Foods That Hurt or Help Your Brain with Max Lugavere

Can certain foods boost your brain power? Do you know what foods are best to eat and which to avoid? Max Lugavere has spent the last 10 years researching how food impacts our health. He speaks with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to dispel common myths and answer questions about nutrition. If you’re wondering why we’re being told Lucky Charms cereal is healthier than eggs, you won’t want to miss this talk. Make sure to watch other episodes of Real Talk featuring a vegan and a carnivore for additional perspectives on how we should be eating. 00:00 - Welcome to Real Talk 01:43 - Could Diet Contribute to Dementia? 05:34 - Alzheimer’s Disease: Is It Preventable? 14:51 - Are There “Good Foods” and “Bad Foods”? 18:25 - Are Butter and Eggs Healthy or Harmful? 24:34 - Real Milk vs. Plant-Based Milk 27:15 - What Is a Good Vegetable Balance? 30:48 - Are Seed Oils Really Bad for You? 37:51 - The Myth of Granola Bars and Other “Healthy” Meals 44:12 - You Probably Need to Eat More Protein 44:49 - Food and Access in America 47:36 - Do You Need to Buy Organic Food? 50:32 - Eat More Whole Foods 54:31 - The Fight over the Tufts University Food Compass 01:02:26 - The Strange Link between Mouthwash and Blood Pressure 01:08:50 - The Genius Life: How to Read Scientific Papers 01:10:50 - Healthy Lifestyle Advice 01:14:06 - The Verdict on Chocolate and Wine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices