Fitness Confidential With Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2623: Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss news items that address junk food in the SNAP program, weight loss drug risks, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/03/weight-loss-drug-risks-episode-2623 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE -  Weight Loss Drug Risks Several states are trying to ban junk foods from being purchased from the SNAP program. (10:00) Each state defines junk food differently, but many define it as soda and candy. (13:30) The focus is trying to get people to purchase whole foods. The American Heart Association is pushing back against this move. (21:00) The various reasons the AHA gives are discussed and not all of them make sense. Vinnie and Chris review the list of companies and how much they contribute to the AHA each year. (28:15) One excuse claims the number of products is “just too hard” to list. The UK is now banning ads for junk food. (35:45) They discuss the drug Jardiance and the health disclaimers at th