The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett The No.1 Health Expert: The One Food (WE ALL EAT) That's Slowly Hurting Us!: Max Lugavere
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Feb 20, 2023 
Max Lugavere is a bestselling author and brain health expert driven by a personal journey after his mother's battle with dementia. In the discussion, he highlights the dangers of added sugars found in ultra-processed foods and the misconceptions around vegan diets. Lugavere emphasizes the significance of nutritious diets for mental health, shares insights on enhancing one's kitchen for better health, and discusses the balance between lifespan and healthspan. He also advocates for breaking routines to combat monotony and foster fulfillment.
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Max's Mother's Diagnosis
- Max Lugavere's mother began experiencing brain fog around 2011.
- After numerous misdiagnoses, she was diagnosed with a neurodegenerative condition at the Cleveland Clinic.
Reduce Added Sugar
- Minimize added sugar, especially from ultra-processed foods, to improve overall health.
- Added sugar makes foods hyper-palatable, causing overconsumption and hormonal imbalances.
Evolutionary Drive
- Overconsumption of calorie-dense, sweet foods is not a moral failing but an evolutionary drive.
- Our brains haven't adapted to constant food availability.
