Episode 2194 - On this Monday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino chat a bit with the queen of the bayou, "Mah-rie", where they talk recipes, answer a variety of Twitter questions, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2022/09/queen-of-bayou-episode-2194/ PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNGĀ® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI THE QUEEN OF THE BAYOU Vinnie and Anna start the show with a little nod to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. (2:00) Then they call in the "queen of the bayou", Vinnie's mom "Mah-rie." (4:15) They chat a bit about Anna's seasonings and share some recipe ideas. They also discuss olive oils, Anna's plan for a low-carb Italian cookbook, pointers for avocados lasting longer, and more. Marie also brings up how someone she knows is suffering from hip pain; as a result, Marie tells the person what helped her heal from her own surgery. (25:10) This leads to Anna telling a story of a family member who still struggles with making changes to better their health. (26:50) It's been a lovely conversation and they say goodbye to Marie for now. QUESTIONS ANSWERED Anna asks Vinnie some questions from the Twitter crowd. (30:00) Vinnie shares his thoughts on various rower and spinner brands. Anna tells Vinnie about a product she saw on social media that claims to block the absorption of carbs; Vinnie calls BS and explains why. (39:58) Another question asks for recommendations on cycling and spinners; Vinnie always recommends doing the exercise you enjoy and will stick to as well. (43:55) Vinnie shares an interesting story about a rower he knew and how that rower trained for rowing across the Atlantic. (45:55) Anna has another question for Vinnie regarding BMI, and whether it is an accurate way to gauge the ideal weight. (47:20) Anna also chats about how she's started listening to James Nestor's book, "Breathe." (52:44) James has been a guest on the show a couple of times (in episodes 1621 and 2046)--a great listen for your educational and listening pleasure. Anna has one more question about all the fuss about honey and if it's NSNGĀ®. PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE 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!