Feed Your Genes Right de Jack Challem

Feed Your Genes Right

Jack Challem

In Feed Your Genes Right , renowned nutrition expert Jack Challem translates the hugely exciting science of nutrigenomics––which explores the link between nutrition and our own DNA––into practical eating plans and nutritional supplement recommendations for maximizing one′s genetic inheritance, slowing the aging process, and reducing the chances of disease. After describing how food and nutrients can help repair flawed or damaged genes, Challem offers specific plans––complete with delicious carb–smart recipes––that target two dozen common or inherited diseases and conditions, including arthritis, cancer, diabetes, fatigue, gluten intolerance, heart disease, and obesity.

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Praise for FEED YOUR GENES RIGHT "Feed Your Genes Right puts the complicated issue of nature versus nurture firmly to rest at last. Nutrition plays a crucial role in how our genes express themselves, and in this book Jack Challem clearly shows us nutritional guidelines for how we can make the most of our genes for better health and longevity." Fred Pescatore, M.D., author of the bestselling The Hamptons Diet "This book is a must–read for anyone who has a family history of cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer′s, or other common ailments." Dr. Earl Mindell, author of Earl Mindell′s New Vitamin Bible, Earl Mindell′s Diet Bible, and Prescription Alternatives "A fascinating journey that uncovers and explains a whole new realm in the science of diet and healthy eating." Jason Theodosakis, M.D., author of The Arthritis Cure "Jack Challem has once again proven why he is one of the world′s premier health and nutrition writers. In Feed Your Genes Right Challem skillfully explains how mismatches between our stone–age genes and the typical western diet underlie virtually all chronic diseases of the 21st century. To correct this mismatch, Challem offers cutting–edge, practical dietary advice throughout the book. Essential reading." Loren Cordain, Ph.D., author of The Paleo Diet How would you like to slow the aging process, reduce your risk of disease, lose weight, look better, and feel great? You can do this and more with Feed Your Genes Right, the breakthrough book from renowned nutrition expert Jack Challem. Drawing on cutting–edge medical research, Challem reveals how, by repairing and protecting your DNA through proper nutrition, you can avoid such common diseases as diabetes, cancer, obesity, and heart disease even if you′re genetically predisposed to them. He presents practical, easy–to–follow diet and supplement plans that will help you feed your genes rightsetting the stage for a long and healthy life.

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Cuprins

Foreword by Kilmer S. McCully, M.D. Preface. Acknowledgments. PART I: The Nutrition–Gene Connection. 1. Your Genes Depend on Good Nutrition. 2. DNA Damage, Aging, and Disease. 3. Conflicts between Ancient Genes and Modern Foods. PART II: Gene–Enhancing Nutritional Supplements. 4. Nutrients That Enhance Energy and Prevent DNA Damage. 5. Nutrients That Make and Repair DNA. 6. Nutrients That Protect DNA from Damage. PART III: Gene–Enhancing Eating Plans. 7. Dietary Guidelines for Feeding Your Genes Right. 8. Recipes, Menu Plans, and Guidelines for Eating Out. PART IV: Nutrition Plans for Protecting and Enhancing Your Genes. 9. Stress, Genes, and Nutrition. 10. Nutritional Recommendations for Specific Diseases, A to Z. Afterword. Appendix A: Genetic and Nutrition Testing. Appendix B: Resources for Supplements, Food, and Additional Information. Selected References. Index.

Notă biografică

JACK CHALLEM, known as the Nutrition Reporter, publishes a health newsletter by the same name, is a contributing editor for Alternative Medicine, Body & Soul, and Let′s Live magazines, and is the co–author of the bestselling Syndrome X and author of The Inflammation Syndrome. He also writes for many scientific and medical journals, including Medical Hypotheses and Free Radical Biology and Medicine.