Almost 30 Ep. 307 - Reset Your Body + Brain with Max Lugavere
Mar 17, 2020
Max Lugavere, a health journalist and author of The Genius Life, joins the discussion to reveal transformative insights on nutrition and wellness. He addresses the disconnect between knowledge and action regarding unhealthy foods and advocates for plant-based diets. The conversation covers the importance of protein, the realities of food waste, and integrating rest into our lives. Lugavere also highlights the effects of toxins and the fascinating differences between white and brown fat, offering listeners actionable tips for improving mental and physical health.
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Allostatic Load Explains Burnout
- Modern stressors add onto a limited physiological 'capacity' so small stressors can become overloads.
- Max calls this cumulative burden allostatic load and warns many live with their 'glass' already half full.
Healthy Foods Don't Need Health Claims
- Ultra-processed foods use aggressive marketing and health claims despite poor nutritional quality.
- Foods that don't need claims, like avocados or eggs, are often the healthiest options.
Industry Power Shapes Dietary Norms
- Food industry lobbying and government subsidies shape which foods dominate the market.
- Organizations can be influenced by corporate funding, complicating public health messaging.
