The seventh and final Nutrigenomix test has to do with the risk of developing diabetes. (see previous six here) The majority of diabetes being diagnosed is directly related to our lifestyle habits. This is one of the reasons I chose to start working in private practice. I was frustrated with … [Read more...]
Folate and the risk of heart disease and stroke.
We are on the 6th Nutrigenomix test today (see previous 5 here) on Folate and the risk of heart disease and stroke. Folate is a water soluble B vitamin that is involved in cell growth and development including prevention of neural tube defects and the production of red blood cells. Low levels of … [Read more...]
Trying Mackerel
As promised last week, I gave mackerel a try! I was wondering why l had never tried it before, and realized that it was only a few years ago that I discovered where to look for it.— in the canned fish section at the grocery store. I opted for one that was in tomato sauce, chopping it up to … [Read more...]
Vitamin C and the prevention of heart disease, type-2 diabetes and cancer.
Vitamin C has many roles in our body. Today I want to talk about the genetic research looking at its role in the prevention of developing heart disease, type-2 diabetes and cancer. Researchers have discovered that the amount of vitamin C absorbed into the blood differs between people even when … [Read more...]
Omega-3 fats and lowering the risk of heart disease
One of the mechanisms researchers have investigated as to the role omega 3 fats play in lowering the risk of heart disease is their ability to lower blood levels of triglycerides. Triglycerides are molecules of fat floating around in our blood. If our triglyceride levels get too high they can … [Read more...]
Saturated fat and risk of becoming overweight
So on to today’s test result: saturated fat. The negative impact saturated fat has on our heart health, and risk of developing obesity and diabetes has been discussed for many years. Have you ever known two people who eat a diet high in saturated fat and one person has a weight problem and … [Read more...]
Even healthy individuals can benefit from nutrition counselling
As I sit here writing my blog post for tomorrow (on my next test results- saturated fat and risk of becoming overweight), I decided to take some time to explain why we've added Nutrigenomix to our services. I have been in practice for 15 years and have worked with many people who are plagued … [Read more...]
Sodium and the risk of high blood pressure.
I’ve been nicknamed the salt queen, as I’ve changed the eating habits of many clients as well as other health care professionals. It shocks them when I bring in a bunch of processed foods to show where we are actually getting our salt from (as opposed to the salt shaker.) I then educate these … [Read more...]
Caffeine and the risk of heart disease
Talking to my clients about their familial genetic risk factors for developing diseases has been a standard in my practice. What I never expected to see during my career as a Dietitian, was the ability to assess my clients’ risk of developing chronic diseases based on their own genetic … [Read more...]
Eat according to your genes
Did you know your unique genetic make-up affects how your body responds to certain foods, beverages and supplements? Knowing this information can help you reduce your risk of nutrition-related chronic disease. This is the branch of science called nutrigenomics, and it’s popping out of … [Read more...]
