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Highly processed vegetable oils, derived from seeds and beans, have become a dominant part of modern diets despite significant health concerns. Historical biases in nutrition science, influenced by the vegetable oil industry, have promoted these oils despite evidence from controlled studies showing negative health outcomes. These oils are unstable, prone to oxidation, and can create toxic byproducts, particularly when exposed to heat, contributing to inflammation and chronic diseases. Although they can lower LDL cholesterol, studies have shown that this reduction does not necessarily improve heart health and may increase risks for other conditions like cancer. In contrast, traditional fats like extra virgin olive oil and omega-3-rich foods offer more stability and health benefits, emphasizing the need for a balanced, minimally processed approach to dietary fats. In this episode, I talk with Nina Teicholz and Max Lugavere to explore the health impacts of different types of fats and oils, debunking misconceptions around cooking with extra virgin olive oil and emphasizing the dangers of industrial vegetable oils. Nina Teicholz is a science journalist and author of the New York Times bestseller, The Big Fat Surprise, which upended the conventional wisdom on dietary fat—especially saturated fat—and spurred a new conversation about whether these fats in fact cause heart disease. She is also the founder of the Nutrition Coalition, a non-profit working to ensure that government nutrition policy is transparent and evidence-based—work for which she's been asked to testify before the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Canadian Senate. Max Lugavere is a health and science journalist and the author of the New York Times best-seller Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life, now published in 10 languages around the globe. His sophomore book, also a best-seller, is called The Genius Life: Heal Your Mind, Strengthen Your Body, and Become Extraordinary and latest book Genius Kitchen. Max is the host of a #1 iTunes health and wellness podcast, called The Genius Life. Max appears regularly on The Dr. Oz Show, The Rachael Ray Show, and The Doctors. He has contributed to Medscape, Vice, Fast Company, CNN, and The Daily Beast, has been featured on NBC Nightly News, The Today Show, and in The New York Times and People Magazine. He is an internationally sought-after speaker and has given talks at South by Southwest, the New York Academy of Sciences, the Biohacker Summit in Stockholm, Sweden, and many others. Full length episodes can be found here: Is Vegetable Oil Good or Bad for You? Nina Teicholz The Best Diet for Your Brain This episode is brought to you by BIOptimizers. Head to bioptimizers.com/hyman and use code HYMAN10 to save 10%.

Bestselling health journalist Max Lugavere says the Food Pyramid is flawed because it was built upon epidemiology “which is a very weak form of science when it comes to actually informing people in terms of diet.” He says it's “basically an experiment that's being played out on the public health stage” and that people should resist the ” ‘meat is bad for you' psyop.” Max Lugavere is a NYT bestselling author, health journalist, and filmmaker. His books include ‘Genius Foods' and ‘Genius Kitchen'. He hosts The Genius Life podcast with over 65 million downloads and has appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience, The Today Show, and PBS. His work focuses on brain health, longevity, and nutrition science. Find more at https://maxlugavere.com and follow him at https://x.com/maxlugavere and https://instagram.com/maxlugavere David Freiheit AKA Viva Frei is an attorney and host of “Viva Frei” on Rumble and Locals. He also cohosts the legal podcast “Viva and Barnes Live” at https://VivaBarnes.Locals.com. Follow Viva Frei at https://x.com/thevivafrei 「 SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS 」 Find out more about the brands that make this show possible and get special discounts on Dr. Drew's favorite products at https://drdrew.com/sponsors  • FATTY15 – The future of essential fatty acids is here! Strengthen your cells against age-related breakdown with Fatty15. Get 15% off a 90-day Starter Kit Subscription at https://drdrew.com/fatty15 • PALEOVALLEY - "Paleovalley has a wide variety of extraordinary products that are both healthful and delicious,” says Dr. Drew. "I am a huge fan of this brand and know you'll love it too!” Get 15% off your first order at https://drdrew.com/paleovalley • THE WELLNESS COMPANY - Counteract harmful spike proteins with TWC's Signature Series Spike Support Formula containing nattokinase and selenium. Learn more about TWC's supplements at https://twc.health/drew 「 MEDICAL NOTE 」 Portions of this program may examine countervailing views on important medical issues. Always consult your physician before making any decisions about your health. 「 ABOUT THE SHOW 」 Ask Dr. Drew is produced by Kaleb Nation (https://kalebnation.com) and Susan Pinsky (https://twitter.com/firstladyoflove). This show is for entertainment and/or informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are environmental toxins silently eroding our brain health? In this episode, I sit down with Max Lugavere, author and filmmaker of "Little Empty Boxes," to explore the hidden dangers lurking in our modern environment and how they are silently affecting our brain health.   We discuss Max's journey of losing his mother to dementia and the startling discoveries he made along the way. We also discuss neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's and their links to long-term exposure to environmental toxins found in everyday items.    Max Lugavere is a health and science journalist, filmmaker, and bestselling author. He is the author of the Genius trilogy of books, including the New York Times bestseller Genius Foods and the Wall Street Journal bestseller Genius Kitchen. He hosts The Genius Life podcast, one of the top health and wellness podcasts in the U.S. His appearances on The Joe Rogan Experience, The Rachael Ray Show, The Today Show, and PBS's Brief but Spectacular, along with features in VICE, Fast Company, The New York Times, and People Magazine have made him a respected and well-known voice in the field. An engaging speaker on relevant health and wellness topics, Lugavere regularly leads keynote talks for events around the world.   What we discuss:  04:02 - Definition of a "super life" 07:43 - Max's mother and her health issues 15:20 - APOE4 gene and Alzheimer's risk 17:01 - The documentary "Little Empty Boxes" 24:41 - Ultra-processed foods and their health impacts 28:55 - Factors potentially contributing to neurodegenerative diseases 33:50 - Environmental toxins and Parkinson's disease 42:47 - Top things to avoid for brain health 54:10 - Obesity, insulin resistance, and brain health 59:45 - Exercise and its benefits for Parkinson's disease 1:01:52 - Future hopes for Alzheimer's and dementia research 1:10:47 - The importance of individual action and knowledge   Thank you to our sponsors: Therasage: Go to www.therasage.com and use code DARIN at checkout for 15% off TruNiagen: Go to www.truniagen.com and use code Darin20 for 20% off Vivo Barefoot: Get 20% off your first Vivobarefoot order with DARIN20 at www.vivobarefoot.com Fatty15 : Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/DARIN and using code DARIN at checkout.   Find more from Darin: Website: https://darinolien.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Darinolien/ Book: https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book/ Down to Earth: https://darinolien.com/down-to-earth/   Find more from Max Lugavere: Website: https://www.maxlugavere.com/  Documentary: Little Empty Boxes Instagram: @maxlugavere

Healthy eating doesn't have to be hard or complicated! Join me as I chat with Katie from Kitchen Stewardship, who shares her simple tricks for making healthy eating easy. Katie talks about small changes anyone can make and how to swap out everyday foods for healthier options. Whether you're just starting or looking for new ideas, Katie's advice will help you create healthier habits with little effort!  Learn more about Kitchen Stewardship here: https://www.kitchenstewardship.com/     You can find more Clutterbug content here: Website: http://www.clutterbug.me YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clutterbug TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clutterbug_me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clutterbug_me/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Clutterbug.Me/   #clutterbug #podcast

In this episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we dive into Alzheimer's, dementia, and brain health with Max Lugavere and Chris Newhard. You'll hear us discuss: 1. The inspiration behind Little Empty Boxes 2. Myths and truths about dementia 3. Why by 2050 150 million people will have Alzheimer's 4. What really causes brain damage 5. Why there's no one-size-fits-all diet for brain health 6. How building muscle increases longevity and brain health Max is a health and science journalist, filmmaker, and bestselling author. He wrote the Genius trilogy, which includes Genius Foods, Genius Kitchen, and The Genius Life. Max also hosts The Genius Life podcast, a leading health and wellness show in the US, and has appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience, The Rachael Ray Show, The Today Show, and PBS's Brief but Spectacular. Chris is a filmmaker from Philadelphia who has built his career as a cinematographer and director. In 2017, he founded Booklight, a production company focused on documentary and narrative work. His diverse experience includes directing music videos for artists like Sia, Maroon 5, and Jessie J. Chris and Max recently worked together on the Little Empty Boxes documentary, which highlights Max's efforts to slow his mother's (Kathy Lugavare) dementia. The film offers an honest look at Kathy's journey and the challenges Max faces as he does everything he can to support her. Order tests through Rupa Health, the BEST place to order functional medicine lab tests from 30+ labs - https://www.rupahealth.com/reference-guide

Rates of dementia are skyrocketing in the US and across the world. Losing cognitive function is one of the scariest experiences a person can have, and it's especially devastating for the patient's loved ones. What can we do to help fewer families experience the heartbreak of dementia? That's exactly what you're going to learn on this episode.    Today, health and science journalist Max Lugavere is back on The Model Health Show. He's here to share enlightening facts on how environmental factors can influence your risk of developing dementia. You're going to learn how things like exposure to air pollution, microplastics, and ultra-processed food can impact cognitive function over time.    Max is also sharing exciting details about his new documentary, foods to avoid for better brain health, and his personal experience of having a loved one go through dementia. His passion for this topic is palpable, and we can all take these tips to heart. I hope you enjoy this conversation with the one and only, Max Lugavere.   In this episode you'll discover:  What dementia is.   Why every case of dementia is unique.   How long it takes for symptoms of dementia to appear.  What are some of the different subtypes of dementia are.  The role that environment plays in the development of neurodegenerative diseases.  What percentage of dementia cases are genetic.   Which three dementia risk factors are non-modifiable.   The connection between type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer's disease.  How air pollution can contribute to the risk of neurogenerative diseases.  The top three food types to avoid in order to reduce your risk of dementia.   How ultra-processed foods and exposure to microplastics are connected.  Which oils and fats are best for brain health.  Why Max decided to make a documentary.  What to consider about determining your carbohydrate intake.   Items mentioned in this episode include:  Beekeepersnaturals.com/model - Save 20% on raw honey & other natural remedies!  Foursigmatic.com/model - Get an exclusive discount on your daily health elixirs!  Little Empty Boxes - Buy or rent Max's new documentary!  Genius Foods by Max Lugavere - Learn how to eat for a healthier brain  The Genius Life by Max Lugavere - Discover lifestyle tips for a healthier body  Genius Kitchen by Max Lugavere  Get recipes for a better brain and body   Connect with Max Lugavere Website / Podcast / Instagram  Join TMHS Facebook community - Model Nation   Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes:   Apple Podcasts  Spotify  Soundcloud  Pandora  YouTube   This episode of The Model Health Show is brought to you by Beekeeper's Naturals and Foursigmatic.   Reinvent your medicine cabinet for with clean, effective products powered by the beehive & backed by science. Claim your 20% discount at beekeepersnaturals.com/model.  Visit foursigmatic.com/model to get an exclusive 10% discount on mushroom and adaptogen-packed blends to improve your life.  

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down in-person with filmmaker and science author Max Lugavere. They discuss his upcoming film, “Little Empty Boxes,” that details his mother's progression through dementia, which set Max on his life's journey to understand and communicate the science behind health and nutrition. Dr. Peterson and Lugavere also discuss obesity, toxic exposure, hypertension, and elimination diets. Max Lugavere is a health and science journalist, filmmaker, and bestselling author. He is the author of the Genius trilogy of books, including the New York Times bestseller “Genius Foods” and the Wall Street Journal bestseller “Genius Kitchen.” He hosts The Genius Life podcast, one of the top health and wellness podcasts in the U.S. His appearances on The Today Show, The Rachael Ray Show, The Doctors, and The Joe Rogan Experience have made him a respected and well-known voice in the field. His debut film Little Empty Boxes, a project 10 years in the making and the first film to document the science of dementia prevention, is available for pre-order now at LittleEmptyBoxes.com. This episode was recorded on June 8th, 2024  - Links - For Max Lugavere: Pre-Order “Little Empty Boxes” (Film)  http://littleemptyboxes.com On X http://x.com/maxlugavere On Instagram http://instagram.com/maxlugavere The Genius Life on YouTube (podcast) http://youtube.com/maxlugavere The Genius Life on Spotify (podcast) https://open.spotify.com/show/5WkdjiVLo1kp3alPfFZItS?si=e0189092486a4653

Max Lugavere dives deep into the essential factors that contribute to living a longer and thriving life. Drawing from his extensive knowledge and expertise, Max shares invaluable insights on the foods to avoid, uncovering the detrimental impact they can have on our health and longevity. He sheds light on the critical importance of proactive measures to prevent chronic diseases, empowering you to take charge of your well-being.  Max emphasizes the transformative power of incorporating movement throughout the day, highlighting its positive effects on longevity and overall vitality. He explores the intricate relationship between sleep, circadian rhythm, and optimal eating windows, revealing how these factors can profoundly impact our health-span.  Max also delves into the profound significance of discovering our personal "why" for healthy living, igniting a sense of purpose and commitment to long-term well-being. André's Book Recommendations: https://www.knowthyself.one/books ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 1:34 A Vision for A Brighter, Healthier Life 3:50 Health Span vs Life Span 12:44 How the Food Industry Tricked Us 21:56 The Danger of Ultra-Processed Foods  28:12 3 Diet Changes That Make a Big Difference 33:04 Can a Plant-Based Diet Work? 36:56 Turning Knowledge into Real Change 46:19 Circadian Rhythm & Eating Windows 53:35 Optimizing Your Sleep  1:05:55 Easily Burn Calories Throughout the Day 1:15:58 Toxins in Our Environment 1:26:51 Doing the Best with What you Have 1:30:12 Finding Your “Why” 1:38:05 Importance of Community  1:41:35 Learning Through Relationship  1:45:07 Conclusion  ___________ Max Lugavere is a health and science journalist, filmmaker, and bestselling author. He is the author of the Genius trilogy of books, including the New York Times bestseller Genius Foods and the Wall Street Journal bestseller Genius Kitchen. He hosts The Genius Life podcast, one of the top health and wellness podcasts in the U.S, and has an audience of over 1.5 million followers across social media. His contributions to programs like The Rachael Ray Show, The Today Show, PBS's Brief but Spectacular, and The Doctors, along with features in VICE, Fast Company, The New York Times, People Magazine, and CNN, and appearances on The Joe Rogan Experience and The Diary of a CEO, have made him a respected and well-known voice in the field. An engaging speaker on relevant health and wellness topics, Lugavere regularly leads keynote talks and corporate seminars around the world. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxlugavere YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw-1kRP-tFmU7Byesum5XaQ Website: https://www.maxlugavere.com ___________ Looking to Start a Podcast? Podcasting Course: https://www.podcastpurpose.com/ Know Thyself Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ Website: https://www.knowthyself.one Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4wglCWTJeWQC0exBalgKg Listen to all episodes on Audio:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FSiemtvZrWesGtO2MqTZ4?si=d389c8dee8fa4026 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-thyself/id1633725927 André Duqum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/ Meraki Media https://merakimedia.com https://www.instagram.com/merakimedia/

Max Lugavere is a health expert breaking boundaries in nutrition and wellness. With bestselling books like Genius Foods and Genius Kitchen, he's shown how food and health are a power duo. His podcast, The Genius Life, is a sanctuary for millions seeking health enlightenment. Max is also a familiar face on TV, from The Rachael Ray Show, The Today Show, PBS's Brief but Spectacular, and The Doctors, along with features in VICE, Fast Company, The New York Times, People Magazine, and CNN. In this episode, Max shares his journey from the glitz of TV hosting to the depth of health and nutrition advocacy. He shares the ups and downs of his career transition, moving away from the camera's allure to discover a new purpose. Hear about the twists and challenges that reshaped Max's path, including moments of doubt and family health crisis.Join us as Max also opens up about vulnerability, the changing tides of relationships, and the pursuit of a purpose-driven life. Explore his insights on health, fitness, and even the intricacies of stable relationships in the modern world. This episode will surely teach you how to live a genius life!What We Discussed:00:00 Intro01:34 Max's journey from med school to filmmaking04:39 Working for Al Gore07:11 Becoming a hand model 08:37 Co-hosting and balancing screen time 09:56 Not knowing what to do after the job ended13:04 Being vulnerable and emotional14:02 People turning their back on you as soon as you become no value to them16:11 Trusting the process during challenging times21:49 How Max's passion for health was awaken25:57 Advocating for dementia28:03 Fortune cookie messages and manifestation31:24 Deciding to go all in on something33:17 Max's formula to success36:08 How to accept criticisms38:36 Max on releasing a documentary 41:45 Advice for someone who wants to prioritize their wellness47:58 Adapting diets for changing needs49:58 Exploring concussion-related health issues52:03 How reading a book about ketogenic diet influenced his bodybuilding journey54:43 Heavy lifting, muscle growth, and injury risks57:48 Max shares the positive impact of change on his overall well-being1:00:13 How to date when you're purpose driven?1:01:08 Going through life stages and finding meaning in relationships1:03:44 Being in a relationship with someone who has their life together1:05:10 What does stability look like?1:06:11 It's okay to not know everything in life1:08:07 Max's non-negotiable habits1:09:44 Rediscovering simple flavors in cooking1:12:31 Opinion on eating oatmeal before workout1:14:51 The debate around sugars and sweeteners1:16:59 What's next for Max?Follow Max Lugavere:https://www.maxlugavere.com/https://www.instagram.com/maxlugavere/https://www.facebook.com/MaxLugavere/https://twitter.com/maxlugaverehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw-1kRP-tFmU7Byesum5XaQhttps://www.maxlugavere.com/podcast-1Follow Mary Shenouda:https://www.instagram.com/paleochefhttps://paleochef.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryshenouda/https://www.tiktok.com/@paleochef

This episode is brought to you by. Rupa University, AG1, and Pendulum. Up to 90 percent of the population have an inadequate intake of vitamin D and around 40 percent are deficient. Vitamin D, which works closely with magnesium, is a steroid hormone and is critical for proper immune function. It also helps support healthy inflammation levels and is important for supporting bone health, improving mood, reducing cancer risk, and reducing the severity of illnesses, including respiratory illnesses.In today's episode, I talk with Dr. Elizabeth Boham and Max Lugavere about why your vitamin D level matters and how to increase it.Dr. Elizabeth Boham is a physician and nutritionist who practices Functional Medicine at The UltraWellness Center in Lenox, MA. Through her practice and lecturing she has helped thousands of people achieve their goals of optimum health and wellness. She witnesses the power of nutrition every day in her practice and is committed to training other physicians to utilize nutrition in healing.Max Lugavere is a health and science journalist and the author of the New York Times bestseller Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life, now published in 10 languages around the globe. His sophomore book, also a bestseller, is called The Genius Life: Heal Your Mind, Strengthen Your Body, and Become Extraordinary. Max is the host of a number one iTunes health and wellness podcast called The Genius Life. His new cookbook, Genius Kitchen, just hit the shelves. Max appears regularly on The Dr. Oz Show, The Rachael Ray Show, and The Doctors. He has contributed to Medscape, Vice, Fast Company, CNN, and The Daily Beast and has been featured on NBC's Nightly News and The Today Show and in the New York Times and People magazine. He is an internationally sought-after speaker and has given talks at South by Southwest, the New York Academy of Sciences, the Biohacker Summit in Stockholm, Sweden, and many others.This episode is brought to you by Rupa University, AG1, and Pendulum.If you're a healthcare provider who wants to learn more about Functional Medicine testing, go to rupauniversity.com to sign up for a free live class or a boot camp!Head to drinkAG1.com/HYMAN to receive 10 FREE travel packs of AG1 with your first purchase.Pendulum is offering my listeners 20% off their first month of an Akkermansia subscription with code HYMAN. Head to pendulumlife.com to check it out.Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here:Do You Need to Take Vitamin D?Supplements: Useful or Useless?How to Fix Your Brain and Live a Genius LifeUnderweight, Overtired, and Malnourished: How to Get Your Health Back on Track Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 79 of the Kreatures of Habit Podcast features Max Lugavere, a top health podcaster, science journalist, filmmaker, and author. He wrote The New York Times bestseller Genius Foods and The Wall Street Journal bestseller Genius Kitchen. From 2005-2011, Lugavere was a journalist for Al Gore's Current TV.Lugavere appears regularly on The Rachael Ray Show and The Doctors. He has contributed to VICE, Fast Company, CNN, and more. NBC Nightly News, The Today Show, PBS' Brief But Spectacular, The New York Times, and People Magazine have prominently featured Lugavere.He is an internationally sought-after speaker and has given talks at South by Southwest, TEDx, the New York Academy of Sciences, the Biohacker Summit in Stockholm, Sweden, and many others.In this episode, Michael and Max discuss the power of natural light, tips to optimize your strength training, and how to maximize brain processing through what you eat.

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/543maxlugavere Max Lugavere (IG: @maxlugavere) is a top health podcaster, wellness journalist, filmmaker, and author. He wrote The New York Times bestseller Genius Foods and The Wall Street Journal bestseller Genius Kitchen. Max is an internationally sought-after speaker and has given talks at South by Southwest, TEDx, the Biohacker Summit in Stockholm, Sweden, and many others. He's a wealth of knowledge in the realms of brain health, nutrition, fitness, weight loss and beyond - you'll get a lot of practical knowledge from this talk. In this episode, we discuss: Ultra-processed foods increase your risk of dementia The benefits of extra virgin olive oil Animal vs plant fats Are "healthy" chips actually good for you? Is whey protein considered an ultra-processed food? Protein is the most satiating macronutrient The beneficial role of whey protein 7 supplements Max recommends Do you need to take a fish oil supplement if you consume fish? Max's thoughts on consuming raw eggs Fat calories add up quickly Walking is fat loss magic The flexible dieting approach Resistance training = fat burning Intermittent fasting is a weight loss tool Pay attention to where your calories come from Utilize carbohydrates as a performance-enhancing tool Max prefers dietary diversity When to take a low-carb approach for weight loss Show sponsors: InsideTracker

This episode is brought to you by Paleovalley, Rupa Health, and Athletic Greens.Finding ways to add movement into your daily routine is one of the absolute best things you can do for yourself. Our bodies are meant to move, yet so many of us are sedentary due to desk jobs, low energy, or lack of motivation.In today's episode, I talk with Max Lugavere, Mark Sisson, Tony Robbins, and Peter Diamandis about why exercise is the cornerstone of good health and long life.Max Lugavere is a health and science journalist and the author of the New York Times bestseller Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life. His sophomore book, also a bestseller, is called The Genius Life: Heal Your Mind, Strengthen Your Body, and Become Extraordinary. Max is the host of a top iTunes health and wellness podcast called The Genius Life. His new cookbook is Genius Kitchen.Mark Sisson is the founder of the popular daily health blog, Mark's Daily Apple, godfather to the Primal food and lifestyle movement, and the New York Times bestselling author of The Keto Reset Diet. His latest book is Keto for Life, in which he discusses how he combines the keto diet with a Primal lifestyle for optimal health and longevity. Mark is the author of numerous other books as well, including The Primal Blueprint.Tony Robbins is an entrepreneur, New York Times bestselling author, and philanthropist honored by Accenture as one of the top 50 business intellectuals in the world. Through his philanthropy and partnership with Feeding America, he has provided more than 800 million meals and is on track to provide 1 billion meals by 2025.Peter Diamandis is the founder and executive chairman of the XPRIZE Foundation, which leads the world in designing and operating large-scale incentive competitions. He was recently named by Fortune as one of the “World's 50 Greatest Leaders.” He is also the executive founder of Singularity University, a graduate-level Silicon Valley institution that counsels the world's leaders on exponentially growing technologies.This episode is brought to you by Paleovalley, Rupa Health, and Athletic Greens. Paleovalley is offering my listeners 15% off their entire first order at paleovalley.com/hyman.Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 35 labs. Check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com.Right now, Athletic Greens is offering 10 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting athleticgreens.com/hyman.Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here:Max LugavereDr. Mark HymanMark SissonTony Robbins and Peter Diamandis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The human body was honed under conditions that no longer exist. The modern world has changed dramatically since our days as hunter gatherers, and it has caused widespread anxiety, stress, and disease, leaving our brains in despair. But science proves that the body and brain can be healed with the intervention of lifestyle protocols that help us to regain our cognitive birthrightKevin covers his top three takeaways from the book, which was difficult! So many great points and information inside of this one that can help change the quality of your life. Buy the book here: https://amzn.to/3LJJLW5+++++Subscribe to the Podcast!▶︎ PODCAST: https://pod.link/thebooklegionFollow us on Social Media:▶︎ WEBSITE | https://thebooklegion.com▶︎ YOUTUBE  |  http://bit.ly/2MZJ3Io▶︎ INSTAGRAM  |  https://instagram.com/thebooklegion▶︎ FACEBOOK  |  https://facebook.com/thebooklegionCheck out Tyzer Evans' other Podcast, Grind Sell Elevate here: https://pod.link/1387700042 Check out our sponsor Odin's Rune Clothing Co.: https://bit.ly/odinsrune, clothing for those who want to burn the boats to live a purpose-driven life Do you love Coffee? Our sponsor Coffee. Love. Hope. Has fun coffee mugs and shirts for gifts! Check out their store here: https://etsy.me/3gTBVfZ Need a virtual assistant? Check out this full-service virtual assistant company that help to streamline your life! https://www.chatterboss.com/schedule-consultation?via=tyzer

Today I was joined by the amazing Max Lugavere. He's known as the #1 expert when it comes to optimal nutrition and disease prevention. He speaks about his personal experience with his mom when she was diagnosed with Alzheimers, and how he dove deep into researching ways to prevent disease. Since then he has continued to share and expand on his knowledge. We talk about genius foods, veganism, oysters, gluten, dairy, all the things! My mind was blown by this episode - I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.    For Mari's Instagram click here!   For Max's Instagram click here!   For Max's podcast click here!   For Max's newest book: Genius Kitchen - click here!   To shop Bloom Nutrition Greens click here!    To download Mari's workout plan & recipes click here!     From the beginning, Greg and I felt like the Bloom customer was a Target girl, and now our Greens are easier to find than ever. I'm so excited that Greens are available in-store for the first time. You can also find Greens on Amazon, and a special offer just for our listeners -  use code POW on the Bloom website at www.bloomnu.com for 10% off.   Make the switch to raw today. Right now, Maev is offering $40 off your first order at meetmaev.com/POW.     Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to episode 163 with guest, Max Lugavere! This episode is all about the power of food: how our diet plays a role in maintaining optimal health.  To view full show notes, more information on our guests, resources mentioned in the episode, discount codes, transcripts, and more, visit https://www.drmindypelz.com/ep163/. My guest, Max Lugavere is a top health podcaster, science journalist, filmmaker, and author. He wrote The New York Times bestseller Genius Foods and The Wall Street Journal bestseller Genius Kitchen. From 2005-2011, Lugavere was a journalist for Al Gore's Current TV.   Lugavere appears regularly on The Rachael Ray Show and The Doctors. He has contributed to VICE, Fast Company, CNN, and more. NBC Nightly News, The Today Show, PBS' Brief But Spectacular, The New York Times, and People Magazine have prominently featured Lugavere.   He is an internationally sought-after speaker and has given talks at South by Southwest, TEDx, the New York Academy of Sciences, the Biohacker Summit in Stockholm, Sweden, and many others. Check out our fasting membership at resetacademy.drmindypelz.com. Please note our medical disclaimer.

My guest today is on a mission to help people feel better, live longer, and maximise their brain health by optimising their diet. Max Lugavere is a science journalist and a New York Times bestselling author. He believes brain decline is not inevitable, we all have agency in how we age, and the secret lies in our food. This drive began following his mother's diagnosis with Lewy body dementia aged just 58, and his frustration at the medical world's ineffective, drugs-only approach to treatment. Years spent trawling the research and asking experts, “Why her?” has given him a wealth of knowledge that he is keen to share with others.Through his books Genius Foods, The Genius Life, and cookbook Genius Kitchen, as well as a long-running podcast, Max shares evidence-based principles that will help all of us protect our brains. And his passion, along with an encyclopaedic ability to recall and communicate the science, is why I really wanted to talk to Max on my show.Max talks us through the three food types we should think about cutting out – and why. We discuss ultra-processed foods and why it's not in our nature to consume them in moderation. He explains the wholefood matrix, and the protective synergy that comes with eating foods, in a minimally processed state. If you've ever wondered about the healthiest fats to cook with, Max covers this in detail. He also shares which specific foods he recommends we all include in our diets and what brain-healthy nutrients they provide. Perhaps controversially, we discuss the adage ‘Everything in moderation' and why this might not be the healthiest approach. If we're going to declare some foods good, says Max, other foods must therefore be bad. And within the context of a sick population, surely we should be bolder about advising people to quit the food types we know are unnatural and harmful? Having experienced the trauma of his mother's illness, Max isn't bothered about the critics, he's just really keen to help people. He's an advocate for informed consent, sharing facts to enable us to make tailored, better food choices. Above all, his message is one of balance and realism. We can all make choices every single day that set us on the path to better health, even if we're only taking baby steps. I immensely enjoyed my conversation with him. I hope you enjoy listening.Support the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/feelbetterlivemore. For other podcast platforms go to https://fblm.supercast.com.Thanks to our sponsors:https://www.athleticgreens.com/livemorehttps://www.vivobarefoot.com/livemoreShow notes https://drchatterjee.com/330DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Athletic Greens, and InsideTracker. Blood sugar is one aspect of our biology that has major implications for how well we feel and function on a daily basis. When it is out of balance and our insulin spikes, it can set us up for health problems down the road. Luckily, there are many simple, realistic hacks that can help to successfully manage blood sugar without leaving you feeling deprived. In today's episode, I talk with Jessie Inchauspé, Max Lugavere, and Dr. Casey Means about the best hacks to reduce insulin spikes and why managing your blood sugar is necessary if you want to be healthy. Jessie Inchauspé holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from King's College London and a master's degree in biochemistry from Georgetown University. Her work at a genetic analysis start-up in Silicon Valley made her realize that, as the key to good health, food habits beat genetics. In her first book, Glucose Revolution, Jessie shares her startling discovery about the essential role of blood sugar in every aspect of our lives, from cravings to fertility, and the surprising hacks to optimize it while still eating the foods we love. Max Lugavere is a health and science journalist and the author of the New York Times bestseller Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life, now published in 10 languages around the globe. His sophomore book, also a bestseller, is called The Genius Life: Heal Your Mind, Strengthen Your Body, and Become Extraordinary. Max is the host of a number-one iTunes health and wellness podcast called The Genius Life. His new cookbook is Genius Kitchen. Dr. Casey Means is a Stanford-trained physician, Chief Medical Officer and cofounder of metabolic health company Levels, an associate editor of the International Journal of Disease Reversal and Prevention, and a guest lecturer at Stanford University. Her mission is to maximize human potential and reverse the epidemic of preventable chronic disease by empowering individuals with tools that can facilitate a deep understanding of our bodies and inform personalized and sustainable dietary and lifestyle choices. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Athletic Greens, and InsideTracker. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 20 labs. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. Right now when you purchase AG1 from Athletic Greens, you will receive 10 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting athleticgreens.com/hyman. Right now InsideTracker is offering my community 20% off at insidetracker.com/drhyman. Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here:Jessie InchauspéMax LugavereDr. Casey Means Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to download your FREE guide to 100x YOUR EFFICIENCY IN 10 EASY STEPS: https://bit.ly/3F8qOJLBuild IRONCLAD discipline in this FREE workshop: https://bit.ly/3RUnYuxOn Today's Episode:How shocking is it to think that by the time you are in your 30s and 40s that your brain is already showing signs of Alzheimer's. There is no immediate cure, YET, but there are things we can do to protect our brains around our diet and knowledge that we can actually apply and put into action.Max Lugavere is a wellness journalist, NY Times best-selling author and host of the Genius Life Podcast that geeks out on what it takes to get your health on point. His take on foods we should eat more of and things we should eat less of are based on science and filled with compassion.In this information rich episode Max and Tom cover a lot of ground on everything from knowing your precursors to Alzheimers, to foods you should be eating, oils you should be avoiding, to environmental concerns you need to be aware of and more. And if you thought your dental hygiene was on point, guess again. Max may ruin your daily use of mouthwash but will help you see why you need to adopt this dental habit instead!Check out Max Lugavere's latest book, Genius Kitchen: https://www.amazon.com/Genius-Kitchen-Delicious-Recipes-Strong/dp/006302294XQUOTES:“Alzheimer's disease begins in the brain 30 to 40 years if not longer before the first symptom.”“Lead your loved one to a greater vision of life, [...] you can't do it with force and you can't do it with aggression.”“Whether or not you're concerned about your risk for disease in the long term, all these things actually help you feel great in the here and now.” “Approach these oils with great caution because they didn't exist in the human food supply 200 years ago.”“Who in their right mind would think that it makes sense to sterilize the oral cavity every single day? You're supposed to have bacteria in your mouth.”“People who consume more meat, and especially processed meat, tend to have worse health outcomes.”“Low-fat vegetarian diets are associated with reduced testosterone. It's not like plants don't have a potential down-side.”Follow Max Lugavere:Website: https://www.maxlugavere.com/YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/maxlugavereTwitter: https://twitter.com/maxlugavereInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxlugavere/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1379050662

Max Lugavere is a best-selling author of books to help you maintain and preserve cognitive decline. Crush your next workout and support your Intermittent Fasting lifestyle with the Electrolyte + Creatine Combo by MYOXCIENCE : https://bit.ly/electrolyte-stix Use code podcast at checkout to save Link to Genius Kitchen https://amzn.to/3FA4TJT Episode Time Stamps 0:00 Intro 2:25 We believed that amyloid beta was the cause of Alzheimer's and dementia. 9:10 Drugs can reduce amyloid, but do not improve cognitive function. 14:30 Exercise is close to being a magic bullet for prevention of Alzheimer's. 15:30 Resistance training is the most effective form of exercise to slow cognitive decline. 22:50 IGF-1 is important for neuroplasticity. 28:05 Milk fat globulin membrane has a beneficial effect on cognitive function in children. 30:53 The presence of amyloid is a protective response to the brain's immune system. 21:40 Chronic hyperglycemia is associated with an impaired ability for glucose to enter the brain. 34:40 Inflammation exacerbates cognitive issues. 35:40 Loss of sense of smell is one of the first indicators for cognitive dysfunction. 38:20 Constipation is an early pre-clinical sign of impending Parkinson's disease. 39:10 Eyes are the only neurologic tissue that exists outside the brain. 40:15 Hearing loss is significant risk factor for developing dementia. 43:20 Insulin resistance: 80% of patients with Alzheimer's are insulin resistant. 46:10 With every food, a risk benefit analysis should be performed. 47:50 Fiber and caffeine can help you be a better cholesterol recycler. 55:35 Vegan diets starve your brain of valuable nutrients. 56:55 Red meat provides a great number of nutrients that are important for brain health. 01:03:40 Valuable blood makers: Fasting triglycerides, fasting blood sugar, fasting insulin, homocysteine, high sensitivity CRP, and omega 3 index. 01:05:40 You have modifiable dementia risk factors.

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/502maxlugavere Max Lugavere (IG: @maxlugavere) is a top health podcaster, wellness journalist, filmmaker, and author. He wrote The New York Times bestseller Genius Foods and The Wall Street Journal bestseller Genius Kitchen. Max is an internationally sought-after speaker and has given talks at South by Southwest, TEDx, the Biohacker Summit in Stockholm, Sweden, and many others. Stick around and learn how to make his epic longevity salad! In this episode, we discuss: Why dark leafy greens are important for longevity Carotenoids are found in extra virgin olive oil Tips for choosing the best olive oil Wild salmon is a powerful brain food What is astaxanthin + why it's beneficial Take an EPA & DHA supplement daily Grass-fed beef is a health food Learn how much protein you need in a day The longevity salad Max eats to break his fast Heavy cream doesn't elevate insulin What time Max closes his eating window Carbs before bed can support sleep quality How to foster gut resilience by eating “plant toxins” Weight loss tips you can start focusing on today Resistance training improves insulin sensitivity Quality sleep in important for overall health The benefits of eating berries A simple strategy to stop overeating nuts Show sponsors: Just Thrive

"Genius Kitchen" by Max Lugavere came from watching his fifty-eight year old mother get a rare form of dementia.  Max studied healthy eating for his mom's health.  He found that food can bring joy & pleasure into our lives without the guilt.  Cliff's "In the News" is BIRTHDAYS.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is BACK IN THE DAY.  Music - "Got the Talkin' Part Done" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Doak Turner, Dee Briggs.  "Back in the Day" (full song) by Bev Nelson, Nancy Anthis, Marc-Alan Barnette.

Max Lugavere is a wellness journalist, filmmaker, author, and host of the "The Genius Life" podcast. His new book, "The Genius Kitchen," is available now. https://www.maxlugavere.com/

On today's episode, I'm chatting with science journalist and New York Times best-selling author, Max Lugavere. Max Lugavere had always carried a passion for nutrition science and fitness. When his mom developed a rare form of dementia, Max took a deep dive into nutritional studies and its connection to preventing chronic illnesses. Through his learnings, he's become an advocate for health literacy and has since published The New York Times bestseller Genius Foods and The Wall Street Journal bestseller Genius Kitchen. Max shares everything we need to know about food science and how we can prevent chronic illnesses through our diet. We also talk on nutrition myths, veganism, the long-term effects of alcohol, and so much more. To check out Today's hot tip, Pellequr Spa, click HERE. To learn more about The Genius Life, click HERE.  To connect with Max, click HERE. To connect with Siff, click HERE. To learn more about Arrae, click HERE.   To learn more about Icing & Glitter, click HERE.    To get Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari, click HERE.   Head to babeoriginal.com and use code DREAMBIGGER at checkout to save 15% off your order.    Visit Clare at www.clare.com/dreambigger to get started. And receive $5 off your first gallon of paint. That's www.clare.com/dreambigger for $5 off.   Produced by Dear Media

On today's episode, I'm chatting with science journalist and New York Times best-selling author, Max Lugavere. Max Lugavere had always carried a passion for nutrition science and fitness. When his mom developed a rare form of dementia, Max took a deep dive into nutritional studies and its connection to preventing chronic illnesses. Through his learnings, he's become an advocate for health literacy and has since published The New York Times bestseller Genius Foods and The Wall Street Journal bestseller Genius Kitchen. Max shares everything we need to know about food science and how we can prevent chronic illnesses through our diet. We also talk on nutrition myths, veganism, the long-term effects of alcohol, and so much more. To check out Today's hot tip, Pellequr Spa, click HERE. To learn more about The Genius Life, click HERE.  To connect with Max, click HERE. To connect with Siff, click HERE. To learn more about Arrae, click HERE.   To learn more about Icing & Glitter, click HERE.    To get Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari, click HERE.   Head to babeoriginal.com and use code DREAMBIGGER at checkout to save 15% off your order.    Visit Clare at www.clare.com/dreambigger to get started. And receive $5 off your first gallon of paint. That's www.clare.com/dreambigger for $5 off.   Produced by Dear Media

This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and AirDoctor.Processed foods, sedentary lifestyles, and mixed messages about nutrition have completely disrupted our health, leading us to feel awful and long for better health. While it might seem complicated, identifying and turning around the unique offenders in your own life is simpler than you might think. On today's mini-episode, Dhru sits down with Max Lugavere to talk about streamlining your health so you can get back to feeling great. Max Lugavere is a health and science journalist and the author of three books: Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life, The Genius Life: Heal Your Mind, Strengthen Your Body, and Become Extraordinary, and Genius Kitchen. Max is also the host of a #1 iTunes health and wellness podcast called The Genius Life.Max is an internationally sought-after speaker and appears regularly on the Dr. Oz Show, the Rachael Ray Show, and The Doctors. He has contributed to Medscape, Vice, Fast Company, CNN, and the Daily Beast, and he has been featured on NBC Nightly News and the Today Show, as well as in the New York Times and People magazine. In this episode we dive into: -Max's approach to dairy consumption-The relationship between full-fat dairy consumption and metabolic health-How to make coffee healthier-The benefits of saturated fat and how much value we should place on LDL levels-How salt can positively impact our health-The power of movement and exercise for brain health Listen to the full episode here.For more on Max, follow him on Instagram @maxlugavere, Facebook @maxlugavere, YouTube @maxlugavere, and through his website maxlugavere.com. Get his book, Genius Kitchen, at geniuskitchenbook.com. Listen to his podcast, The Genius Life, here.This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and AirDoctor.InsideTracker provides detailed nutrition and lifestyle guidance based on your individual needs. Right now, they're offering my podcast community 20% off. Just go to insidetracker.com/DHRU to get your discount and try it out for yourself.AirDoctor is an affordable and efficient way to create clean air in your home. Right now, they are offering my community $300 off. That's up to 50% off their normal price! Visit drhyman.com/filter to redeem this offer today. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max Lugavere is a top health podcaster, wellness journalist, filmmaker, and author. He wrote The New York Times bestseller Genius Foods and The Wall Street Journal bestseller Genius Kitchen. From 2005-2011, Lugavere was a journalist for Al Gore's Current TV. Lugavere appears regularly on The Rachael Ray Show and The Doctors. He has contributed to VICE, Fast Company, CNN, and more. NBC Nightly News, The Today Show, PBS' Brief But Spectacular, The New York Times, Fox News, and People Magazine have prominently featured Lugavere. He is an internationally sought-after speaker and has given talks at South by Southwest, TEDx, the New York Academy of Sciences, the Biohacker Summit in Stockholm, Sweden, and many others.

In this episode Josh discusses his fitness journey and everything he has learned along the way. Everything from low carbs and insulin levels, supplements, Zone 2 training, and the principle: "How do we not go through this again?" There are several starting points of resources discussed in this episode and a follow up blog post will be coming soon, but in the meantime here is a list of people you can follow and information that has informed and supports our nutrition and fitness journey: Max Lugavere: His Instagram is filled with great information and his book Genius Kitchen is my favorite recipe book and it's very informative nutritionally. He has an incredible podcast where he dives deeper into topics. Dr. Eric Berg: His Youtube channel is one of my favorites. He talks about insulin, egg intake, and has a wide variety of topics you can jump into with your nutrition. Here is his egg video on why you should eat eggs everyday. Here is the article I reference from Healthline about low carb diets. Here is my Instagram, I will be making a guide of the best fitness pages to follow for workouts. Link for BPN supplements. Link for Onnit Alpha Brain supplements. Link for BEAM CBD. Lift heavy, run in Zone 2, get good sleep, eat clean, enjoy your cheat meals, and learn to love the process of becoming the best version of yourself. *I have no affiliation with any of these links or pages. They have just been informative and we have personally used their products.

Tune into The Mountain Life at 9 am following the Local News Hour and NPR News. In light of it being a great summer holiday week, hosts Lynn Ware Peak and Pete Stoughton are taking today off and rebroadcasting two of their favorite shows.First up (01:14), local Park City resident and founder of the Kresser Institute, Chris Kresser. Chris is a renowned expert, clinician, and educator in the fields of Functional Medicine and ancestral health. His mission is to provide the next generation of functional health practitioners and coaches with the skills, tools, and training they need to turn the tide of chronic disease—and change the future of medicine.Then (25:15) writer, filmmaker, and health enthusiast Max Lugavere, who wrote best-seller Genius Foods, is now back with Genius Kitchen. His new book includes more information on how to use food as medicine, and as a means to enhance your brainpower.

As you know, it's my mission to help teach you how to build the MINDSET and SKILLS that will help you live an extraordinary life - and over the last few months I've been working hard behind the scenes to help create a brand-new tool that will help you do that. It's called Kyzen - and I am proud to announce that I will be bringing it to the world later this year to challenge you to empower yourself and accomplish greater things in life. To learn more, join my Discord at http://impacttheory.com/discordBig goals require DISCIPLINE. By it's very nature, discipline requires you to do hard things - and that is a skill you can LEARN. I'm teaching my process to build Ironclad Discipline in a new workshop - you can register at discipline.impacttheory.com!On Today's Episode:How do we avoid a recipe for disaster when it's leaving us undernourished and overfed? Max Lugavere, science journalist, NY Times best-selling author and host of the Genius Life Podcast, is joining Tom and running down the role of sugar in obesity and what foods are better to avoid when you want to optimize your body's nourishment and stop overeating.Medical costs due to obesity was near $173 billion in the United States in 2019. Being over weight literally has a higher price tag that reaches far beyond the personal affects and limitations it places on your body and lifestyle. By now, we are well aware of how sugar is destroying our health, but is it really every kind of sugar, and what can you do about it to see improvement without feeling shamed and degraded for not being “skinny.” Max also addresses why being skinny and a smaller size doesn't equate to being healthier and healthy actually looks like.“Eat what you need to build” -Tom BilyeuCheck out Max Lugavere's latest book, Genius Kitchen: https://www.amazon.com/Genius-Kitchen-Delicious-Recipes-Strong/dp/006302294X SHOW NOTES:0:00 Introduction Max Lugavere0:28 | Avoid These Foods8:38 | Surprising Impacts of Sugar20:03 | Should You Eat Dairy?29:34 | The Worst Oils to Consume45:34 | Is Mouthwash Bad for You?52:48 | Meat Vs. PlantsQUOTES:“There should be no shame attached to obesity. We should be encouraging people to shift their body at any stage to a more healthy state.” [2:25]“The reason added sugar plays a role in the obesity epidemic is because we don't tire of consuming it…” [7:05]“I think butter is actually a food worth relegating to the indulgence category, [...] butter is a manmade product, dairy is made by nature.” [22:50]“That's the problem with eating out in general, you can't always predict how a food is going to make you feel.” [29:25]“Approach these oils with great caution because they didn't exist in the human food supply 200 years ago.” [39:50]“Indulge when you choose to because no single meal, single indulgence, is going to sway your health in any direction, positive or negative.” [45:03]“People who frequently use mouthwash, what you're doing is you're nuking bacteria in your mouth that are required to create and recycle nitric oxide...” [46:13]“People who consume more meat, and especially processed meat, they tend to have worst health outcomes but that's because [...] they tend to be more sedentary, they tend to smoke more. People that are vegan tend to be more health conscious…” [56:11]“I'm not saying that everyone should go out and become carnivores, [...] but I think we do need to get back to some sort of semblance of common sense…” [1:00:28]“It's not like plants don't have a potential downside…” [1:01:42]Follow Max Lugavere: Website: https://www.maxlugavere.com/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/maxlugavere Twitter: https://twitter.com/maxlugavere Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxlugavere/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1379050662

As you know, it's my mission to help teach you how to build the MINDSET and SKILLS that will help you live an extraordinary life - and over the last few months I've been working hard behind the scenes to help create a brand-new tool that will help you do that. It's called Kyzen - and I am proud to announce that I will be bringing it to the world later this year to challenge you to empower yourself and accomplish greater things in life. To learn more, join my Discord at http://impacttheory.com/discordBig goals require DISCIPLINE. By it's very nature, discipline requires you to do hard things - and that is a skill you can LEARN. I'm teaching my process to build Ironclad Discipline in a new workshop - you can register at discipline.impacttheory.com!On Today's Episode:How do we avoid a recipe for disaster when it's leaving us undernourished and overfed? Max Lugavere, science journalist, NY Times best-selling author and host of the Genius Life Podcast, is joining Tom and running down the role of sugar in obesity and what foods are better to avoid when you want to optimize your body's nourishment and stop overeating.Medical costs due to obesity was near $173 billion in the United States in 2019. Being over weight literally has a higher price tag that reaches far beyond the personal affects and limitations it places on your body and lifestyle. By now, we are well aware of how sugar is destroying our health, but is it really every kind of sugar, and what can you do about it to see improvement without feeling shamed and degraded for not being “skinny.” Max also addresses why being skinny and a smaller size doesn't equate to being healthier and healthy actually looks like.“Eat what you need to build” -Tom BilyeuCheck out Max Lugavere's latest book, Genius Kitchen: https://www.amazon.com/Genius-Kitchen-Delicious-Recipes-Strong/dp/006302294X SHOW NOTES:0:00 Introduction Max Lugavere0:28 | Avoid These Foods8:38 | Surprising Impacts of Sugar20:03 | Should You Eat Dairy?29:34 | The Worst Oils to Consume45:34 | Is Mouthwash Bad for You?52:48 | Meat Vs. PlantsQUOTES:“There should be no shame attached to obesity. We should be encouraging people to shift their body at any stage to a more healthy state.” [2:25]“The reason added sugar plays a role in the obesity epidemic is because we don't tire of consuming it…” [7:05]“I think butter is actually a food worth relegating to the indulgence category, [...] butter is a manmade product, dairy is made by nature.” [22:50]“That's the problem with eating out in general, you can't always predict how a food is going to make you feel.” [29:25]“Approach these oils with great caution because they didn't exist in the human food supply 200 years ago.” [39:50]“Indulge when you choose to because no single meal, single indulgence, is going to sway your health in any direction, positive or negative.” [45:03]“People who frequently use mouthwash, what you're doing is you're nuking bacteria in your mouth that are required to create and recycle nitric oxide...” [46:13]“People who consume more meat, and especially processed meat, they tend to have worst health outcomes but that's because [...] they tend to be more sedentary, they tend to smoke more. People that are vegan tend to be more health conscious…” [56:11]“I'm not saying that everyone should go out and become carnivores, [...] but I think we do need to get back to some sort of semblance of common sense…” [1:00:28]“It's not like plants don't have a potential downside…” [1:01:42]Follow Max Lugavere: Website: https://www.maxlugavere.com/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/maxlugavere Twitter: https://twitter.com/maxlugavere Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxlugavere/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1379050662

Genius Kitchen. Have what you need, use what you have, and enjoy it like never before!!! This is a fun and helpful book to help get your kitchen to a place that works for you and your family. Today Tess and I talk about the steps Kendra suggests to 1-Prioritize, 2- Essentialize, 3-organize, 4-personalize and 5-systemize. Mentioned Resources: Purchase our featured book,”End Emotional Eating” here to read along with us! The Lazy Genius Kitchen by Kendra Adachi The Lazy Genius on YouTube DMA Podcast Featuring Kendra Adachi Hello Fresh Meal Kits The Lazy Genius Way Rhythms of Renewal by Rebekah Lyons Brene Brown Ted Talk on shame Credits: Follow us on our Facebook page for more updates and community events. Edited and music by Stephan Ainley.

Welcome to the fourth installment of...The Zaddy Zone. This week we have Max Lugavere, or as some of you have referred to, Snack Lugavere. First we address the latest social media health fad, "are vegetables bad for you", work our way through gut microbiome, immunity, hunger, hermetic effect, then cancer fighting compounds, bioavailable nutrients, healthy user bias, human evolution, choline, cognitive health, mitochondrial health and Max's dating life to name a few.Max is a top health podcaster - The Genius Life - wellness journalist, filmmaker, and author. He wrote The New York Times bestseller Genius Foods and The Wall Street Journal bestseller Genius Kitchen. From 2005-2011, Lugavere was a journalist for Al Gore's Current TV.Lugavere appears regularly on The Rachael Ray Show and The Doctors. He has contributed to VICE, Fast Company, CNN, and more. NBC Nightly News, The Today Show, PBS' Brief But Spectacular, The New York Times, and People Magazine have prominently featured Lugavere.He is an internationally sought-after speaker and has given talks at South by Southwest, TEDx, the New York Academy of Sciences, the Biohacker Summit in Stockholm, Sweden, and many others.You can find him at:http://instagram.com/maxlugaverehttp://www.facebook.com/maxlugaverehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw-1kRP-tFmU7Byesum5XaQhttp://maxl.ug/tglSubscribe or keep tuning in at:https://www.instagram.com/thelukecook...https://www.tiktok.com/@thelukecook?l...https://thelukecook.com

Whether you want to lose some weight, drop the fluff, or just lean up & feel good in your body, this episode if for you. There's a ton of noise out there of “eat this, don't eat that.” There's a lot of “miracle” foods guaranteeing results. We want to debunk some myths & give you freedom to enjoy foods that you love, but still get the results you desire. Because 95% of diets end up in gaining all the weight back, so let's just stop this cycle. We will talk about how it is blood sugar control that is a major contributor in the weight loss. We debunk the “one thing” or “restriction” mentality that keeps you frustrated or overwhelmed. We will also discuss HOW you eat matters to your weight loss journey (did someone say stressed?). What we're Loving This Week! Tracy is loving her new cookbook Genius Kitchen that's packed with some healthy brain & body recipes that have already made her feel better in her body! Jess loves her Essential Oils for both nutritional & immune support, but also just flavoring her water to make it more fun. (hey, anything to get us to drink more water is a bonus!!) Thanks for tuning in for another episode! We want to get to know you! Let's connect! Make sure to join our Facebook Community Hardwired For Health to continue the conversation or on Instagram bejourneystrong or Tracy's Instagram movement.warrior to learn if our Neuro-Hacking Health Success Method is right for you! You can also directly message us at Journeystrong3@gmail.com. And, if you got some value from this, we want to hear about it, share it with a friend and write a review! It's how more people will get this valuable message! If you're ready to schedule your Free Clarity Call & get our free Nutrition Guide, Grab it Here so we can guide you to your health success!

Did you know that 60% of the calories we consume come from packaged, processed foods that provide no satiety effect? As a result, we overeat those foods - and the repercussions are grim. Research shows that 1 in 2 adults by the year 2030 could be overweight or obese. And almost 9 in 10 adults have at least some degree of metabolic syndrome. In this conversation with Max Lugavere, you'll learn why the solution lies at the end of our forks. Max – a health and science journalist, New York Times bestselling author, and host of the podcast The Genius Life – talks about how we ended up here… and how to get ourselves out of this metabolic mess. Max shares with JJ the shocking diagnosis that pushed him to dive deep for health and wellness solutions. Along the way, he learned the connection between blood sugar and dementia, why brain health doesn't get the recognition it deserves (and the disastrous consequences), what makes us overeat sugary, processed foods (it's not a lack of willpower!), and why the calories-in-calories-out model has been a dismal failure. Whether you want to lose weight, support brain health, or look and feel your best (or all of the above!), you won't want to miss this information-packed episode. Tune in and take notes. You'll quickly see why JJ calls this one of her top 10 interviews. Get Max's free e-book to celebrate the release of Genius Kitchen http://jjvirgin.com/geniuskitchen

Today, Commander Divine speaks with Max Lugavere, NYT best-selling author and health journalist. His latest book, Genius Kitchen, delivers nutritious recipes to help keep a sharp brain and strong body. In this episode, Max debunks common food myths, discusses the best diet for brain and metabolic health, how much protein you really need, and more. Key Takeaways: Meat is the most bioavailable protein found in nature. Animal proteins are building blocks that are ready to easily plug and play in our bodies. Omega-3s derived from plants, on the other hand (walnuts, chia seeds, flax seeds, etc.) have to undergo a complex biological transformation before they can be used in the body. The efficacy of those processes differ from person to person. Prevention is the cure. 60% of deaths worldwide occur due to noncommunicable, preventable conditions… and most of them start brewing well before the first symptoms occur. However, there is good research linked to certain diets (like the ketogenic diet) and their ability to prevent noncommunicable diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. That's why it's critical to adopt the right diet as early as possible. Some meat is better than none. Meat is nutrient dense, has fat-soluble antioxidants to protect the brain, and is a great source of highly bioavailable protein. It also has unique nutrients like creatine for brain energy metabolism. While dose matters of course, the benefits of eating meat generally outweigh the risks. Coffee is good for you... if you use a filter. Coffee contains a compound called cafestol, which is a very powerful elevator of LDL cholesterol. While cafestol is almost completely absorbed by a paper filter, using a French press allows it to filter through to your cup. If you're prone to high cholesterol levels, run your coffee through a paper filter.

If you've ever even scratched the surface of diet research, you know there are many misconceptions and lots of loosely interpreted research that many advocates of certain diets will use to vehemently defend their point of view while denouncing other diets. Here to help us see through that kind of research is return guest, Max Lugavere, a filmmaker, health and science journalist, and the author of the New York Times bestseller, Genius Foods. He is also the host of the number one iTunes health podcast, The Genius Life, and his most recent cookbook, Genius Kitchen, is number one in the nutrition category on Amazon. Focused on brain health, performance, and longevity, Max shares his research in order to help us eat a well-rounded diet and optimize our health. In today's episode, he speaks candidly his own dietary biases and what he feels are the top five foods that we should all be including in our diet. We talk about lab work transparency, his growing social media platforms, and how he was able to rise above the noise to become one of the leading voices in wellness. We also discuss how he approaches engaging with trolls and ‘passionate' commenters, which he gets a lot of, given his position as a prolific health enthusiast! For all this and more from one of the foremost authorities on nutrition, make sure not to miss today's conversation with Max Lugavere!

How would you rate your diet today?   This week, Ash talks with Max Lugavere, a filmmaker, health and science journalist, New York Times best-seller and host of the #1 iTunes health podcast The Genius Life.   Max and Ashley debunk nutrition and diet trends out there, how to improve your diet, and what is the secret behind superfoods. Max is a wealth of nutritional knowledge and shares insights on how to properly season food, how to cook foods for nutrition consumption and so much more.   This is the food episode filled with nuggets of knowledge you didn't even know you needed to learn.    In This Episode, You'll Learn: The impact of processed food on fertility, health, and disease prevention.  How to enhance your performance at work every day through the food you eat.  Proper cookware care to prevent harmful cooking. The true superfoods of the supermarket, and how to find affordable nutrients. What to consider with food sensitivities, lactose intolerance, and gluten sensitivity.   Where to Find Max Lugavere https://www.maxlugavere.com/ Genius Kitchen by Max Lugavere The Genious Life Podcast with Max Lugavere   SOUL CBD Visit ashleystahl.com/soul and use the code YOUTURN at checkout for 15% off your order!   Athletic Greens Visit athleticgreens.com/YOUTURN to get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase.    Sanebox: Sign up for Sanebox at  https://www.sanebox.com/youturn Click on this exclusive link to automatically get a $25 credit applied to your account AND get a 14-day FREE trial.

The Minimalists talk about the clutter that invades our counters, cabinets, and refrigerators with Max Lugavere, author of Genius Kitchen, and they answer the following questions: What is essential to prepare healthy meals? (02:39) What is a Thermapen? (04:31) Why are glass containers better for storage than plastic containers? (04:56) What is the value of the cast-iron skillet in the kitchen? (06:17) What are the pros and cons of the microwave? (11:08) What are the benefits of sous vide? (13:11) What are the dangers of using kitchen items with nonstick coatings? (13:51) What kitchen cleaning products and methods have you found safe, effective, and minimal that prevent foodborne illnesses and keep everything spotless when not in use? (20:40) How do we ensure we keep the appropriate amount of food on hand for our household? (27:16) How do we efficiently and effectively cook in tiny kitchens? (33:22) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support

This episode is brought to you by Pendulum and InsiderTracker.There's a compound in coffee that can disrupt our metabolic health that most people aren't aware of: cafestol.Cafestol is responsible for the oil in roasted coffee beans and is linked to high LDL cholesterol levels. Studies show that cafestol increases LDL cholesterol by suppressing LDL receptor activity and reducing the breakdown of LDL cholesterol. It has also been linked to higher total cholesterol and triglycerides, with little effect on HDL cholesterol.If you're someone who drinks a lot of French press coffee and you have unexplained high LDL levels, this topic might be worth paying attention to.Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru shares a super-simple hack to cut down on the cafestol in your cup that he learned from a recent conversation he had with our dear friend Max Lugavere in honor of the launch of his latest cookbook, Genius Kitchen.Also mentioned in this episode:-Try This: How to Hack Your Coffee to Lower Your LDL-Try This: Why You Need a Coffee Break and How to Do It-Top Food Hacks to Supercharge Your Health with Max LugavereFor more on Dhru Purohit, follow him on Instagram @dhrupurohit, and YouTube @dhrupurohit. Text Dhru at 302-200-5643 or click here. Interested in joining Dhru's Facebook community? Submit your request to join here.For more on Dhru Purohit, be sure to follow him on Instagram @dhrupurohit, on Facebook @dhruxpurohit, on Twitter @dhrupurohit, and on YouTube @dhrupurohit. You can also text Dhru at (302) 200-5643 or click here https://my.community.com/dhrupurohit.This episode is brought to you by Pendulum and InsiderTracker.Pendulum is the first company to figure out how to harness the amazing benefits of Akkermansia in a probiotic capsule. To receive 20% off your first purchase of Pendulum's Akkermansia probiotic supplement, go to Pendulumlife.com and use code DHRU20.InsideTracker provides detailed nutrition and lifestyle guidance based on your individual needs. Right now, they're offering my podcast community 20% off. Just go to insidetracker.com/DHRU to get your discount and try it out for yourself. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Entrepreneurs need to stay on top of their game by mentally, spiritually, and physically upgrading their health. Max Lugavere is just the person to make it happen. He is a health and science journalist and the author of the New York Times best-seller Genius Foods, published in 8 languages around the globe. Max is also the host of the #1 iTunes health podcast, The Genius Life. Lugavere appears regularly on the Dr. Oz Show, the Rachael Ray Show, and The Doctors. He has contributed to Medscape, Vice, Fast Company, CNN, and The Daily Beast, has been featured on NBC Nightly News, The Today Show, and in The New York Times and People Magazine. Dive in and learn how to live a genius life by starting with adopting an ethical, optimal, and informed diet culture. Things you will learn in this episode:[00:01 - 07:35] Opening Segment I welcome Max to the show referencing our previous interviewMax dispels some common myths about health and health trendsThere is no one size fits all diet or regiment Realize that everyone is different and not everything works for everyone Your diet is not your identity The only reason to go vegan is if you don't like or can't have meatYou can be an “ethical omnivore.” [07:36 - 12:27] How to Live a Genius Life: The Ethical and Optimal Diet CultureMax gives his perspective on shifting food culture towards ethical standardsWe need to move towards ethics, not completely remove key nutrientsSound science still dictates that animal products are optimal for health How to know which meat products are ethical to buy Organic vs. GMO products Look for Free Range and Pasture Raised meat Grass-fed and grass-finishedMax explains key distinctions in his book Genius Kitchen[12:28 - 22:11] Build Genius Health by Starting Now Max gives us insight into his life and career before the success of his first book Max's venture into health and especially fitness Marrying a passion for health with his skill in writing and storytelling Max's turning point and realizations after his mom's diagnosis We have the opportunity now to prevent future diseaseBe a good model for your kids Instead of being restrictive make healthy food a positive experienceA quick word from our sponsor[22:12 - 44:02] Best Strategies for Genius HealthHow to get a hold of more resources from Maxhttps://geniuskitchenbook.com/ The health benefits of regular home cooking How to learn more about healthPubMedGet acquainted with science and research for yourself ScienceDaily - press releasesMedicalXpressHow to start finding the best fitness and diet plan for you The hidden importance of auditing your sleep first Make sure to celebrate “non-scale wins” Max challenges the soundness of Food Sensitivity Tests The importance of focusing on looking for signs of a Leaky Gut Recommendations on how to heal and improve your gut A look into some of the adverse effects of GlutenThe incredible importance of taking care of your gut first Max shares his opinion of “Detox diets” The unhealthy relationship with “toxing” followed by “cleansing”Detoxify as naturally as possible The benefits of heat and cold stress[44:03 - 46:19] Closing Segment ThE RaNDoM RouNd Want to connect with Max? You can follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Upgrade your life and your health by checking out https://www.maxlugavere.com/. Start hiring right now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at indeed.com/network. Offer valid through March 31st, 2022.Check out squarespace.com/travis for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, use code: TRAVIS to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Right now, Thesis is offering our listeners 10% off your first starter kit when you visit take thesis.com/TRAVIS.Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments.Tweetable Quotes: “You can be an ethical omnivore… It's my perspective that we don't change the system by opting out entirely, we change the system by voting with our dollars for the system that we want to see.” - Max Lugavere“Get acquainted with science and research, I think that's super important. I think we lack as a population, scientific literacy - that's a big problem…” - Max Lugavere Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Purchase a copy of Max's book, Genius Kitchen, here: https://amzn.to/3qOMxy6Combining the dietary recommendations in his bestselling Genius Foods and the lifestyle recommendations of The Genius Life, Genius Kitchen features shockingly delicious, nutrient-packed recipes that will energize your mind, strengthen your body, and pave a path to health that you'll feel with the first bite.Max Lugavere's debut book Genius Foods was groundbreaking, providing much-needed information on brain health that was embraced by thousands, and became an instant New York Times bestseller. His second book, The Genius Life, introduced an easy-to-implement protocol for strengthening your body and mind. This is the follow-up fans have been waiting for: the companion cookbook, filled with over 100 delicious recipes to help you lose weight, feel great and reach optimum health.Inspired by traditions from around the globe, the 100-plus recipes and stunning photographs in Genius Kitchen feature an international twist, with bold flavors that favor simplicity and quality of ingredients over complexity and quantity. In addition, Max lists the basic, healthy ingredients and tools that are essential for a well-stocked kitchen and pantry, and offers techniques and best practices for healthy cooking and eating well on a budget.Max wants everyone to be well and enjoy great food—a legacy imparted on him by the tragic health of his mother. Part cookbook, part wellness guide, Genius Kitchen provides key insights that make healthy eating a breeze. Max explains the importance of whole, fresh foods, how various nutrients work together to keep you healthy, and how to get fit without counting calories. Breaking down each meal component, Max explains the art and science of nutrition without the dogma so that you can feel your best every day without sacrificing your love of eating.Whether you are a novice cook or seasoned in the kitchen; just beginning the journey to wellness, or health-conscious but wanting to up your game, everyone will benefit from the information presented in Genius Kitchen—and enjoy some epic food in the process.For more information about the Figuring It Out Podcast, visit www.figuringitout.tv.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

As Max Lugavere states, "Eating junk food is so common that when someone eats healthy, it's labeled dieting."Listen in as we give a high level overview and key takeways from the book, Genius Kitchen, a combo cookbook and nutrition manual. Max Lugavere is also the author of Genius Foods and is on a quest to help us become smarter, happier, and more productive while protecting our brains.As runners, we want to run faster and run longer. Nutrition plays a vital role in this quest. What are 10 superfoods we can try as runners? What are some things we should avoid? Why is periodic stress helpful while chronic stress is harmful?Read more about running after age 40 at Running With Grit: https://runningwithgrit.com

In this episode, we dive into the best and most affordable ways to supercharge your brain health, prevent Alzheimer's Disease, overcome depression through nutrition, and resist a sedentary lifestyle even when you're too lazy to move. With a relatable tone, Max breaks down the connection between cognitive health and cardiovascular health, how critical sunlight exposure is to our circadian biology, what technology is doing to our IQ, and why it's necessary to see food as medicine if you want to build and maintain a healthier eating habit.   Max Lugavere is the author of the New York Times best-seller "Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life," published in 8 languages around the globe. He is also the host of the #1 iTunes health podcast The Genius Life. His newest book "Genius Kitchen" is available for pre-order now.                                                                                                                                                                                                           What we discuss: 0:00 - Introduction to Max Lugavere 2:00 - How his mom's diagnosis changed his entire life 7:00 - Is dementia a genetic destiny? 12:40 - Is technology destroying our IQ? 18:00 - #1 Tip to optimize your cognitive function 22:00 - The power of diet & exercise in treating depression & hypertension 28:00 - How to prevent social media from damaging your brain health 31:00 - Strategies to keep your brain sharper every day 45:00 - Does being physically frail make you more at risk of dementia? 48:00 - All about "Genius Kitchen" 53:00 - Foods for dementia prevention + healthiest sources of protein   Learn more from Max Lugavere: Website: https://www.maxlugavere.com/ Instagram: @maxlugavere Books: https://www.maxlugavere.com/book   Related links: The revised version of the Align Method book is now available with 22 brand-new exercises! Order here: alignpodcast.com/alignbook alignpodcast.com/alignmethod for a special discount  www.organifi.com/align and use ALIGN during checkout to receive 20% magbreakthrough.com/alignpodcast and use ALIGN10 during checkout to save 10%. icebarrel.com/align to get 125$ OFF  

This episode is brought to you by Eight Sleep, Rupa Health, and InsideTracker.We often think of eating well in terms of managing our weight or heart health, but what about supporting the brain? There are so many foods we can eat to support better cognition, reduce the risk of neurodegenerative diseases, and feel sharper, smarter, and happier every day. Along those same lines, many of the processed foods in our Standard American Diet are sabotaging our brain health with loads of excess sugar and other sneaky ingredients. I'm excited to sit down with Max Lugavere to explore what it looks like to eat a diet that specifically benefits the brain. If you're thinking you don't need that focus in your personal diet, think again: these habits and foods are benefiting your entire body, too. Max Lugavere is a health and science journalist and the author of the New York Times best-seller Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life, now published in 10 languages around the globe. His sophomore book, also a best-seller, is called The Genius Life: Heal Your Mind, Strengthen Your Body, and Become Extraordinary. Max is the host of a #1 iTunes health and wellness podcast, called The Genius Life. His new cookbook, Genius Kitchen, just hit shelves yesterday. This episode is brought to you by Eight Sleep, Rupa Health, and InsideTracker.To check out Eight Sleep's Pod Pro mattress or mattress cover and save $150 at check out, go to eightsleep.com/mark.Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com.Right now, InsideTracker is offering my community 20% off at insidetracker.com/drhyman.Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): How Max's mother's illness led him to understand the relationship between diet and brain health (5:38 / 2:30) Scientific evidence of how nutrition influences the brain (9:21 / 6:00) Superfoods for the brain (15:07 / 11:35) Why we overeat ultra-processed, but not nutritionally satisfying, foods (19:26 / 16:15)Health effects of meat consumption (33:12 / 28:15) Health benefits of eggs and some types of dairy (46:36 / 43:26) Dark, leafy greens and brain health (53:43 / 48:35) Cooking at home (59:05 / 53:49) Natural food sources of collagen (1:02:26 / 57:18) The best and worst cooking oils (1:04:53 / 59:46) Learn more about Max at maxlugavere.com and get his new book, Genius Kitchen, at geniuskitchenbook.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Max Lugavere, who begun his career as a Generalist Journalist was sent down a rabbit hole of research into food and wellness once his mother began suffering with a rare form of dementia. He has since dedicated his life to research and share his knowledge through his platforms in how to protect your body and brain through food. Today he joins the show to talk about his new cook book, Genius Kitchen. Part cookbook, part wellness guide, Genius Kitchen provides key insights that make healthy eating a breeze. Max explains the importance of whole, fresh foods, how various nutrients work together keep you healthy, and how to get fit without counting calories. Plus, he shares a few recipes from his cookbook on the show that you can cook up right now!Get your copy of Genius Kitchen Hereand thenClick here to join Shaun's 30 Day Challenge! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Contrary to popular belief, the key to longevity and vitality isn't packaged up in a magical superfood elixir or workout routine… There are many intricate factors to living a long, thriving life and they're nuanced for each and every one of us. Max Lugavere is a filmmaker, health and science journalist, podcast host, and best-selling author of Genius Foods and Genius Kitchen who believes that living a life Ever Forward means doing a little bit better today than yesterday.  How can we eat better, move better, and live better starting today? In this discussion, Max and Chase talk about how to make your brain healthier and your body stronger through incorporating “Genius Foods” and healthy rituals into your daily life. Max shares his candid thoughts on what foods to eat for longevity, misconceptions and myths around the “Blue Zones”, and the power of both medicinal and culinary mushrooms. Plus, he shares what his Genius Kitchen restaurant would be like if he had one and what he would serve, along with some tips for eating more mindfully.   Follow Max @maxlugavere Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning Follow him on Twitter @chasechewning   Episode resources: Save 15% on the 100% grass fed and grass finished beef sticks with code EVERFORWARD at www.Paleovalley.com  Get one year free vitamin D and 5 travel packets of AG1 at www.AthleticGreens.com/everforward  Listen to Max's podcast The Genius Life Get Max's books Genius Foods, Genius Life, and Genius Kitchen Watch this interview on YouTube https://youtu.be/KEEMGr4ePHI 

Max Lugavere is a health and science journalist focused on nutrition, fitness, and wellness. Max's journey to understanding the power food has on brain function began when was helping his mother, who developed Lewy body dementia. He noticed the doctors doing nothing except trying to manage the symptoms- rather than actually curing the disease. He started learning and applying what we are now learning about the science of food and cooking and kicked off a decade-long journey to understand how to prevent cognitive decline. What he found out was that, “The same steps that we can take that are going to buy us extra years if not possibly decades of cognitive health also improve the way our brains work here and now.” In this episode we dig into: The why behind a Genius Life came from Max's mom, who developed a rare form of dementia. When the doctors didn't help, he took it upon himself to research everything he could to help his mom battle her early onset dementia to try to help her live the best life she could. We can use a modified Mediterranean diet and a DASH diet to help our brains through healthy proteins, fruits, and vegetables without a lot of grains to improve our brain health now and to help us lead better lives as we age. How to use Genius Kitchen to your advantage with shopping tips, cooking tips, and why cooking food at home is so important versus eating out or buying overly processed convenience foods. Cooking is an art, but it's also a social aspect of our lives that brings family and loved ones together. Enjoy! --- Today's episode is brought to you by CreativeLive. CreativeLive is the world's largest hub for online creative education in photo/video, art/design, music/audio, craft/maker and the ability to make a living in any of those disciplines. They are high quality, highly curated classes taught by the world's top experts -- Pulitzer, Oscar, Grammy Award winners, New York Times best selling authors and the best entrepreneurs of our times.

On The Mountain Life for Wednesday, March 30, 2022, Pete Stoughton and Lynn Ware Peek's guests include: (01:04) Writer, filmmaker, and health enthusiast Max Lugavere, who wrote best-seller Genius Foods, is now back with Genius Kitchen. His new book includes more information on how to use food as medicine, and as a means to enhance your brainpower.Then (33:24), is your tween or teen (or maybe even you) suffering from sleeplessness? Sleep expert Julie Wright MFT joins the show to discuss her new book Generation Sleepless, The Silent Epidemic Harming Teens and What to Do About It.

WHAT YOU EAT AND HOW YOU EAT, MATTERS.The sad part is that there are too many people who pay little or no attention to their DIETS as part of a plan to LIVE HEALTHY.  It's an epidemic in America and unhealthy lifestyles kill millions of us each year.That's why this week's guest, MAX LUGAVERE, is back for another must-listen podcast.He is a health and science journalist, TV personality, and the author of the newly released GENIUS KITCHEN as well as the NEW YORK TIMES best-sellers THE GENIUS LIFE, and GENIUS FOODS which has been published in 8 languages around the globe. Max is also the host of the #1 iTunes health podcast THE GENIUS LIFE and appears regularly on the Dr. Oz Show, the Rachael Ray Show, and The Doctors as well as a contributor to Vice, Fast Company, CNN, and The Daily Beast, and many other media outlets.I hope you're literally ready to MAX OUT in a fast-moving hour that covers A LOT OF IMPORTANT FOOD AND HEALTH TOPICS like:Our obsession with PROTEIN intakeIs there a downside to eating too many PLANTS?The importance of FISH in our dietUsing EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OILMisconceptions about SALT and SUGAR-SWEETENED DRINKSHEART and BRAIN foods to EAT AND AVOIDThe importance of eating SLOWPORTION control Why FUNGI is good for youMax and I also get into how to DINE OUT HEALTHY, which is a huge concern for all of us.  Even more important, MAX downloads valuable information about consuming food that is exposed to environmental toxins and steps you can take to minimize any threats to your health.You can't live your best life unless you are intentional about what you put into your body.  Take time to study Max's work, and the work of others, on this important topic. Think of it less like homework, and more as LIFEWORK.Because that's exactly what eating the RIGHT THINGS in the RIGHT WAY is…

WE APPRECIATE OUR PARTNERS. CHECK THEM OUT!Non-Tobacco Nicotine Alternative: https://lucy.co, use code DAVE20 to get 20% off your first order of pouches, gums, or lozengesTasty Keto Bread & Chips: https://www.uprisingfood.com/DAVE, use code DAVE to get $10 off the starter bundleFranchise Opportunity: https://ownanupgradelabs.com, to check out the fitness center of the futureIN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™...…you'll take a deep dive into the science of healthy eating so that you can know how to leverage food for high energy and performance.Health and science journalist Max Lugavere studies and writes about ways that food and movement fuel you. And allow you some balance and freedom in your choices.He joins the show to round out a body of work that includes his best-selling “Genius Foods,” “The Genius Life” and now his latest to complete the trio: “GENIUS KITCHEN: Over 100 Easy and Delicious Recipes to Make Your Brain Sharp, Body Strong, and Taste Buds Happy.“It's a kitchen and wellness guide,” Max explains. “I didn't want to just make a book of recipes. That would've been too easy. I wanted to make something that was going to stand the test of time and serve as a resource for people."His work was inspired by his mom's diagnosis with a rare form of dementia in her 50s. He dedicated himself to her care and also began researching how to prevent cognitive decline through nutrition. “Though I began to cook when my mother could no longer cook herself, I realized that culinary literacy (like health literacy) had become yet another aspect of life that we had outsourced,” Max says in “Genius Kitchen.” I became passionate about creating healthy food that is delicious and easy to make."There's a multi-billion dollar diet industry that makes nutrition confusing and complex. This conversation gets into the value of simple food, how to find your own food philosophy and why Max rejects diet dogma. So this is the episode for you to:-Learn science-backed tactics to improve digestion, increase nutrient extraction and stop common digestive complaints. -Get practical food lists and cooking methods for easy, nutritious meals that work for your performance goals and everyday life.-Find out how to eat like a “genius” with these topics:The upside & downside of plantsProtein quality & muscle maintenanceOrgan meatsFantastic fats & ominous oilsThe shudder of sugarEssential fatty acidsCalcium & the debate about dairyAnd more!More about Max: Max gets his curious on hosting The Genius Life podcast. He appears regularly on the Dr. Oz Show, the Rachael Ray Show, and The Doctors. He's been featured on NBC Nightly News, The Today Show, and in The New York Times and People Magazine and contributed to Medscape, Vice, Fast Company, CNN, and the Daily Beast. He's an international speaker who's presented at events like South by Southwest, TEDx, the New York Academy of Sciences, and the Biohacker Summit in Stockholm, Sweden.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Max Lugavere is a filmmaker, health and science journalist and the author of the New York Times best-seller Genius Foods and is also the host of the top iTunes health podcast "The Genius Life." Max's new book "Genius Kitchen" officially launches today, so make sure to pick up a copy!On this episode, we sit down with Max to discuss which foods provide the optimal brain fuel, why we are seeing neurodegeneration in younger generations, how to incorporate "genius foods," all while addressing health myths that so many have fallen victim to.

Max Lugavere is a Health and Science Journalist, Host of The Genius Life Podcast, Best-Selling Author. Joining us in discussion around his new book, "Genius Kitchen..." Max gets to show off a bit with his immense knowledge of nutrition. Talking through his heartbreaking story about his mother's illness which led to her eventual death, then pivoting into how he landed a job with Al Gore, and working his way through every tidbit and "hack" he can think of in the space of health, fitness, and nutrition, Max delivers and then some! Interested in some researched health-based recipes? Maybe you've just heard of him and haven't had a chance to dig in yet. We're not sure how, but this man makes potatoes and baby fat interesting! How could you miss that? Give it a listen.Youtube Link to This EpisodeMax's WebsiteMax's Instagram

New York Times bestselling author Max Lugavere says there is a very important connection between the food you eat and your brain health. Max and I share revelations from his new, exciting book, Genius Kitchen, and how “eating like a genius” can help YOU experience peak mental health. Full show notes and transcript: https://drgundry.com/Max-Lugavere-3 Thank you to our sponsors! Check them out: Go to www.MasterSpas.com. Use promo code GUNDRY to save $1,000 on a Michael Phelps Swim Spa or $500 on a Master Spas Hot Tub Dry Farm Wines is offering an extra bottle in your first box for a penny (because it's alcohol, it can't be free).See all the details and collect your wine at www.dryfarmwines.com/gundry Go to www.GoodRX.com/GUNDRY to save a ton of money on your prescriptions today. Start streamlining those unwanted auto subscriptions today at Truebill dot com slash GUNDRY - it could save you THOUSANDS a year. A little off your rate each month goes a long way. Get a quote today at www.Progressive.com and see why 4 out of 5 new auto customers recommend Progressive. For 20% OFF your first month's subscription of probiotics, go to www.Pendulumlife.com and use the code my special code “GUNDRY20”.

What's the Perfect Diet? Max Lugavere weighs in with Joe De Sena (founder & CEO of Spartan).. Vegan, Vegetarian, carnivore?  Should you eat breakfast?  AND why does all of it matter so much! Max Lugavere, is a health and science journalist, watched his mother's fast decline and started a journey to understand how to best extend his own health span.  He's the author of Genius Foods, Genius Life and his new book Genius Kitchen and the host of the podcast "The Genius Life." Genius Kitchen https://amzn.to/3Nz17nw Genius Foods https://amzn.to/3LttdyF     Joe De Sena's Parenting book “10 Rules for Mental Toughness for Families” https://amzn.to/3JrN6oz   The Tough Bible - the best information from Spartan Up all in one place Spartan.com/toughbible  Be ready for ANYTHING - download the free book  https://www.spartan.com/readyforanything   Spartan Up podcast is brought to you by Wild Health www.wildhealth.com Wondering which diet is right for you? What your optimal recovery routine is? How your sleep impacts performance? Wild Health will help you uncover all the answers to your health questions with a fully personalized, precision health plan, based on your DNA & bloodwork. Discover your truth - sign up at wildhealth.com with code SPARTAN10 for 10% off.    This episode of Spartan Up is brought to you by DUROLANE, a single injection that may provide up to six months 1 of relief from osteoarthritis knee pain. Risks can include general knee pain and pain at the injection site. You can see full prescribing information at DUROLANE.com. CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion.com Host: Joe De Sena   © 2022 Spartan  

I am so excited to be able to share this episode with you. I'm chatting with Max Lugavere, a health and science journalist and the author of the New York Times best-seller Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life, now published in 10 languages around the globe. Max's sophomore book, also a best-seller, is called The Genius Life: Heal Your Mind, Strengthen Your Body, and Become Extraordinary. Max is also the host of a leading health and wellness podcast, titled The Genius Life.   Max appears regularly on the Dr. Oz Show, the Rachael Ray Show, and The Doctors. He has contributed to Medscape, Vice, Fast Company, CNN, and the Daily Beast, has been featured on NBC Nightly News, The Today Show, and in The New York Times and People Magazine. He is an internationally sought-after speaker and has given talks at South by Southwest, the New York Academy of Sciences, the Biohacker Summit in Stockholm, Sweden, and many others. In addition to all of these accomplishments, Max is also the author of Genius Kitchen which focuses on how to stock your kitchen to set yourself up for success.   I appreciate Max's work and his down-to-Earth and actionable tips, and I know you will too.  Here here some of my favorite takeaways from our conversation: Whether we're talking about brain health, gut health or overall body health, whole, fresh foods are the gateway to a healthy living; The healthiest foods in the supermarket are the ones you'll find in the perimeter of the store (and just so happen to be the ones which don't make any food health claims); Willpower is not an unlimited resource, so stock your kitchen with foods that healthfully nourish your body rather than those which are designed to be irresistible;  What you eat can influence how much you eat, so focus on quality rather than just on quantity; Healthy living is showing up and doing the best you can every day.    Want to learn more about Max and the work he does? You can connect with him via his website (https://www.maxlugavere.com/), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/maxlugavere/?hl=en),  Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MaxLugavere/), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw-1kRP-tFmU7Byesum5XaQ), his podcast The Genius Life (https://www.maxlugavere.com/podcast-1), and of course his latest book Genius Kitchen (https://geniuskitchenbook.com/).

Max Lugavere is the author of both "Genius Foods” and his newest book, "Genius Kitchen.” After watching his mother's struggle with dementia, Max realized that you don't need to wait until your memory fails to start preserving it. Max joins Ethan to share his thoughts on how to eat in a such a way as to boost your brain health, lifestyle factors that can also help, and how we can help prevent and even reverse mild cognitive impairment. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

One of the most important levers we can pull as it relates to improving our brain function currently as well as paving the way for a healthier brain in the years to come is choose to eat foods that nurture the brain. My guest today on the Empowering Neurologist, Max Lugavere, has been deeply involved in exploring food as brain medicine for many years. Let me tell you a little bit more about him. Max Lugavere is a filmmaker, health and science journalist and the author of the New York Times best-seller Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life, published in 8 languages around the globe. He is also the host of the #1 iTunes health podcast The Genius Life. Lugavere appears regularly on nationally syndicated programs Rachael Ray Show, and The Doctors. He has contributed to Medscape, Vice, Fast Company, CNN, and the Daily Beast, has been featured on NBC Nightly News, The Today Show, and in The New York Times and People Magazine. He is an internationally sought-after speaker and has given talks at South by Southwest, TEDx, the New York Academy of Sciences, the Biohacker Summit in Stockholm, Sweden, and many others. Max is a thought leader and citizen scientist doing a terrific job exploring how lifestyle choices play out in terms of charting the brain's destiny. And today we discuss his wonderful new book, The Genius Kitchen. ==== 0:00 Intro 3:50 Max's Journey to Brain Health 11:10 Foods that Support the Brain 20:30 Foods & Satiation 30:33 Sodium 37:44 Eggs: A Cognitive Multivitamin 43:05 Prescribing Diet & Exercise  59:00 Conclusion ==== Max Lugavere is a filmmaker, health and science journalist and the author of the New York Times best-seller Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life, published in 8 languages around the globe. He is also the host of the #1 iTunes health podcast The Genius Life. Lugavere appears regularly on the Dr. Oz Show, the Rachael Ray Show, and The Doctors. He has contributed to Medscape, Vice, Fast Company, CNN, and the Daily Beast, has been featured on NBC Nightly News, The Today Show, and in The New York Times and People Magazine. He is an internationally sought-after speaker and has given talks at South by Southwest, TEDx, the New York Academy of Sciences, the Biohacker Summit in Stockholm, Sweden, and many others. https://geniuskitchenbook.com/ ___________________________ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidperlmutter/ Website: https://www.drperlmutter.com/ Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDRl_UAXxbHyOOjklnA0dxQ/?sub_confirmation=1 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Max Lugavere: “We do have a degree of agency when it comes to our cognitive health — the best time to intervene is now.” Lugavere, a health and science journalist and New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to have a more youthful brain, plus: - What he eats in a day for cognitive health (~08:59) - The most ominous cooking oils to avoid (~15:46) - How vinegar can help balance your blood sugar (~31:48) - The best herbs & spices for your brain (~35:24) - Why you shouldn't use mouthwash right after a workout (~38:47) Referenced in the episode: - Lugavere's book, Genius Kitchen. - mbg Podcast episode #236, #161, and #60, with Lugavere. - mbg Podcast episode #290, with Drew Ramsey, M.D. - Lugavere's previous book, Genius Foods. - Lugavere's podcast, The Genius Life. - Read more about the FINGER study. - A study showing those who ate at least one serving of leafy greens per day had brains that were operating 11 years younger than they actually were. - A Tufts study on "eat in moderation" advice. - A study on lutein and zeaxanthin and visual processing speed. - A study on the link between dairy and cognitive function. - A study on eating spicy foods and a longer life. - A study showing those who used mouthwash twice daily or more had increased risk of prediabetes by 50%. - A study on how using mouthwash after exercise can inhibit the benefits. - A study showing caffeine can block PCSK9. Enjoy this episode! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com.

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Max Lugavere about the potential detrimental health effects of highly processed vegetable oils and his new cookbook, Genius Kitchen. Is canola oil really that bad for your body? (2:51) How damaged fat damages you. (5:53) In a context of a calorie surplus, how much does this conversation change? (11:18) How the dose makes the poison. (15:45) What are the best oils to cook at high temperatures? (26:47) How our policies have made our diets worse. (28:41) Genius Kitchen: Fighting fire with fire. (31:28) The misconception that healthy food doesn't taste good. (37:20) Why does Max choose to avoid artificial sweeteners? (41:00) Some of Max's favorite recipes from the book. (45:03) Don't let perfect be the enemy of good. (47:24) Selling the benefits and value of organ meats. (49:47) The importance of being evidence-based and not evidence-bound. (55:45) What does Max supplement with? (1:01:14) The health benefits of eating at home. (1:08:10) Connecting the signals how food makes you feel after you eat it. (1:11:59) More valuable gems from Max's new book. (1:14:50) Related Links/Products Mentioned March Promotion: Limited Time Power Bundle! MAPS Strong and MAPS Powerlift for the low price of $79.99 Genius Kitchen: Over 100 Easy and Delicious Recipes to Make Your Brain Sharp, Body Strong, and Taste Buds Happy Visit NutriSense for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP” at checkout** Where does Canola oil Come From? Changes in consumption of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in the United States during the 20th century Olive oil and prevention of chronic diseases: Summary of an International conference Dr. Gabrielle Lyon and Dr. Donald Laymon Instagram Live Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Creatine — Health Benefits, Dosage, Side Effects Astaxanthin Supplement - Examine.com Prolonging healthy aging: Longevity vitamins and proteins Mouthwash use and risk of diabetes Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP” at checkout** Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned IG: @maxlugavere Website: Max Lugavere Podcast: Genius Life Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne)  Instagram Mary Shenouda (@paleochef)  Instagram Dr. Gabrielle Lyon (@drgabriellelyon)  Instagram Dr. Donald Laymon

This episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers and InsideTracker.Processed foods, sedentary lifestyles, and mixed messages about nutrition have completely disrupted our health, leading us to feel awful and long for better health. While it might seem complicated, identifying and turning around the unique offenders in your own life is simpler than you might think. Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru talks with his good friend Max Lugavere about streamlining your health so you can get back to feeling great. Max Lugavere is a health and science journalist and the author of the New York Times bestselling book Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life, now published in 10 languages around the globe. His sophomore book, also a best-seller, is called The Genius Life: Heal Your Mind, Strengthen Your Body, and Become Extraordinary. His upcoming cookbook, Genius Kitchen, hits shelves on March 29. Max is the host of a #1 iTunes health and wellness podcast, called The Genius Life.In this episode, we dive into: -The best time to eat dessert (5:23)-Understanding sugar alcohols (10:22)-Max's approach to dairy consumption (16:30)-The benefits of vitamin K2 (20:45)-The relationship between full-fat dairy consumption and metabolic health (22:13)-How to make coffee healthier (34:28) -The benefits of saturated fat and how much value we should place on LDL levels (43:24) -How salt can positively impact your health (51:41) -Max's approach to fasting (1:00:31) -The power of movement and exercise for brain health (1:09:01)-Max's favorite recipes from his book (1:23:02) For more on Max Lugavere, follow him on Instagram @maxlugavere, Facebook @maxlugavere, YouTube @maxlugavere, and through his website maxlugavere.com. Get his book, Genius Kitchen, at geniuskitchenbook.com. Listen to his podcast, The Genius Life, here.This episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers and InsideTracker.Magnesium Breakthrough from BiOptimizers really stands out from the other magnesium supplements out there. It contains 7 different forms of magnesium, which all have different functions in the body. There isn't anything else like it on the market. BiOptimizers is offering my community 10% off, just head over to magbreakthrough.com/dhru, with code DHRU10.InsideTracker provides detailed nutrition and lifestyle guidance based on your individual needs. Right now, they're offering my podcast community 20% off. Just go to insidetracker.com/DHRU to get your discount and try it out for yourself. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The act of sourcing ingredients and assimilating a nutritious meal is a tradition that dates back to the beginning of humankind. Unfortunately, today in the age of drive-thrus and delivery services, we're largely disconnected from the sourcing and preparation of our meals. But what could we gain if we got back to our roots and spent more time nourishing our bodies with real whole foods, prepared in our own homes?  Bestselling author and science journalist Max Lugavere is back on the show to share how cooking can help us achieve a healthier weight, maximize our cognitive function, and prevent chronic diseases. In his new book, Genius Kitchen, Max offers recipes and science on the most accessible and nutrient-dense foods. No matter your current culinary skillset, Max provides realistic tips you can implement to eat healthier and strengthen your body and brain.  This interview contains insightful tips on healthy fats, eating for cognitive longevity, the importance of not allowing perfection to ruin your progress, plus nutrient-dense foods to incorporate into your diet. Max is also sharing his guide to sourcing your food (no matter your budget), and why learning to cook is an economical, health-promoting practice we can all benefit from. I hope you enjoy this episode of The Model Health Show!  In this episode you'll discover: The multiple benefits of cooking your meals at home.  Why highly refined oils are harming our health.  Healthy fats you should be cooking with.  What culinary literacy is, and why we need to return to our roots. The connection between cooking at home and BMI.  Which oils are the most commonly consumed in the Standard American Diet.  Why trans fats are so harmful to human health.  The difference between an oil's smoke point and the temperature it becomes toxic. How the fat we eat interacts with our brain.  A realistic way to control your intake of unhealthy fats.  The importance of sourcing when it comes to animal products and produce.  Why perfect shouldn't be the enemy of good when it comes to nutrition.  An inconvenient truth that vegans need to understand about omega 3s. The protective role that vitamin E plays in brain health.  Why fatty fish has powerful health benefits.  The importance of DHA and EPA during pregnancy. Real food sources of vitamin D.  The brain protective molecules that dairy fat contains. Why eating 1-2 servings of blueberries per week is powerful for cognitive function. The number one source of dietary sodium in the American diet. Why learning to cook is an economical choice.  The advantages of cooking meat low and slow.  Items mentioned in this episode include: Organifi.com/Model -- Use the coupon code MODEL for 20% off! Beekeepersnaturals.com/model -- Save 15% on raw honey & other natural remedies! GeniusKitchenBook.com -- Preorder Genius Kitchen today to claim your bonuses!  Connect with Max Lugavere Website / Podcast / Instagram Join TMHS Facebook community - Model Nation Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes:  Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify Soundcloud *Download Transcript

Knowledge Bomb: Knowledge Bomb: Canadian Marketplace investigation on fast fashion brands has found dangerously high levels of chemicals known to disrupt hormones, fertility, children's brain health, immune health, energy and more. Find out the details in this knowledge bomb. Special Guest Segment: Max Lugavere, author, health/ science journalist, joins the show to talk about nutrition. We cover topics like processed foods, sugar, seed oils, dairy, salt, and how to detox your kitchen. Max, a nutrition expert and passionate lover of cuisine talks about his new cookbook Genius Kitchen and how we can up-level our health with healthy, nutrient dense recipes. An incredible show for all things nutrition and thriving. GUEST BIO: Max Lugavere is a health and science journalist and the author of the New York Times best-seller Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life, now published in 10 languages around the globe. His sophomore book, also a best-seller, is called The Genius Life: Heal Your Mind, Strengthen Your Body, and Become Extraordinary. Max is the host of a #1 iTunes health and wellness podcast, titled The Genius Life. Lugavere appears regularly on the Dr. Oz Show, the Rachael Ray Show, and The Doctors. He has contributed to Medscape, Vice, Fast Company, CNN, and the Daily Beast, has been featured on NBC Nightly News, The Today Show, and in The New York Times and People Magazine. He is an internationally sought-after speaker and has given talks at South by Southwest, the New York Academy of Sciences, the Biohacker Summit in Stockholm, Sweden, and many others. Max is excited to release his third book, Genius Kitchen, a cookbook featuring 100+ delicious and grain-free recipes, and a powerful kitchen resource that celebrates the art and science of eating well. Birch: I love my Birch mattress, and I think you would too. If you're looking for a new bed, check out Birch. You can click the link below or go to birchliving.com/healthyself and get $400 off your mattress + two free pillows Just Thrive: Get 15% off sitewide on any Just Thrive, all natural products when you go to JustThriveHealth.com and use code DRG at checkout! HigherDOSE: Get your own Infrared Sauna Blanket or Infrared PEMF Mat at HigherDOSE.com today and use my exclusive Promo Code: DRG15 at check out to save 15% off site-wide. Or just go to Higherdose.com/healthyself Be sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelf Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D. Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalez https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/

When healthcare journalist and podcaster Max Lugavere's mother was diagnosed with a form of Parkinson's disease, he drew on medical studies to train himself on best practices for improving brain health through food. Lugavere is now releasing a cookbook entitled "Genius Kitchen," which uses brain-healthy recipes. He shares what he learned from his mother's battle with neurological illness. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

When healthcare journalist and podcaster Max Lugavere's mother was diagnosed with a form of Parkinson's disease, he drew on medical studies to train himself on best practices for improving brain health through food. Lugavere is now releasing a cookbook entitled "Genius Kitchen," which uses brain-healthy recipes. He shares what he learned from his mother's battle with neurological illness. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

When healthcare journalist and podcaster Max Lugavere's mother was diagnosed with a form of Parkinson's disease, he drew on medical studies to train himself on best practices for improving brain health through food. Lugavere is now releasing a cookbook entitled "Genius Kitchen," which uses brain-healthy recipes. He shares what he learned from his mother's battle with neurological illness. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Max Lugavere is a health and science journalist, and honestly one of my favorite follows on on Instagram. I understand completely that conversations about food can be triggering, so please understand this conversation is rooted in good intentions around health. Alzheimer's has, unfortunately, effected both of our families, and thats really whats driving this conversation and much of Max's work - the hope to educate and prevent this horrible disease and many others that plague Americans these days. Max's podcast Genius life, and book Genius Kitchen, have a plethora of helpful information and affordable recipes. Enjoy!   Go to www.athleticgreens.com/best4 and get 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D and 5 Free travel packs with your first purchase.   Go to www.bettherhelp.com/pia and get 10% off your first month   Go www.drinksound.com/pia and use code Pia20 for 20% off your order    Go to www.perelel.co and use code BEST15 for 15% your first 3 months   Go to www.native.com/best or use code best at checkout for twenty percent off your first order   Produced by Dear Media 

My guest today is Max Lugavere, a filmmaker, health and science journalist, and the author of the New York Times best-seller Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life, published in 8 languages around the globe. He is also the host of the #1 iTunes health podcast The Genius Life. Lugavere appears regularly on the Dr. Oz Show, the Rachael Ray Show, and The Doctors. He has contributed to Medscape, Vice, Fast Company, CNN, and the Daily Beast, has been featured on NBC Nightly News, The Today Show, and in The New York Times and People Magazine. The topic is his book Genius Kitchen. In this episode of Trend Following Radio we discuss: Obesity epidemic Nutrition and healthy eating Boosting body, autonomy, and metabolic resilience Diet, and exercise His mom and the difficulties she faced Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease and dementia Important role of food in our mental health Stress management Alcohol consumption Jump in! --- I'm MICHAEL COVEL, the host of TREND FOLLOWING RADIO, and I'm proud to have delivered 10+ million podcast listens since 2012. Investments, economics, psychology, politics, decision-making, human behavior, entrepreneurship and trend following are all passionately explored and debated on my show. To start? I'd like to give you a great piece of advice you can use in your life and trading journey… cut your losses! You will find much more about that philosophy here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/trend/ You can watch a free video here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/video/ Can't get enough of this episode? You can choose from my thousand plus episodes here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/podcast My social media platforms: Twitter: @covel Facebook: @trendfollowing LinkedIn: @covel Instagram: @mikecovel Hope you enjoy my never-ending podcast conversation!

My guest today is Max Lugavere, a filmmaker, health and science journalist, and the author of the New York Times best-seller Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life, published in 8 languages around the globe. He is also the host of the #1 iTunes health podcast The Genius Life. Lugavere appears regularly on the Dr. Oz Show, the Rachael Ray Show, and The Doctors. He has contributed to Medscape, Vice, Fast Company, CNN, and the Daily Beast, has been featured on NBC Nightly News, The Today Show, and in The New York Times and People Magazine. The topic is his book Genius Kitchen. In this episode of Trend Following Radio we discuss: Obesity epidemic Nutrition and healthy eating Boosting body, autonomy, and metabolic resilience Diet, and exercise His mom and the difficulties she faced Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease and dementia Important role of food in our mental health Stress management Alcohol consumption Jump in! --- I'm MICHAEL COVEL, the host of TREND FOLLOWING RADIO, and I'm proud to have delivered 10+ million podcast listens since 2012. Investments, economics, psychology, politics, decision-making, human behavior, entrepreneurship and trend following are all passionately explored and debated on my show. To start? I'd like to give you a great piece of advice you can use in your life and trading journey… cut your losses! You will find much more about that philosophy here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/trend/ You can watch a free video here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/video/ Can't get enough of this episode? You can choose from my thousand plus episodes here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/podcast My social media platforms: Twitter: @covel Facebook: @trendfollowing LinkedIn: @covel Instagram: @mikecovel Hope you enjoy my never-ending podcast conversation!

How do you navigate the challenges of optimal nutrition while simultaneously considering budget, ethics, and the environment? Grass-fed beef might be a nutritional powerhouse, but how can we justify the environmental and ethical challenges of raising such large, inefficient ruminant animals when other alternatives are available?  My guest on this week's podcast is a moderate voice of reason, health food advocate, and best-selling author.  Listen & Learn What carnivore's get wrong How to avoid food ideology and find what works for you Why your own optimal health has to be your first priority The future of food?  Links Max's Website ABOUT OUR GUEST Max is a best-selling author of Genius Foods, Genius Kitchen and Genius Life.  Nutritional Tip of the Week Honey Before Bed Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes 

Some of the key principles to creating a healthy body are the incredibly simple: eat whole foods, drink water, get quality sleep, and move your body. But if metabolic health is truly that easy, why are so many of our citizens struggling with excess body fat, insulin resistance, and chronic illness? The answer to this question is complex, but one major contributing factor at play is the deception in food marketing.  The best way to navigate deceptive terms and strategies is to educate yourself, and that's what today's guest is here to do. Max Lugavere is an author, health and science journalist, and podcaster with a mission to teach others about eating real, health-promoting foods for longevity, cognitive performance, and overall wellness. On today's show, Max is sharing some of the commonly consumed foods that are detrimental to metabolic health.  You're going to hear Max's insights on nutritional labels, how to determine the difference between healthy fats and unhealthy fats, plus three things you should seek out when you make food choices. You'll also learn about how to fortify your health in a pandemic, how to build grit and resilience in your mind and body, and so much more. So click play, listen in, and enjoy this interview with Max Lugavere!  In this episode you'll discover: Why you should avoid commercial fruit smoothies.  What the cephalic stage of digestion is. The differences in how the body digests fructose and glucose. Why you need to read the label on your olive oil. How and why processed oils are deodorized. The incredible health benefits of extra virgin olive oil.  The origins of grapeseed oil. Why grain and seed oils damage our mitochondria. How margarine is made. Differences between partially hydrogenated fats and fully hydrogenated fats. The health benefits of butter. How the low-fat movement of the past damaged our brain and metabolic health.  Why food marketing can be so confusing for consumers. The way your body processes the calories in whole foods vs. processed foods. How much sugar the average America eats per year. A distinction between folate and folic acid. Why eating while distracted can eat to a higher caloric consumption.  Why satiety is a key to metabolic efficiency.  The role hydration plays in weight loss. Three defining characteristics that make a food satiating. How discomfort creates grit. The importance of consuming a variety of nutrients. Items mentioned in this episode include: Organifi.com/Model -- Use the coupon code MODEL for 20% off! DrinkLMNT.com/model -- Get a FREE sample pack for the cost of shipping!  Genius Kitchen by Max Lugavere Genius Foods by Max Lugavere  The Genius Life by Max Lugavere  Connect with Max Lugavere Website / Podcast / Instagram  Join TMHS Facebook community - Model Nation Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes:  Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify Soundcloud *Download Transcript

She Werks Hard For The Money sits down with her first ever blue-check guest and couldn’t be more excited.....& drunk. You are in for a teat with this episode or should I say a big juicy piece of MEAT!When most kids were dreaming of cookies and cake, Courtney Rada was dreaming of riblets and steak. A comedian and food lover, Courtney grew up in the restaurant business. As a native of South Jersey, she has always been a fan of farm-fresh ingredients and bold flavors. Shout out to The Garden State, she says! Genuinely curious about every meat’s story, Courtney loves to make herself at home in everyone’s kitchen.In April of 2018, Courtney made her TV debut on Food Network’s Ultimate Summer Cook-Off as a guest judge with Chef Eddie Jackson. Since then, Courtney’s been launched into a world of hosting and judging on shows such as Food Network/Cooking Channel’s Beat Bobby Flay, Valerie Bertinelli’s Family Food Showdown, The Best Thing I Ever Ate and more. In 2017, she hosted several shows on Genius Kitchen, a digital subsidiary of Food Network, including a series called Carnivorous.When not working, you can find Courtney cooking at home, planning her next getaway, editing an Instagram caption, hitting the gym or reading a book she won’t finish. Courtney loves to share a joke, a bite and a laugh with everyone she “meats.”

This week Genius Kitchen/Food Network's own Courtney Rada joins Muñoz to combine gay food superpowers! Join them as they dive deep and dish all about Courtney's food journey, being out and proud on a national platform, their love of Michael Simon, and their obsession with musical theatre! It's an iced-coffee-powered episode full of song and laughs you won't wanna miss!Send some love to Courtney on Instagram @CourtRadaSend Muñoz some love on Instagram & Twitter @inyomouthpodMouth Merch is where you go from fan to super fan!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today I'm interviewing Abeer Rizvi, from the blog, Cake Whiz.  In this episode, Abeer shares how to go from hobby to business, and all the steps she took to turn her love of cake decorating into a successful food blog. We talk about how to figure out what to charge brands, how to leverage social media for traffic, and why ad revenue is worth pursuing! If you have no idea how to turn your passion into a blog, you're going to love this! Resources: Cake Whiz Catch My Party AdThrive MediaVine ShareaSale Everything Food Conference MiloTree Transcript: How to Go From Hobby to Business with Abeer Rizvi Host: [00:00:03] Welcome to The Blogger Genius Podcast brought to you by MiloTree. Here's your host, Jillian Leslie. Jillian: [00:00:10] Hey everybody. Welcome back to the show today. My guest is my friend, Abeer from the food blog Cake Whiz. So welcome to the show Abeer. Abeer: [00:00:23] Thank you for having me. Jillian: [00:00:25] So we met back in, I looked it up, 2015 and we were at BlogHerFood in Chicago, and we were both kind of standing somewhere and we just kind of struck up a conversation. Do you remember that? Abeer: [00:00:44] Yeah it was by the phone chargers. Jillian: [00:00:47] Yes I can totally picture it! And I had come to BlogHerFood because we had just rolled out MiloTree and I had these postcards and I was handing them out. Jillian: [00:00:59] And it took so much courage on my part to go up to random strangers and talk about it, and you were one of those super sweet people. Abeer: [00:01:10] Aw, well you were pretty amazing yourself. Jillian: [00:01:13] And you started showing me photos of the cakes you make. Abeer: [00:01:20] Yes, I don't know how it came to that, but yeah we started talking about your blog and my blog. Jillian: [00:01:25] Right, you knew Catch My Party, right? Abeer: [00:01:28] Yes. I knew about it, because I did some party posts on the blog and I've seen some of your parties and there very few party blogs out there. Jillian: [00:01:38] Right. Abeer: [00:01:38] Yours is one of them. So that's why I knew you, so when you were talking I'm like, 'Oh, that's who you are, I know you!" Jillian: [00:01:43] Totally. And there I was at BlogHerFood and it was so interesting because what I realized is that we are in these little silos. So I'm Catch My Party, and nobody there knew who I was, except you. Abeer: [00:02:03] I think it's because of the niches. Every blog has a niche. And if someone does a lot of savory food then they probably aren't in the same circle of friends or bloggers who keep a lot of savory food. Same with the low carb bloggers or vegan bloggers. Abeer: [00:02:18] That's not to say they don't overlap, like I have friends who are very healthy food bloggers. I don't do any healthy food right. We all know each other. Abeer: [00:02:27] But since yours was so similar to mine in a sense that, you do a crafty food, it's creative, that I was like "Oh there are very few bloggers that do that." Abeer: [00:02:37] So  someone like that you get really excited. You're like, yes there's someone else out there! Jillian: [00:02:42] Totally, totally. And we bonded because we both have one child. Abeer: [00:02:46] Yes, we do and we started talking about that. Yes. My son was like maybe two or three at the time. And I was like yeah, I only have one. Jillian: [00:02:57] Yes. Yes. And then the other thing that I always remember about you is you are a scientist. Abeer: [00:03:07] I am, I actually have a Masters in Science. I have a Masters in Cellular Biology and Botany and I don't do anything with that degree now. But I guess there is some science that goes into baking. Jillian: [00:03:22] Yeah, isn't it all chemistry? Abeer: [00:03:24] I mean there's a lot of balance and ratios and measurements of all the but I'm not I'm not in a lab anymore. Jillian: [00:03:31] OK. And I remember that you had made such a big change. OK so let's step back. Can you share how you created Cake Whiz? How Cake Whiz started as a hobby Abeer: [00:03:43] So Cake Whiz actually started as a hobby. I have been baking my entire life. With my mom, and my family and this is something I truly enjoy. Abeer: [00:03:51] I never did cake decorating. I never threw parties where there were themes and so forth. When I got married and moved to Chicago from Canada, there was a cake decorating class that was happening nearby and I was like, let me just register for the class because it just looks like fun. Abeer: [00:04:09] So I registered and I was hooked! I haven't stopped decorating and I felt like it was all this creativity that I can channel into this. And it was just so much fun. Abeer: [00:04:20] So I started the blog just to document everything, and just putting all the stuff making or learning just for the sake of my family or friends. And they were the only ones who actually had the link. Abeer: [00:04:32] And next thing I know I've started getting comments from my readers, like regular people I've never met, saying thank you so much for the tutorial. Or, that was really great, can you share that recipe? Abeer: [00:04:43] And I'm like, oh my god. Who are these people who are you reading my blog? I mean it was it was exciting. Jillian: [00:04:52] And what year was this? Abeer: [00:04:55] About six years ago, I think yeah. And then I think things got a little more serious and brands started reaching out to me and they'll be like, "Hey, we wanted to work with you." And this was so new to me, I didn't even know you could make money with a blog. How to determine what price to charge as a blogger working with brands Abeer: [00:05:09] I do not know how to price myself. And obviously made a lot of mistakes along the way. Priced too low and I'm thinking, oh my god this is so much work. Abeer: [00:05:19] But I've learned a lot and I just love what I'm doing now. So the hobby just suddenly turned into this business. Jillian: [00:05:26] OK so were you at this point working in a lab? Abeer: [00:05:33] No I just finished a Masters. I did my thesis and I got married within a month. We'd been engaged for awhile so we were waiting. And then I moved from Canada to Chicago and I was exhausted and tired of studying. I was tired of researching and I was just taking some time off, well maybe a couple of months that was the plan and then blogging things just sort of took over and I just tried to have fun with it. Jillian: [00:06:00] So when you first realized this could be a business. What did you do next? Abeer: [00:06:08] When I realized that, ok. I started doing it with a proper schedule with a proper plan. The marketing of a post, like every other day really sitting down and creating a list of posts I want. Why I'm making those posts? Why am I blogging? Who am I blogging for? Abeer: [00:06:25] And then really creating a plan for myself. What do I want for this year. What do I want for next year, and really discussing those ideas with my husband as well, because it is a family and I need to make sure that all my plans are are in connection with our family as well. Jillian: [00:06:45] So you decided I'm going to make cakes? Desserts? What was your strategy? Abeer: [00:06:50] So initially the plan was just doing cake decorating and desserts because people are asking for the cake recipes as well, because they will not be able to see the cake inside. But they knew that I decorated the cake. Abeer: [00:07:00] So I started doing tutorials initially, and then we'll go into recipes for the cakes and cupcakes and cookies and so forth. Initially, I was just a dessert blogger. I did not even add savory recipes until last year. Jillian: [00:07:15] Really? How to expand beyond your niche as a blogger Abeer: [00:07:16] Yes. And I was actually terrified of doing that and took me that long to actually make the jump. I have always been a comfort food blogger or some other desserts they were fancy and cute looking and I could use those in parties. So do all that. Abeer: [00:07:30] But last year I was like, let me see. I mean you're not going to see kale salads or anything healthy on the blog. But I started doing comfort food savory recipes and then I was like, we could serve this at a party, too. Abeer: [00:07:44] Why can't you serve, fried chicken or a lasagna. These are things that I serve at parties. Jillian: [00:07:53] Did your audience come along for the ride? Abeer: [00:07:56] They did. And that was my biggest fear, and I'm pretty sure if I started sharing salads and like healthy dressings and stuff like that, it would not have worked because that's not my audience. Abeer: [00:08:06] My audience likes comfort food. My audience loves chocolate. My audience loves butter as much as me. It makes no sense for me to be making a jump and then suddenly jumping into a totally different angle. Abeer: [00:08:20] So what I was doing is yes, I made that jump in to savory as well. But I'm still like a 95 percent desert blogger. I still post more deserts than savory, and I made sure that my savory recipes are comfort food as well. Jillian: [00:08:34] Do your friends ever come to you and say, "Will you decorate a cake for me? Will you bake a cake?" Abeer: [00:08:39] Oh yes. All the time and I usually decline. A few reasons. Number one, Chicago has very strict rules about running a business out of your home. And I'm not going to do anything that's illegal. Abeer: [00:08:56] I have always declined because of those reasons. And it makes sense, I mean there are hygiene factors that you have to take into account, hire out the kitchen space and so forth. Abeer: [00:09:05] So I'm not going to suddenly run a business of cakes and pastries out of my house. And the other reason was sometimes you run a business like that, I feel like I might not be able to balance the blogging aspect of the business. Abeer: [00:09:18] And it just seems like blogging was something I enjoyed way more than actually becoming like a baker who is selling to people. Jillian: [00:09:27] Got it. Do you feel pressure though if there's a family event that you need to show up with a cake? Abeer: [00:09:34] Yes. In the past, like, I had a wedding last year, and my brother got married a few years ago actually. He asked me as well and I declined. Abeer: [00:09:41] I mean it's already stressful going to a wedding and getting ready, getting the kid already. Making sure we're on time, and as you know a family member you have to meet the people as they're coming in and be a host. Abeer: [00:09:55] There are already so many little things that I need to take care of that I was like I can not do a cake, in this situation. It's just not possible. I usually apologize and pull away. Jillian: [00:10:07] I love that. OK. So you started this blog and was the first thing that brands started reaching out to you? Did you think about putting ads up? The value of showing ads on your blog or site Abeer: [00:10:21] So ads are something that I didn't even know about. I had this weird, wrong impression that you don't make a lot of money with ads, and I was absolutely crazy. Abeer: [00:10:27] I did not even go on any ad network for a while. I was already working with brands, I didn't have any ads on my site because I had no idea you could make as much money as you do with ads. Abeer: [00:10:38] And I'm sure there are different networks and different CPMs and RPMs with different networks, and as you grow you can go to better paying networks. But at that time I had no idea. Abeer: [00:10:50] So initially I was just making money by working with brands. Jillian: [00:10:55] You were sharing with me though how you would underprice yourself. Abeer: [00:10:59] Yes, I did initially. I had no idea how to price myself because again, this was not something that I knew anyone who was doing and I could ask them. Abeer: [00:11:09] It was something that just sort of fell into my lap and I enjoyed doing. So brands were interested in getting me to work for them, but I had no idea how to price myself. Abeer: [00:11:17] So we sat down and we created different packages for brands like if they want just a blog post or if they want a blog post and social media shares. If they want just social media shares, if they wanted video along with the posts. Abeer: [00:11:32] Basically, knowing what they want and I could price accordingly because then I don't know how much time effort I would have to put into that project. And that really took the stress factor out for me. Jillian: [00:11:44] Did you think about it from an hourly wage? Abeer: [00:11:48] I tried and it got a little complicated for me, because there are some posts that take more work, like cake decorating or party planning. Those posts will take so much more time than like a recipe post. Abeer: [00:12:03] So it was becoming hard for me to figure it out. And then we just started doing a ballpark range of how long it usually takes of those posts and then just creating a round figure for that. That worked out better for us. Jillian: [00:12:15] Got it. And do you think of your husband as your business partner? Abeer: [00:12:21] No he's not officially a business partner, but yes, he's someone that I do run my ideas through, someone whom I discuss all the technical stuff for my blog obviously. Abeer: [00:12:31] And yes he's my rock, right there. He's helping me along and he's been very supportive. Jillian: [00:12:39] At what point did you think to yourself "This is a business." Abeer: [00:12:42] I think when my husband and I actually sat down to create those prices that was probably a turning point for me. Abeer: [00:12:52] Because up until then it was more like, "Oh yeah sure. Here's a little money," and so forth. This little extra income coming in. Not a big deal. Abeer: [00:13:02] But when we sat down and we decided on how we are going to promote our posts, and really sitting down creating a plan for everything. That's when I felt like this is really a business. Abeer: [00:13:19] That's why we decided to put ads on our site as well and who we are going to go with why we're going with them and so forth. Jillian: [00:13:26] And you guys use AdThrive, which is who we used for Catch My Party. Abeer: [00:13:30] Yes. And I love them. They're great. I mean there's Mediavine as well, people really like them, too. I think they're both great, they both have their advantages and people should definitely talk to both before making a decision. Jillian: [00:13:44] So today you're monetizing via ads, via sponsored posts. Any other products or things that you sell or promote? Abeer: [00:13:55] Oh we've been talking about it, me and my husband. We want a product like books or something. But it's very early stages that we haven't really formulated a plan yet as to what we'll be doing. Abeer: [00:14:08] If we do something it will probably be, maybe the end of this year during the holiday season. But again we're still discussing it and figuring out what we want from the product for our blog. Jillian: [00:14:20] And are you thinking more like a digital product? Abeer: [00:14:23] We would prefer digital only because everything is so digitizing everything everyone is on mobile iPad. So it just seems to make more sense that way. Abeer: [00:14:32] But we're are also thinking of the actual products too, like baking products maybe. We haven't really decided what baking products and what's going to be written on them or how we're going to go about it. But that is something definitely that we have been discussing as the next step. Jillian: [00:14:50] Got it. And do you do affiliate sales? Abeer: [00:14:52] I used to. I never had the same success as some other people do. I suppose maybe I don't have that as a strength. Abeer: [00:15:00] Amazon was not paying out as much as I would've wanted. And then there was also I think ShareaSale that I tried. That was a little better. It does pay sometimes for certain conversions. Abeer: [00:15:14] But for me I think the recipe posts are really working out as well for some of the party posts. I felt like the results were a little better. Jillian: [00:15:24] Now what about social media? Where do you live? What works for you? Social media strategy as a food blogger Abeer: [00:15:37] Most of our traffic comes from Pinterest. I think that is the case of most bloggers out there. Abeer: [00:15:43] I feel Facebook is also very important. I've been working on slowly growing it. And you know moving it up there. I do want to keep it active and engaged and share videos, share other people's stuff too. I do think that brands still value Facebook a lot and they're willing to put money into Facebook for ads. Abeer: [00:16:04] So that is something that people should definitely focus on. And that is something I still focus on hugely as well because obviously we have to focus on it, because it is a major source of traffic. Jillian: [00:16:16] Now what about Instagram for you? Abeer: [00:16:19] It's OK for me. I've had some campaigns that are just for Instagram and they were very simple compared to any other campaigns where basically you're told to share a picture or bake a cake or make a recipe and just photograph it share and it with your readers. Abeer: [00:16:37] So it was a very easy way to get an income from Instagram. But I don't think it is my main social media source out there. Jillian: [00:16:48] Because I feel like food bloggers tend to love Instagram. Abeer: [00:16:53] Oh I love sharing stuff on Instagram. I love the stories that they have because it is informal, and you know it goes into archives afterwards. Abeer: [00:17:01] So I can share something with readers "Here I am at this conference, this is what's going on. Look at all the food here." Or I can share a food festival. "Oh my God you need to check this out." Abeer: [00:17:12] It is a lot of fun in that, but in terms of I guess traffic wise, it doesn't really do anything. So, I don't really put much effort into it because at the end of the day, I do want to drive traffic to the site as well. Jillian: [00:17:26] So do you have a group? I kind of feel like food bloggers all know each other. Do you feel like you have friends or other food bloggers that you can bounce ideas off of? How to build a support network as a food blogger Abeer: [00:17:49] I do. I really feel like I do. And I think I'm very fortunate that I have those people in my life right now because at times you need that. For example, book deals. I've never really thought about it until someone reached out to me, and I thought, "I don't want to do this right now." Or maybe I do. I don't know. Abeer: [00:18:07] But you could talk with other bloggers who have been down that road and they would be happy to share their knowledge with you or even just what's working for them in terms of Facebook. Some people are excellent with writing Facebook ads and then they tell you about it. Abeer: [00:18:21] And I think it's so great. So I feel like it does help to have colleagues. That's what I call them, colleagues, they're friends. And just like any other workplace where you have other employees or colleagues that you are working with. This is the same thing. Abeer: [00:18:35] Yes you're at your home. Yes you meet them at conferences. You don't see them every day. But they are there. Technically they're there 24 hours because you are on the internet. Jillian: [00:18:43] Now where do you hook up? Like Facebook groups? Abeer: [00:18:46] Sometimes, and we chat as well, we have each other's numbers if we are really close. If we met at conferences so we have each other's email address, we have Facebook messenger so we chat there. Abeer: [00:19:01] Also meeting at conferences and just hanging out there, you know im each others rooms, hey come over to my room, we'll hang out and if you have concerns or questions you just bring it up. Some one will share something and then it's always very helpful to see how other people are doing things. Jillian: [00:19:20] Your son is how old now? Abeer: [00:19:21] My son just turned 6. Jillian: [00:19:23] Wow ok. And how how does it work for you? How many hours a week are you working, how do you manage being a mom having a young son, and you know building a business? Abeer: [00:19:38] I'm going to be very honest here, I think it's hard. Anyone who is saying it's easy, they need to show me their ways because it is hard. Putting family first as a food blogger Abeer: [00:19:45] My husband and I decided early on that we will make sure our son comes first, our family comes first. We also decided early on that I will usually only work on the blog or anything blog related when he's at school or he's at other activities. Abeer: [00:20:02] I want to spend as much time with him when he's home with me. Yeah so that was our plan and we really stuck to it. That's not to say that things don't come up sometimes. I go to conferences sometimes, so which means I'm away for two or three days. Abeer: [00:20:15] Sometimes, you know there could be a deadline that's looming. And you have to be thinking about that. "Ok sorry sweetie mommy needs to finish photographing this," so he will understand that, but I try to make a habit of doing it every single day. Abeer: [00:20:30] So he knows what I do. He knows that I take photographs and make recipes. I go to conferences and he slowly aware of it, but also make sure that we're doing other activities that are very important to my family. Abeer: [00:20:42] Like taking trips, road trips, take him to the park or just having family events or getting involved in the community. I think those things are equally important if not more. Jillian: [00:20:53] Did you teach yourself photography? Abeer: [00:20:56] Yes I did. Jillian: [00:20:57] How did you do that? Abeer: [00:20:59] Just by practicing. I mean there are YouTube videos that you can follow along to. At least to show you how the buttons work and what you're supposed to do. Abeer: [00:21:12] That was really helpful in the beginning but then honestly, the little guide that comes with the camera was very helpful too because initially I did not know what all those buttons that teachers were doing. Abeer: [00:21:23] Or even the videography. When I started doing videos. I was lost. I did not know how to edit videos. And then as time went on we just kept practicing. Abeer: [00:21:31] And you can see my old pictures or older videos are not the best. But I left them there, because they kind of show how far I've come and how far can you can go. Jillian: [00:21:59] I feel like video is huge. Are you doing a lot of video? Creating video as a food blogger Abeer: [00:22:05] I am. I do four videos a month sometimes more. Abeer: [00:22:09] For each week I do one video. If I do more than one video, it's not really working out for me in terms of promoting it because if I do two videos a week and then promote them both, the videos do mediocre. But if I do one video I'm able to promote it more and I feel like I give it a fighting chance. Abeer: [00:22:29] Again, every person has their own philosophy on videos, there are some some bloggers who say, "Oh I do like a video for every single recipe that I'm doing," and they do share multiple videos a week and that's excellent. Abeer: [00:22:40] I mean if that can work out with their schedule and that's getting the results that they are looking for. For me at this time, with my schedule and the results I'm seeing, one video per week, is where I was at. Jillian: [00:22:53] Are these videos predominantly for YouTube? Abeer: [00:22:56] No, I don't do YouTube. YouTube has a different algorithm altogether. They prefer longer videos, a longer format. People there also prefer I guess more of a talking style where you are actually in the video talking. A little more personal approach to not a hands on style that you do for Facebook. Jillian: [00:23:13] Got it. So these videos are like the Tasty style? Abeer: [00:23:16] Exactly. So I make sure that those go on Facebook and they also go into my post. Jillian: [00:23:20] Got it. And then you also put them on Instagram? Abeer: [00:23:24] Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't. It just depends on sponsors. If they've asked me to put it on Instagram, I will and then sometimes I will just see how it performs and if it performs well then I will leave it there. Abeer: [00:23:39] If not sometimes the pictures perform better for me on Instagram than the video. It's weird. It depends on the video itself like what the video is about. Jillian: [00:23:50] And do you find that people love the ooey gooey shots? Abeer: [00:23:56] I think they do. I know some people find them very disgusting. I have family members like, "eew weird, that looks gross." But they do really well. Ooey gooey shots with the caramel coming out or the chocolate ganache oozing out. Abeer: [00:24:10] I think people are drawn to it on social media and they want that. You're selling them with a picture. We only have a few seconds to sell our recipe to them or sell our video to them, to really grab their attention. Abeer: [00:24:23] And if an ooey gooey shot is what's working there and I'm happy to do it because that is what the recipe is. It's not like I'm faking an ooey gooey shot. Jillian: [00:24:35] Right. And would cheese work? Do you think it needs to be like chocolate or could it be cheese? Abeer: [00:24:42] Cheese could work well too. I feel like because I personally, even I'm pinning as a user too. I'm glad, if that looks really cool I'm going to pin that, especially the grilled cheese when you show the cheese, a pull and cheese stretch between the two. It looks really good. I would eat that and I would share that on Facebook. Jillian: [00:25:04] That's funny. Now do you find that because Facebook keeps changing its algorithm that your videos do they get as much reach? Abeer: [00:25:14] See that's the reason I started doing one video, before I was doing a few more. Maybe two a week sometimes but then I realized that reach is going down so much that I was not able to get the same traction and I'm still not. Abeer: [00:25:26] Not the same traction I was getting last year. The reach has definitely gone down and I feel like when the brands put in money sometimes that really does help with the video. But overall though it's something which has gone down it's not as high as it used to be. Abeer: [00:25:43] I do know that they're working on a Facebook watch channel. So I guess the attention is probably focused on that right now. But their video style is absolutely different than what I'm doing right now, the Tasty style. Those are longer. Jillian: [00:25:58] Yeah, remember we learned at our conference. Facebook wants people to be creating it sounds like a TV channel. Abeer: [00:26:08] Exactly, it's kind of like YouTube style where they want you to be in there and talk about it. Why are you making this, share some tips and tricks while you're making it. And that's great. I understand what they're doing. I think it is a great user experience. I just don't know if I have the time right now to add that on as well. Jillian: [00:26:23] Right. Right. When you're managing your business, what would you say is one tool that you use that you could not live without? Abeer: [00:26:33] Tool like an appliance? Jillian: [00:26:35] No no no. Like any sort of scheduler or just some something that you use every day to manage your business. Favorite tool: Spreadsheets Abeer: [00:26:44] I think spreadsheets. I live on spreadsheets there is like a spreadsheet for everything. Abeer: [00:26:49] I have a spreadsheet for all my posts so far, and there are columns like, does it have a video? Does it need some photo updates? Do I need to go back and rework the recipe? Maybe I've gotten better at the recipe where I can make it better. How can you update the post for SEO? Abeer: [00:27:08] So I do a lot of those things where I go back and I look to my spreadsheets pretty aggressively figuring out what needs to be done and it also helps me create my to do list. Jillian: [00:27:20] And how scheduled out are you? Are you planning for September or for June? Abeer: [00:27:28] So as a dessert blogger and someone who does a lot of comfort food, for me, the big time is fall. Fall and Christmas. So I'm already ready photographing and basically making videos for those recipes. Abeer: [00:27:42] In the meantime I've also done some for pure summer grilling season like grilled chicken and so forth. Jillian: [00:27:50] Interesting OK. Abeer: [00:27:51] So my main focus right now is for fall and Christmas. Jillian: [00:27:55] Wow OK. And it's only, today is what, May 1st actually. Wow. So you are very organized. Abeer: [00:28:03] I think you need to be if you're running a business. Or if you are doing any work. It's not just a blogging business. Any work that you do even if you're doing a nine to five in an office you need to be super organized in order to be efficient. Abeer: [00:28:18] Because when I don't do that I don't have a to do list. I am honestly all over the place so I need a list. I need structure. Jillian: [00:28:28] And especially working for yourself you don't have a boss telling you, "I need this on my desk tomorrow." Abeer: [00:28:34] Yes. And also you have a family. So you have other commitments there, like my son has PTA meeting coming up or I have to go to school for a fundraiser or something or there's something happening in the community that he's involved in, maybe he has an event happening there I need to be at. Abeer: [00:28:49] For me, I need to make sure that my work is basically scheduled around his work too. Or my husband has something coming up, so yeah. Jillian: [00:28:58] OK. What is the one piece of advice you wished you knew when you were starting out? Advice: Focus on SEO as a blogger Abeer: [00:29:05] I wish I'd focused a bit more on SEO I really wish I did. I feel like I'm getting into it now. It's really really helping and I'm seeing results. But I feel like social media, the algorithm is so volatile and things can change so abruptly you could have a million page views today. And barely anything happen tomorrow. Abeer: [00:29:27] We're all seeing that with Pinterest, we are all seeing that with Facebook. It's just the way it is. You know even with Instagram reach is going down. But that's what people are saying, and I've also been seeing that. Abeer: [00:29:35] So it just seems like with Google, if you know your blog niche and you are writing good content that is relevant. It seems to give you more traffic and that traffic tends to pay better in terms of ads as well. Jillian: [00:29:52] Yes. And I have to say you are not the first person who has said this in terms of what they wish they knew. Abeer: [00:30:00] I feel like I took too long to get into it. But you know we've got to start somewhere. I mean it's a business where you're learning something new every day and you need to keep evolving with the changes. Whether it's social media or whether it's Google. Abeer: [00:30:14] Google's algorithm changes too. But at least you need to understand what's happening and make changes accordingly. But before it was like I was totally ignoring Google, which I should not have. Jillian: [00:30:26] And it seems like from other guests and what I'm learning as well, Google is really smart and if you structure your posts in a way that Google can understand them, then your chances of showing up in search go up drastically. Abeer: [00:30:45] Exactly, that's the thing. Sometimes I have a good post or decent pictures with a lot of social media traffic to back it up. But I'm just not ranking. And I go into the post and I've talked about maybe some random stuff or whatever. Or the posts content was so thin and it had less than 200 words or something. Abeer: [00:31:01] And I'm like come on, I mean I would not click on that post. So it just seems to make more sense when you learn about that. Ok that makes sense. I know why the person is ranking higher. Abeer: [00:31:13] Sometimes I see All Recipes or Genius Kitchen or something. They're ranking high. The reason is because their content is something that the readers are liking and there are a lot of comments and they are engaging with. Abeer: [00:31:28] So we need to make sure that we are doing the same thing with our content too. Obviously backlinks are important too. There's so many little factors that go into the whole concept of SEO which I'm learning and thinking wow, I should've really focus on those. Back in the day when I started. Jillian: [00:31:43] I know. But I always say, SEO is not sexy. It's not not at all like Instagram sexy. It's fun it's like oh look what I just made, and you know it's lots of hearts everywhere. This cute emoji. Abeer: [00:32:02] Totally. No, I think SEO is a lot of work it is also a lot of learning at for me, it is a lot of learning and but at least now that I'm seeing results I'm more motivated to keep doing. Abeer: [00:32:14] Because it's making more sense to me I'm understanding it. And also make sense as to why Google is giving certain posts more priority than others. And it just makes a little more sense then sometimes the traffic that I see for Facebook, where basically I only see traffic when something goes viral. Jillian: [00:32:30] Exactly. Well, Abeer, how can people reach out to you talk to you see what you're doing? Let people know how they can connect. Abeer: [00:32:42] They're more than welcome to email me. My email address is abeer(at)cakewhiz.com, I'm also on Instagram as @cakewhiz1. I'm also on Facebook as CakeWhiz, on Twitter as CakeWhiz. So they can reach out to me anywhere they like and I'm happy to answer any questions they have. Recommended food conferences Jillian: [00:33:01] And are you going to any food conferences? Abeer: [00:33:05] I am. I'm going to do Everything Food Conference in a few days now and I'm presenting there, on Pinterest. Jillian: [00:33:13] Nice. Abeer: [00:33:14] Yeah, it should be a lot of fun. Jillian: [00:33:15] Where is that is happening? Abeer: [00:33:17] In Utah. Jillian: [00:33:18] Okay. Any others that I should try and meet up with you? Abeer: [00:33:23] I was thinking of IFBC but I think it's later in the year around fall. I'm still not sure if I'm going to that or not. So what is it again. It's International Food Blog Conference. Abeer: [00:33:37] I was there last year as a speaker. It was fine, it was just fine. I'm not sure about this here we have a lot of other things happening at the same time, so try to see if I can work that into my schedule. 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