Max Lugavere (IG: @maxlugavere) is a filmmaker, health and science journalist and the author of the New York Times bestselling book, Genius Foods. He is also the host of the #1 iTunes health podcast The Genius Life.

Max appears regularly on the Dr. Oz Show, the Rachael Ray Show, and The Doctors. He is a sought-after speaker and has given talks at South by Southwest, TEDx, the Biohacker Summit in Stockholm, Sweden, and many others.

Max just released his second book, The Genius Life, which covers diet and many other factors that contribute to a healthy lifestyle.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Max’s mother suffered from lewy body dementia and pancreatic cancer before passing
• Prevention is crucial
• Genius foods = the ultimate nutritional care manual for the human brain
• Environmental toxins may increase your risk for certain cancers
• The long-term negative impacts of a low-fat, low cholesterol diet
• Ditch commercial salad dressings containing refined oils
• Artificial light is wreaking havoc on your circadian rhythms
• The problem with protein bars
• Are you over-consuming muscle meat?
• The benefits of taking a collagen supplement
• What is afternoon diabetes?
• Coffee encourages the production of ketones
• Stop eating 2-3 hours before bedtime
• The detrimental impacts of noise pollution
• How a white noise machine can improve your sleep
• Using air purifying plants in your home
• Help eliminate toxins in your home by wet dusting
• The three P’s of healthy elimination
• Minimize your exposure to BPA
• Max’s new podcast, The Genius Life
• Empower yourself with knowledge

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Related links:

Max Lugavere - The Genius Life (book)

Max Lugavere's website

Follow Max Lugavere on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube

Max Lugavere - Genius Foods (book)

Listen to Max Lugavere previously on TUHP (episode #223)

The Genius Life with Max Lugavere (podcast)

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The Genius Life 31: How to Buy the Best Extra-Virgin Olive Oil - Nicholas Coleman (Max's podcast)

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