# The Truth Zones with Belinda Fettke - Episode 2840

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Podcast: [Fitness Confidential](https://stenobird.com/podcast/fitness-confidential-43733)
Published: 2026-08-14T12:00:00+00:00
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Episode 2840 - Vinnie Tortorich and researcher Belinda Fettke discuss the "truth zones," which call out flaws in the study regarding the "blue zones." https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/08/the-truth-zones-belinds-fettke-episode-2840 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout The Truth Zones Belinda is a nurse, independent researcher, and co-founder of "Nutrition for Life", and the wife of Dr. Gary Fettke. (4:00) Gary was at one time silenced for speaking out against standardized treatment for people with diabetes by giving nutritional advice. She gives a backstory of everything she and Gary were challenged with, including battling the cereal industry. Belinda has done a deep dive on the concepts of The Blue Zones and longevity. (20:00) There were more factors than just certain foods. There have been misconceptions about how much meat was being eaten. Okinawa had a specific series of historical events that affected their diets and lifestyles; namely, war. (33:00) Religious beliefs also affect outcomes because of practices like fasting. (39:00) Belinda gives the history behind Loma Linda and Ellen G. White. Loma Linda is home to a food factory for processed foods. Since the McGovern committee, the American people have become increasingly unhealthy. (1:05:00) Crete is also an example of how history affected their lifestyle and diet. (1:07:00) When investigating dietary guidelines, it's important to look at history, religion, and…

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