Genius Kitchen

WALL STREET JOURNAL Bestseller

Combining the dietary recommendations in his bestselling Genius Foods and the lifestyle recommendations of The Genius Life, Genius Kitchen features shockingly delicious, nutrient-packed recipes that will energize your mind, strengthen your body, and pave a path to health that you’ll feel with the first bite. 

Max Lugavere’s debut book Genius Foods was groundbreaking, providing much-needed information on brain health that was embraced by thousands, and became an instant New York Times bestseller. His second book, The Genius Life, introduced an easy-to-implement protocol for strengthening your body and mind. This is the follow-up fans have been waiting for: the companion cookbook, filled with over 100 delicious recipes to help you lose weight, feel great, and reach optimum health.

Inspired by traditions from around the globe, the 100-plus recipes and stunning photographs in Genius Kitchen feature an international twist, with bold flavors that favor simplicity and quality of ingredients over complexity and quantity. In addition, Max lists the basic, healthy ingredients and tools that are essential for a well-stocked kitchen and pantry, and offers techniques and best practices for healthy cooking and eating well on a budget. 

Max wants everyone to be well and enjoy great food—a legacy imparted on him by the tragic health of his mother. Part cookbook, part wellness guide, Genius Kitchen provides key insights that make healthy eating a breeze. Max explains the importance of whole, fresh foods, how various nutrients work together keep you healthy, and how to get fit without counting calories. Breaking down each meal component, Max explains the art and science of nutrition without the dogma, so that you can feel your best every day without sacrificing your love of eating. 

Whether you are a novice cook or seasoned in the kitchen; just beginning the journey to wellness, or health conscious but wanting to up your game, everyone will benefit from the information presented in Genius Kitchen—and enjoy some epic food in the process.

About the Author

Max Lugavere is a filmmaker, media personality, and leading voice in health. He is the writer, director, and producer of an upcoming documentary titled Bread Head, the first millennial focused film exploring the impact of diet and lifestyle on brain health. His Kickstarter for the film was a viral sensation, and was featured by Upworthy, Huffington Post, Fast Company, WELL+GOOD, Yahoo! Health, and more, and shared by Sir Ken Robinson, Jared Leto, Maria Shriver, and countless others.

Prior he was a prominent producer and host of Al Gore's Emmy nominated Current TV from 2005-2011, and in late 2013, he created and hosted Acting Disruptive, a web series viewed by millions online, which featured the entrepreneurial passion projects of Jessica Alba, Adrian Grenier, Jared Leto and more. He is a contributor and brain health expert for Yahoo! Health and regularly hosts health-related content for WebMD, Vice's MUNCHIES channel, and About.com.