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Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life
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Discover the critical link between your brain and the food you eat and change the way your brain ages, in this cutting-edge, practical guide to eliminating brain fog, optimizing brain health, and achieving peak mental performance from media personality and leading voice in health Max Lugavere.
After his mother was diagnosed with a mysterious form o ...more
Discover the critical link between your brain and the food you eat and change the way your brain ages, in this cutting-edge, practical guide to eliminating brain fog, optimizing brain health, and achieving peak mental performance from media personality and leading voice in health Max Lugavere.
After his mother was diagnosed with a mysterious form o ...more
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March 20th 2018
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This book was released this year - in March of 2018- just 4 months ago. 196 reviews are posted on Amazon at the moment - with a solid 5 star rating across the board.
As far as nutrition books go - especially relevant to brain health - ( preventing cognitive decline and dementia- all according to the latest science), and overall sound nutrition- advice......
I’ve not read a more readable book- easy to grasp useful health guide book in
a long time - enjoyable too. The facts are easily presented- inc ...more
As far as nutrition books go - especially relevant to brain health - ( preventing cognitive decline and dementia- all according to the latest science), and overall sound nutrition- advice......
I’ve not read a more readable book- easy to grasp useful health guide book in
a long time - enjoyable too. The facts are easily presented- inc ...more
EXTREME WARNING : MAX LUGAVERE HOLDS NO HEATH DEGREE OF ANY KIND . HE HAS NOT APPEARED IN PUBLIC DEBATE WITH ANY HEALTH AUTHORITIES . HIS ASSERTIONS ABOUT CHOLESTEROL AND FAT CONSUMPTION ARE EXTREMELY CONTROVERSIAL AND EVEN ROGUE. . (if he where ever to appear in debate with Dr Joel Fuhrman or one of his peers he would be utterly destroyed )
While Lugavere’s book is glibly written and contains some helpful data . Lugavere does NOT have a degree in nutrition and is extremely uncircumspect in his ...more
While Lugavere’s book is glibly written and contains some helpful data . Lugavere does NOT have a degree in nutrition and is extremely uncircumspect in his ...more
This book is my new go-to resource to which I may refer to people when they ask, "What do you do?" So
many people struggle with their weight, and because I am relatively fit and lean, they ask me what I do. I
have a Word document I put together with a list of people and reference materials with internet links
(including "breadheadthemovie.com"), but now, I plan to recommend reading Genius Foods. This book
has it all! What I have been learning about and incorporating in my life is everything I ha ...more
many people struggle with their weight, and because I am relatively fit and lean, they ask me what I do. I
have a Word document I put together with a list of people and reference materials with internet links
(including "breadheadthemovie.com"), but now, I plan to recommend reading Genius Foods. This book
has it all! What I have been learning about and incorporating in my life is everything I ha ...more
I have a few essential doubts and questions about this book and the foods he advocates for.
Firstly, in his book, Lugavere advocates for a low carb, high (good) fat diet, that is low in carbohydrates, including those those from starchy plants such as sweet potato, on the basis that they spike insulin even acutely or over a long period of time. I have also been reading about the world's 'blue zones' too, and the research done on the longest living (and healthiest) people on earth, and these studi ...more
Firstly, in his book, Lugavere advocates for a low carb, high (good) fat diet, that is low in carbohydrates, including those those from starchy plants such as sweet potato, on the basis that they spike insulin even acutely or over a long period of time. I have also been reading about the world's 'blue zones' too, and the research done on the longest living (and healthiest) people on earth, and these studi ...more
Of all the available old and recent studies on food and nutrition, Genius Foods references a very small and narrow portion of them to reach some very questionable conclusions. Although the author only says it once in the whole book, you should definitely question all information, including that which comes from this book.
Since I'm significantly overweight, I try to read at least one diet book per year. I didn't want to read this book, because I knew it would challenge me on many of my food preferences like pizza, ice cream, breads and starches. It did not disappoint.
One thing that is unique about Genius Foods is its focus on brain health. As I reach age 60 this year, I can notice a small decrease in my ability to retrieve information, and the need to keep brains healthy and functioning is timely and important. T ...more
Well written summary of all the information on diet and health floating around in the last few years. The author’s conversational style made this an especially enjoyable book.
His 10 Genius foods hook was a great way to simplify all the science.
I also like how he acknowledged that there is good stress as well as bad stress. Stress is how we grow, in many cases.
Living with a family member with dementia can make broccoli very palatable.
His 10 Genius foods hook was a great way to simplify all the science.
I also like how he acknowledged that there is good stress as well as bad stress. Stress is how we grow, in many cases.
Living with a family member with dementia can make broccoli very palatable.
Informative, well written book on how to keep your brain healthy through diet, exercise and meditating. This author is a believer in eating all the good fats (basically olive oil) and veggie veggie veggie with little or no carbs. Fiber thru veggies is his mantra not thru grains. Has the medical info to back it up on the "why" it's good for your brain and how your gut plays such an important part to keeping that brain healthy. Did you know that the weight of all the bacteria in your gut equals th
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There is some junk science in this book, and many claims are not given proper citations (though some are). Unfortunately some of the dogma in this text (e.g. proposing that nearly all of modern medicine is bad; the authors’ trendy preoccupation with fasting) gets in the way of some sensible and interesting dietary information also found in the book. The lines between what are “healthy” vs “unhealthy” lifestyle decisions are in reality more nuanced than this book elects to explore.
The American heart association has in no uncertain terms stated that eating red meat , saturated fats and cholesterol increases the risk of heart attack and stroke.
The American Cancer Association lists red meat as a class 2 carcinogen along with lead and styrene.
Climatologists also say that a high meat diet is very bad for the environment from the point of view of Global warming and dropping oxygen levels since 30 % or earth's habitable land mass is cattle grazing pasture and another 30% is used ...more
The American Cancer Association lists red meat as a class 2 carcinogen along with lead and styrene.
Climatologists also say that a high meat diet is very bad for the environment from the point of view of Global warming and dropping oxygen levels since 30 % or earth's habitable land mass is cattle grazing pasture and another 30% is used ...more
This is Nonfiction/Health. The author narrates his own audio and he is very personable. Brain health has been getting a lot of buzz in recent years. Recent books pretty much say the same things: eat your veggies, stay away from sugar and grains, get enough sleep and see what nutrients you're deficient in...and oh yeah, and don't forget to exercise. There were some suggestions in here that caused me to arch my eyebrows. The one I remember the most was the actual slurping up your olive oil with a
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This has been the year of reading books on eating healthy. How can so many doctors totally disagree with each other?
While Max Lugavere falls into the low carb camp at least he is not a hard line zealot. Also, he is not a doctor (didn't even stay in a Holiday Inn Express while writing) maybe he realized he is not infallible.
I enjoyed his journey of how and why he got to his decisions. Sometimes staying in the middle of the road allows you the flexibility to change when science has updated its bel ...more
While Max Lugavere falls into the low carb camp at least he is not a hard line zealot. Also, he is not a doctor (didn't even stay in a Holiday Inn Express while writing) maybe he realized he is not infallible.
I enjoyed his journey of how and why he got to his decisions. Sometimes staying in the middle of the road allows you the flexibility to change when science has updated its bel ...more
Everyone should read this book, period.
This one was a mixed bag for me. I'll start with the good and then move onto the bad.
The Good:
*The writing. Author Max Lugavere writes with a natural, easy style. The book is presented as though he were speaking to you in a normal conversation. Any time a book can convey complex ideas in an easy-digestible, engaging manner, it scores big time IMHO. This book deals with many complex biochemical processes, mechanisms, and pathways. Yet he manages to present these concepts in a very down-to-ear ...more
The Good:
*The writing. Author Max Lugavere writes with a natural, easy style. The book is presented as though he were speaking to you in a normal conversation. Any time a book can convey complex ideas in an easy-digestible, engaging manner, it scores big time IMHO. This book deals with many complex biochemical processes, mechanisms, and pathways. Yet he manages to present these concepts in a very down-to-ear ...more
With the exception of grass-fed beef, I am well on my way to keeping Alzheimer's at bay. Will check out his documentary Bread Head.
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Not exactly fascinating cover to cover (it’s pretty dry and “scientific” but he’s trying to explain and prove his thinking) but does make you think.
Doctors after do “Diagnose and adios”
My genes don’t show a predisposition it seems like they’re not solely responsible. External trigger. So there must be something else. Connection between brain health and metabolism. Increased energy levels and clearer thinking. Better mood and more focused. Lose fat.
Neurogenisis = creating new brain cells. Neuro ...more
Doctors after do “Diagnose and adios”
My genes don’t show a predisposition it seems like they’re not solely responsible. External trigger. So there must be something else. Connection between brain health and metabolism. Increased energy levels and clearer thinking. Better mood and more focused. Lose fat.
Neurogenisis = creating new brain cells. Neuro ...more
Finally a thorough synthesis of all the confusing health advice we're constantly bombarded with.
In the same way that I don't believe people are good or bad (we're not children, we should be able to formulate more fine grained opinions), I don't believe in foods being healthy or unhealthy.
Don't patronize me with 'unhealthy', what I always want to know is what effect any food has on my body - short and long term -, and allow me the choice of favoring one over the other at any point.
This book does ...more
In the same way that I don't believe people are good or bad (we're not children, we should be able to formulate more fine grained opinions), I don't believe in foods being healthy or unhealthy.
Don't patronize me with 'unhealthy', what I always want to know is what effect any food has on my body - short and long term -, and allow me the choice of favoring one over the other at any point.
This book does ...more
The author writes a very informative and motivational narrative on the foods we need to eat to keep a healthy mind and body. Although I knew extra virgin olive oil, avocados, blueberries, wild salmon, dark leafy greens, eggs, grass-fed beef, dark chocolate and almonds were good for you his explanations made total sense. I have a huge sweet tooth but he has convinced me to change my ways. I truly hope this will be a life style change for me.
The best and overall greatest book about cerebral nutrition. A compelling way to deliver, I really suggest that everyone should read this book.
All else aside :
It is PURE LOGIC that if I cause pain today I will recieve pain tomorrow .
THE FACT IS Animals feel emotional and physical pain. Plants do not.
NOW! Use the logic that God gave you.
I believe (and the evidence shows) that God set up an orderly universe wherein each soul gets back from life exactly what he gave out .
So if you don't want to get pain from life STOP giving it out !!!
Only a fool thinks he can give out pain and get only pleasure back.
This alone is the most tremendous ...more
It is PURE LOGIC that if I cause pain today I will recieve pain tomorrow .
THE FACT IS Animals feel emotional and physical pain. Plants do not.
NOW! Use the logic that God gave you.
I believe (and the evidence shows) that God set up an orderly universe wherein each soul gets back from life exactly what he gave out .
So if you don't want to get pain from life STOP giving it out !!!
Only a fool thinks he can give out pain and get only pleasure back.
This alone is the most tremendous ...more
What foods are best for your brain? This book will give you the answers and offer up tips for maximizing the power of your mind through what you eat. Lugavere isn't a scientist, but rather, found passion in the average Western diet when his mother developed Alzheimer's at a young age, with no family history of the disease. What could cause it? This book synthesizes all of the research he did to find any clues as to answers.
I hate diet culture, but I am utterly fascinated with food, eating habit ...more
I hate diet culture, but I am utterly fascinated with food, eating habit ...more
Genius Foods is not your typical food or diet book as the precedent is protecting your brain when ageing, with the motivation being the author’s mother suffering from Alzheimer’s, and asking the question: Can we prevent this through our diet?
The premise is interesting to me as we do have Alzheimer’s in our family, and it is an interesting subject in general. I found it overall to be very informative and I’ve already made some small changes in how I approach food.
But, as with any of these, don’t ...more
The premise is interesting to me as we do have Alzheimer’s in our family, and it is an interesting subject in general. I found it overall to be very informative and I’ve already made some small changes in how I approach food.
But, as with any of these, don’t ...more
Very detailed and interesting.
I enjoyed this book quite a bit. It was full of a lot of research and explanations and I'm excited to add some of the ideas to my life.
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Practical and approachable information for someone looking to support brain health/improve brain function through diet modification. Better used as a reference text than read cover-to-cover.
“Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life” provides a solid pathway to improved brain power and overall health. Very evidence-based eating suggestions backed by notable scientists and successful authors who also wrote anti-wheat, low carb diet bestsellers. An enthusiastic writing style crammed with non-technical explanations of all the studies that back-up its eating suggestions.
Genius Foods recommends a diet WITH oils and fats (extra virgi ...more
Genius Foods recommends a diet WITH oils and fats (extra virgi ...more
I greatly enjoyed this book. Most of the genius foods I already knew, but this book put them into a new perspective that resonated even deeper for me. For example I have a deeper understanding of the dangers of using Vegetable/Canola oil and a new found desire to only use extra virgin olive oil. My favorite chapter is the last chapter because it really brought the whole book together and showed the practicality of all the genius foods without being restrictive to your life. I like how flexible t
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So many times the media will take a small part of a study and write headlines proclaiming that this food and that food are now unhealthy. It's confusing and not correct.
This book really delves into the science that we currently have today around eating. And it makes a good case for eating as described in the book.
I've been meaning to eat more fish for years and am now very much motivated to do so! Also looking into IF and lowering my carb intake. Why? Read the book for the details, it better fo ...more
This book really delves into the science that we currently have today around eating. And it makes a good case for eating as described in the book.
I've been meaning to eat more fish for years and am now very much motivated to do so! Also looking into IF and lowering my carb intake. Why? Read the book for the details, it better fo ...more
I'm not usually terribly interested in diet books, but speaking as a pure novice, this book was really interesting. "Genius Food" is full of information about nutrients, proteins, acids, etc, how we process them, how best we can fuel our bodies and minds while avoiding do either harm. While there are certain suggestions that seem a bit extreme (ie intermittent fasting) there are elements from this book I fully intend on integrating into my own personalized overall picture of health.
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Scientifically based diet to optimize brain health
If you are interested in understanding how diet and nutrition effect brain health this book is required reading. I found it engaging, easy to read, and highly applicable.
If you are interested in understanding how diet and nutrition effect brain health this book is required reading. I found it engaging, easy to read, and highly applicable.
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