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The transcript is from an episode of the Feel Better, Live More podcast, where Dr. Rangan Chatterjee interviews Max Lugavere, a science journalist and New York Times bestselling author. Lugavere discusses the importance of reducing consumption of ultra-processed foods, which he describes as foods that cannot be made in a home kitchen and typically have long ingredient lists and shelf-stable properties. He explains that these foods are often hyper-palatable, leading to overconsumption and increased risk of diseases like dementia.
Lugavere also recommends minimizing consumption of refined, bleached, and deodorized seed and grain oils, such as canola, corn, and soybean oils. He suggests replacing them with extra virgin olive oil, which has numerous health benefits and a more stable chemical structure. Additionally, he highlights the need to reduce added sugar intake, as excessive sugar consumption can contribute to various health issues.
Throughout the interview, Lugavere emphasizes the importance of making mindful dietary choices and acknowledges the challenges individuals face with the abundance of ultra-processed foods in the modern food environment. He encourages listeners to take control of their cognitive destiny by adopting a healthier, more minimally processed diet.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Reduce consumption of ultra-processed foods, which are often hyper-palatable and linked to various health issues.
- Minimize intake of refined, bleached, and deodorized seed and grain oils, and opt for healthier alternatives like extra virgin olive oil.
- Be mindful of added sugar intake, as excessive consumption can contribute to health problems.
- Adopt a diet rich in minimally processed, whole foods to support overall well-being and reduce disease risk.
- Recognize the power of daily dietary choices in shaping cognitive health and disease prevention.
- Genes are not the sole determinants of health outcomes; diet and lifestyle play crucial roles.
- While moderation is important, some foods are designed to be overconsumed, making it challenging to exercise self-control.
- Seek out nutrient-dense, whole food sources to ensure adequate nutritional intake.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “These are the foods that line our supermarket aisles. They're the foods now that make up 60% of the calories that Americans are consuming worldwide.“ by Max Lugavere
- “Today, your average adult consumes about 77 grams of added sugar, sugar for which we have no biological requirement. That's about 19 teaspoons.“ by Max Lugavere
- “We know that glycemic variability is associated with increased feelings of hunger. So eating a high sugar snack or meal could actually perpetuate feelings of hunger, as opposed to satiate to reduce feelings of hunger, which is, you know, kind of ironic and counterproductive.“ by Max Lugavere
- “Genes are not destiny, right? Your genes may load the gun, but it's your diet and lifestyle, ultimately, that pull the trigger on this condition. For many.“ by Max Lugavere
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Episode Information
Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee
Dr Rangan Chatterjee
4/11/24
Today’s guest shares evidence-based principles that will help all of us protect our brain health.
Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests.
Today’s clip is from episode 330 of the podcast with science journalist and New York Times bestselling author, Max Lugavere.
Max is on a mission to help people feel better, live longer, and maximise their brain health by optimising their diet.
In this clip he shares the three food types that we should think about cutting out of our diet – and why.
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