Max Lugavere and Luke Cook debunk Netflix's vegan documentary 'You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment'. They discuss the biased nature, flawed Stanford study, and misleading portrayal of the standard American diet. The podcast also explores the complexities of LDL cholesterol, questions the expertise of politicians in the documentary, highlights the importance of clean water and fiber for gut health, and emphasizes focusing on what we can control and nurturing relationships.

This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, WHOOP, and Lifeforce.Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Max Lugavere to discuss all things weight loss and what Max did to lose 10 lbs of fat in just two months while continuing to build lean muscle.Max Lugavere is a health and science journalist and author of the New York Times best-seller Genius Foods, and The Genius Life. Max is the host of one of the top health and wellness podcasts on iTunes, The Genius Life. He is an international keynote speaker that has given talks at SXSW, the New York Academy of Sciences, the Biohacker Summit in Sweden, and many others.In this episode, Dhru and Max dive into:-The biggest weight loss mistakes (1:55)-Prioritizing protein for fat loss and muscle retention (7:34)-Max’s cheat codes for weight loss (19:29)-Overeating healthy foods as a source of weight gain (25:18)-Using a digital food scale (28:49)-Added fat as a source of excess calories (41:16)-How to simplify cooking at home (46:41)-Examples of how Max reaches 30 grams of protein at every meal (54:32)-Walking as the ultimate fat-burning tool (1:00:24)-Boredom snacking (1:10:42)-The value of the food matrix in weight loss (1:16:12)-Max’s views on society’s narrative around obesity and weight loss (1:21:15)-How not to eat like a snob (1:28:22)-Common sources of overconsumed dietary fat (1:39:00)-Satiety per calorie (1:45:22)-Consistency and patience (1:50:30)Also mentioned in this episode:-Get Max’s Fat Loss Cheat Codes-Max’s Fat Loss Cheat Codes Tweet-The Genius Life Podcast-Sign up for Max’s newsletterFor more on Max Lugavere, follow him on Instagram @maxlugavere, Twitter @maxlugavere, YouTube @maxlugavere, and through his website, maxlugavere.com.Cozy Earth are the most comfortable, temperature-regulating, and non-toxic sheets on the market. Right now, get 40% off your Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to cozyearth.com and use code DHRU.WHOOP is a personalized digital fitness tracker and health coaching platform that monitors your physiology 24/7 and provides personalized recommendations based on what your body needs. To get yours, go to join.whoop.com and get your first month free.Lifeforce is a revolutionary new health platform that’s changing the game when it comes to personalized performance and longevity-based action plans. Right now, get 15% off your first purchase at Mylifeforce.com with code DHRU.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nutrition and brain health expert, Max Lugavere, discusses brain-boosting foods, nootropic supplements, keto, stress relief, and his coined term 'keto fluid' in a live studio audience. Topics include optimizing brain health with nutrients, managing stress, exercise benefits, intermittent fasting techniques, protein intake, veganism doubts, and traditional medicine practices.

Health and science journalist Max Lugavere discusses the environmental factors influencing dementia risk, such as air pollution, microplastics, and ultra-processed foods. He also shares insights on his new documentary, foods to avoid for better brain health, and personal experience with a loved one suffering from dementia.

In this insightful discussion, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, a fellowship-trained physician and founder of the Institute for Muscle-Centric Medicine, explains the parallels between calorie tracking and financial management. Health journalist Max Lugavere emphasizes the quality of calories and its significance in weight management. Meanwhile, fitness expert JJ Virgin recommends a 21-day tracking challenge to kickstart weight loss. Together, they stress the undeniable role of calorie awareness in achieving health and fitness goals.

Max Lugavere, a science journalist and bestselling author, discusses nutrition and dementia, particularly focusing on the link between certain genes and Alzheimer's disease risk. He also delves into the impact of trans fats on brain health and the benefits of plant defense compounds and brain-boosting supplements.

How does food impact your brain health? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly break down the gut-brain connection with Genius Foods author and science journalist, Max Lugavere.NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free.Thanks to our Patrons Elle M., Shredstick72, Vern Keskinen, beverly mcclain, Tressa Eubank, and Mark howell for supporting us this week.Photo Credit: Chempetitive, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

Max Lugavere, a health and science journalist dedicated to Alzheimer’s prevention, joins to discuss critical lifestyle choices. He emphasizes the power of diet in midlife, highlighting brain-boosting foods like omega-3s, leafy greens, and avocados. Lugavere warns against ultra-processed foods that threaten cognitive health and shares personal stories to illustrate the impact of dietary habits. He also explores how exercise and sustainable eating can significantly reduce Alzheimer's risk, encouraging listeners to adopt proactive health strategies.

Renowned health journalist and author Max Lugavere discusses the impact of nutrition on brain health, highlighting risk factors like genetics and processed foods. Explore his journey, dietary adjustments for brain health, benefits of monounsaturated fats, and debunking diet myths.

Max Lugavere, author and health journalist, shares his cheat codes for weight loss, including prioritizing protein, avoiding overconsumption of ultra-processed foods, and debunking weight loss myths. He emphasizes the role of calories and food quality in weight loss, the importance of protein for fat loss and muscle gain, and the significance of lifting and resistance training. The podcast also addresses the accessibility of healthier food choices on a limited budget and the need for compassion in discussing weight loss and body composition.