N4L 032: "Genius Foods" by Max Lugavere

In his new book, Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life, Max Lugavere teaches us how to use food to achieve optimal brain performance. What's more, he says, following such a regimen has the pleasant side effect of minimizing dementia risk. When Lugavere's own mother was diagnosed with a mysterious form of dementia in her 50s, this filmmaker turned journalist went on the warpath to learn everything he could about brain health.  His research among leading clinicians and in top neurology departments around the world helped him discover ten "Genius Foods." Combining solid science with his Hollywood flare for entertainment, Lugavere walks us through common health conundrums. For example, he debunks myths about low-fat and cholesterol-free products, and he makes scientific connections between Type 2 diabetes and dementia. He also makes sense of words newer to the health field such as "epigenetics," "microbiomes," and "probiotics." Highly recommended by the likes of Dr. Mehmet Oz and Dr. Mark Hyman, Genius Foods is the first of its kind to weave together pioneering research not only on dementia prevention but also cognitive optimization, and nutritional psychology. In addition to being a brain health expert, Max Lugavere is the director of the upcoming film Bread Head, the first-ever documentary about dementia prevention through diet and lifestyle. Connect with Nonfiction4Life: Facebook Instagram Twitter Music Credit Sound Editing Credit