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Angriest Trainer 126: The Antioxidant Myth and Massive Attack

May 3, 2013 By Vinnie Tortorich 2 Comments

Vinnie and Anna discuss this article on the marketing of antioxidants, the most insane stadium foods, and a redux on protein powder. Low Carb Shark blog here.

Pulled Pork Parfait

Michael Tortorich sums up the podcast in the My Uncle Vinnie Blog Wrap Up:

Vinnie leads off this episode talking about his views on Coca-Cola. Anna and Vinnie then go over some of the most outlandish foods available. Later, they get into the marketing of antioxidants. Vinnie brings up a conversation he and yours truly had about secondhand smoke. He then makes an argument that his generation was always around smoking, so therefore it’s not so bad. I disagree. The Massive Attack reference in the title of this podcast references Vinnie’s ongoing obsession with the song “Diamond in the Back.”

Angriest Trainer 106: Stretching, Pinch an Inch & The Greg Vick Interview

March 18, 2013 By Vinnie Tortorich 9 Comments

Vinnie and Anna discuss when to stretch, more aerobic training, Special K Pinch An Inch, and an interview with Greg Vick, Navy man extraordinaire.

Michael Tortorich sums up the podcast in the My Uncle Vinnie Blog Wrap Up:

In this episode, Vinnie and Anna go over stretching (photos above). They then talk about the Special K “Pinch An Inch” campaign. After discussing the cruise industry, they mention Donna Simpson (video above) and Oprah. Later they hear from Greg Vick, who has lost weight by cutting sugars and grains.

Research shows doctors avoid weight discussion with patients

March 6, 2013 By Vinnie Tortorich Leave a Comment

Here is an article on something I’ve been talking about for a while…

Doctors often skip advice to the obese: http://seattletimes.com/html/health/2020449448_doctorsobesityxml.html?cmpid=2628

“Overweight and obese patients might not be the only ones who dread stepping on the scale each time they visit the doctor’s office.”

VIDEO: Howie Mandel Gets His Workout On With America’s Angriest Trainer, Vinnie Tortorich

January 8, 2013 By Vinnie Tortorich 2 Comments

Howie Mandel brings his trainer, Vinnie Tortorich, to Access Hollywood Live to demonstrate how he stays in shape. Plus, what foods does Vinnie warn people to stay away from?

Recipe Tuesday: Almond Meal Onion Rings

January 1, 2013 By Vinnie Tortorich Leave a Comment

Happy New Year, Everyone!!

When is the last time you had a bonafide onion ring? For me, it’s been at least 11 years (since being diagnosed with celiac). Make these simple onion rings with a sweet onion and some Bob’s Red Mill Flour Almond Meal, which is made from raw almonds to keep the carb count way lower than traditional gluten free flours.

I top my pork chops with these onion rings, and every one is tricked into thinkin’ they’re eating something decadent. This “No Sugar No Grains” thing is starting to get easier, people. Try it with me!

Almond Meal Onion Rings

2 sweet onions, sliced into 1/2 inch rings and separated
2 eggs, beaten in a bowl
1/2-1 cup almond meal
Salt & Pepper
olive oil or grapeseed oil (grapeseed can really handle the high heat of frying)

Dredge onions in the egg wash, then coat with almond meal. The almond meal might go on pretty chunky, just roll with it.

Heat 1/4 inch of oil in a non-stick pan to high heat. The pan is hot enough when you throw a crumb in the oil, it will sizzle. Fry up onion rings in batches, setting on paper towels to drain, season with salt & pepper.

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