449: Seed Oils, Protein Myths, and the Truth About Healthy Eating | Luke Cook
The Genius Life
Max Lugavere
4.7 • 4.7K Ratings
🗓️ 25 December 2024
⏱️ 66 minutes
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Luke Cook is an actor, comedian, and health enthusiast known for his witty takes on wellness and his ability to make complex topics both hilarious and relatable.
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| 0:00.0 | What up everybody? It's episode 449 of The Genius Life. up, everybody? |
| 0:23.4 | Welcome back to another episode of The Genius Life. |
| 0:25.5 | I'm your host, Max Lugavir, and this is the show where we unravel the mysteries of health, wellness, |
| 0:30.2 | and how to thrive in a world that is constantly, and I mean constantly changing. |
| 0:35.1 | First off, I want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Hanukkah, whether you're |
| 0:38.6 | celebrating with loved ones, enjoying some much needed downtime, or just soaking in the spirit |
| 0:44.0 | of the season. |
| 0:45.0 | I'm so grateful that you're spending a part of your holiday here with me. |
| 0:48.2 | Today's episode is like unwrapping your favorite gift because, well, Luke Cook is back. |
| 0:52.3 | And if you're a regular listener of the show, |
| 0:54.7 | you know he's practically family at this point. He's been on the show more times than I can |
| 0:57.9 | count. And every visit is packed with his signature, humor, and razor-sharp insights. |
| 1:02.9 | Today we're diving into the growing obsession with health in pop culture. What's real, what's |
| 1:07.8 | noise, and why it's harder than ever to cut through the misinformation. |
| 1:15.7 | Luke and I tackle the challenges of promoting healthy eating in a world full of social media trolls, |
| 1:19.6 | partisan politics, and disparities in access to nutritious foods. |
| 1:23.5 | We're also getting into juicy debates. Are seed oils good or bad? |
| 1:28.7 | Why are protein and fiber essential for your health? And when it comes to beef versus plant-based alternatives, what's the real deal? Plus, we're geeking out on powerhouse nutrients like |
| 1:33.2 | Koline, and of course, one of my personal favorites, Astazanthan. This conversation is equal |
| 1:37.8 | parts hilarious and thought-provoking, packed with actionable insights, and plenty of laughs. |
| 1:42.9 | It's a perfect reminder to trust your instincts, |
| 1:45.0 | stay curious, and keep advocating for better nutrition for everybody. So grab a cup of something |
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