How the Pendulum Swings - Episode 2464

Fitness Confidential with Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2464 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad discuss how the pendulum swings with health topics, the rising numbers of obese kids, estrogen, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/03/how-the-pendulum-swings-episode-2464 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - How the Pendulum Swings Singer-songwriter Eric Carmen has passed. (2:00) The days of doctors advising people to smoke to lose weight. (3:00) Doctors would give the same advice to breastfeeding women in the 1960s and 1970s. (4:15) They discuss other talk that happened regarding women, breasts, breastfeeding, formula feeding, etc. There are various cultural aspects regarding them as well. This started in the 1960s and progressed. The pendulum swings back and forth over the decades regarding the topic of breastfeeding vs formula feeding. Vinnie emphasizes that there are situations where women can’t breastfeed, such as producing little to no milk, which is a medical issue. Women should not feel bad about it. There was a time when formula feeding was encouraged over breastfeeding. Gina brings up some of the gadgets her friends use. (12:00) Vinnie wants to know the ingredients of a brand of powdered baby formula. (15:00) Seed oils and powdered corn syrup were the first four ingredients. Follow the Money--AGAIN Gina shares her concern after going to a water park and seeing the number of obese kids, including young boys with “breasts.” (15:45) Vinnie had a similar experience on a beach in the South—he was hard-pressed to find a kid who was at a lean, healthy weight. There is a free video on YouTube called “Sugar: The Bitter Truth” by Dr. Robert Lusting. (18:00) Vinnie gives Gina an assignment. (22:00) Gina has a memory regarding her days on the Adam Carolla Show, and a discussion between Adam and Dr. Drew. (23:00) Vinnie recalls a similar story on the show, regarding pasta. This kind of info has changed the way Gina looks at food and the studies she comes across. You have to follow the money—who sponsors the study—to see if the results are credible. Gina has a new Instagram and a new website, . Go check out her socials--she shares some relatively recent news. Check out Gina's book . She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and . Vinnie's rumble channel: Vinnie's X/Twitter channel: Vinnie shares an update to his website that you’ll want to check out: a VIP section! Go to to join the waitlist! [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): Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: 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: 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: 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!