Great Cholesterol Con with DR. MALCOLM KENDRICK</a>. Vinnie Tortorich.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-Vinnie_2019-21"><span class="mw-cite-backlink">↑ <sup><a href="#cite_ref-Vinnie_2019_21-0">21.0</a></sup> <sup><a href="#cite_ref-Vinnie_2019_21-1">21.1</a></sup></span> <span class="reference-text"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://vinnietortorich.com/2019/02/cholesterol-con-dr-malcolm-kendrick-episode-1247/">BEST OF: Dr. Malcolm Kendrick and the Great Cholesterol Con – Episode 1247</a>. Vinnie Tortorich.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-22"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-22">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://vinnietortorich.com/general-disclaimers/">Disclaimer for VinnieTortorich.com</a></span> </li> <li id="cite_note-23"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-23">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://vinnietortorich.com/2015/08/the-obesity-epidemic-with-gary-taubes/">The Obesity Epidemic with Gary Taubes</a>. Vinnie Tortorich.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-24"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-24">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://vinnietortorich.com/2016/12/gary-taubes-case-against-sugar-episode-731/">Gary Taubes and The Case Against Sugar – Episode 731</a>. Vinnie Tortorich.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-25"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-25">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://vinnietortorich.com/2017/06/dr-william-davis-becoming-undoctored-episode-838/">Dr. William Davis On Becoming “Undoctored” – Episode 838</a>. Vinnie Tortorich.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-26"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-26">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://vinnietortorich.com/2022/11/your-fasting-questions-answered-dr-jason-fung-episode-2241/">Your Fasting Questions Answered with Dr. Jason Fung – Episode 2241</a></span> </li> <li id="cite_note-27"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-27">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://vinnietortorich.com/2017/05/zoe-harcombe-phd-finds-no-evidence-episode-824/">Zoë Harcombe PhD Finds No Evidence! – Episode 824</a>. Vinnie Tortorich.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-28"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-28">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://vinnietortorich.com/2016/04/grains-and-memory-loss-max-lugavere/">Grains and Memory Loss with Max Lugavere</a>. Vinnie Tortorich.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-29"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-29">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://vinnietortorich.com/2015/04/the-angriest-trainer-374-one-on-one-with-tom-naughton/">Fast Food, Obesity, Documentaries and Fat Head with Tom Naughton</a>. Vinnie Tortorich.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-30"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-30">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://vinnietortorich.com/2014/05/angriest-trainer-266-dr-perlmutter-grain-brain/">Angriest Trainer 266: Dr. Perlmutter and Grain Brain</a>. 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