Tag: Nutrigenomics
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Fat Genes, Fat Jeans and “Phat” Jeans!
I was reading two fantastic articles discussing nutrigenomics – how nutrients interact with our genes to produce health and disease. Despite the massive promotion of “low-fat” food labels, as a society we have seen the rapid increase in the prevalence of increased weight, obesity and obesity-related health conditions. There are many studies which suggest how lipogenesis,…
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Could your diet use some work?
Find it difficult to concentrate? Suffer from recurrent viral infections, allergies and respiratory problems? Fatigue quickly and recover slowly? Do you feel pessimistic? Notice a loss of enthusiasm, joy and motivation? Experience chronic muscle stiffness, soreness or pain? Have recurring headaches? Notice areas of inflamed and itchy skin? Have you been told you have brittle,…
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Are Genetically Modified Foods, Modifying Health?
A case for consuming quality over quantity. Have you seen this mind-blowing movie, The Future of Food? This movie comments on gene patenting and the introduction of genetically-modified foods (perhaps more correctly so, its integration), into our food chain. The initial intent of introducing genetically-modified organisms (GMOs) was to assist the speed and cost-effectiveness of growing…
Dr. J. Ancheta Goguen, Naturopathic Doctor 