Luke Cook is an Aussie-born actor, writer, creator, and self-proclaimed health-nut. He is most well known for portraying Lucifer in Netflix’s Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. Luke also hosts a wellness podcast called The Zaddy Zone.
What you'll learn from this episode:
Super simple weight loss hacks hacks hat helped Max reduce his body fat, including using low-fat dairy, cutting both fats and carbs, and having protein powder in your yogurt to boost protein.
The flaws with extreme calorie restriction for longevity, and why just simply not overeating and focusing on having a healthy body composition might be the real path to longevity.
Max and Luke’s favorite biohacks, including Max’s favorite form of magnesium, why he’s a fan of caffeine pre-workout, the benefits of l-theanine, and why both Max and Luke love creatine.
Luke’s best tips for getting out of a crappy mood, including exercising, and pushing through hard things, like cold plunge—which always makes him feel better once he’s walked away from it.
The dangers of focusing on a single biomarker for health—and the importance of learning how to examine health information with a discerning eye.
And much more!
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Resources from this episode:
Talking about the Business of Birth Control w Ricki Lake | TikTok
Creatine: What It Does, Benefits, Supplements & Safety | Cleveland Clinic
Raw Milk Farmers Are Going to Prison | Organic Consumers
13 Ways to Stop Eating When You’re Bored | Healthline
Protein Chips – Quest Nutrition
Magnesium Glycinate Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Pictures, Warnings & Dosing | WebMD
L-theanine, a natural constituent in tea, and its effect on mental state
Health Benefits of Collagen: Pros, Cons, and More | Healthline
Clinical Effects of Regular Dry Sauna Bathing: A Systematic Review - PMC
How Industrial Seed Oils Are Making Us Sick | Chris Kresser
Does Cholesterol Matter? Metabolic Health Experts Weigh In | Levels
What Is the Apolipoprotein B-100 (ApoB) Test? | WebMD
7 Research-Backed Benefits of Improv Comedy | Psychology Today
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