Remapping the Taste Buds - Episode 2697
Fitness Confidential with Vinnie Tortorich
Release Date: 09/15/2025
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info_outlineEpisode 2697 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss health concerns, remapping the taste buds, and grocery store challenges and reviews.
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Remapping the Taste Buds
- Vinnie and Anna have been doing the Fitness Confidential podcast for 14 years! (2:30)
- They’re considering doing a call-in show with both Anna and Vinnie.
- Vinnie mentioned a caller he had recently spoken to, named Scott. Scott, his wife, and son have lost a combined 500 pounds so far! (7:00)
- He summarized the issue Scott had with a false report on him to the authorities.
- A long-distance relative thought there was abuse happening because they were following a “crazy diet.”
- Testosterone replacement therapy and the concerns Vinnie has with it. (14:30)
- The right foods, proper rest, weight training, and other natural alternatives can help with hormonal function. (16:00)
- Vinnie is not anti-medication or anti-doctor; he wants people to address concerns naturally before resorting to meds. (20:00)
- When you don't eat sugar regularly, your body will remap the taste buds, and things as simple as a strawberry will taste super sweet. (23:30)
- Don’t forget to go to Vinnie’s Book club to find great reads and learn! (26:00)
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- There’s an update on Vinnie’s model train project. (26:00)
- This leads to the topic of motorcycles. (2:00)
Grocery Store F*ckery
- Anna describes how the system works and all the challenges of staying in stores. (36:30)
- Companies that can afford to pay for sponsored reviews get pushed to the top. Support Anna nd Eat Happy Kitchen!!
- Go to this link to Eat Happy Kitchen’s store locator, which is updated every week: https://eathappykitchen.com/pages/grocer-locations
- These stores are where you can find her sauces. QFC, Fred Meyer, Ralphs, Gelson’s, Kroger, Pavilions, King Soopers, Fry’s, Lassens, Central Market, Foodtown, Jewel-Osco, Roche Bros., H-E-B, and select independent retailers. (56:00)
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- “Dirty Keto” is available on Amazon!
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- Anna’s recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! https://annavocino.substack.com/
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