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    Max Lugavere

    Max Lugavere

    Nutritionist

    In Intro to Nutrition, a six-hour course, Max Lugavere introduces the fundamentals of nutrition with a focus on achieving optimal health, longevity, and performance. We explore the importance of whole foods, maintaining macronutrient balance, the essential roles of micronutrients, and the harmful effects of ultra-processed foods on health. The course also covers key concepts such as nutrient timing and customizing diets to meet individual goals. Additionally, we provide a balanced examination of controversies in nutrition science. The course concludes by highlighting the crucial role of the human microbiome in supporting overall well-being.

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      1. Nutritional Fundamentals

      In our first lecture, we begin with the fundamentals of nutrition, focusing on its practical aspects for optimal health, longevity, and performance. Instructor Max Lugavere breaks down the key components of nutrition, focusing on macronutrients (carbohydrates, fats, and proteins), and discusses the impact of ultra-processed foods on health. The lecture emphasizes the importance of understanding nutrition as a powerful tool for disease prevention and for the optimization of life quality.

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      2. Satiety Superstars

      In lecture two, we look at the fundamentals of a healthy diet, discussing the importance of energy balance, macronutrient and micronutrient needs, and the role of satiety in optimizing nutrition. Max Lugavere emphasizes the significance of protein, fiber, and water as the three "satiety superstars" and highlights the benefits of consuming whole foods while minimizing ultra-processed foods for overall health and well-being.

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      3. Nutrition Standards

      In lecture three, we dive into the complexities of nutrition, emphasizing the importance of focusing on whole foods rather than isolated nutrients. We also discuss the detrimental health effects of the Standard American Diet, which is high in ultra-processed foods, and hone in on the characteristics and negative impacts of these foods on various health outcomes.

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