Feed Your Genes

Did you know that we require a certain amount of protein based on our body weight? And that number is determined by our genetics? Because it’s different for everyone, and not all people require a high amount of protein, I like to recommend Designs for Health Pea Protein. With only 10 grams of protein per scoop, non GMO and without that common chalky taste that many vegan powders have, it’s a terrific option for those who genetically require less protein. PS. Did you know tha...t anytime you eat more protein than you require, that additional protein turns into inflammation and fat? I can help you discover the exact amount of protein that is optional for your body.

Feeding Your Genes means eating the right types of foods, in the right portions, at the right time, and that is different for everyone. www.feedyourgenes.ca

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Question: Can I still eat fruit and drink fruit juices? And what are good carbohydrates? Answer: From her book, Fix Your Genes to Fit Your Genes, Dr. Penny writes: Choose the Right Carbohydrate... Try to avoid simple, high-glycemic carbohydrates including sugar and sweets. Note that fruit is considered a simple (high-glycemic) carbohydrate despite the fact it contains some fibre. Fruit juice is worse than fruit itself. To put that into perspective, one apple weighing 233 grams has 31 grams of carbs with 23 grams of sugar. One standard size KitKat bar has 27 grams of carb and 21 grams of sugar. Yes, the apple has more sugar and carb than the KitKat Chocolate bar! The best types of fruit to choose are berries. Some complex carbs such as broccoli, cauliflower and mushroom contain a better ratio of fibre to sugar. For example, cup of broccoli has 5.5 grams of total carb, with only 1.1 gram of sugar and 2.5 grams of fibre. But cup of brown rice has 22.4 grams of carb, 21.9 of that being sugar. Generally speaking, the good carbs that you want to fill your plate with are vegetables and salads, the foods with colour. These foods can essentially be consumed in unlimited quantity. Vegetables that are excluded from the unlimited category are the starches such as potato, sweet potato, yam, squash and pumpkin. While still considered complex (low glycemic), they are not as good a choice as other sources. When choosing grains, use unrefined versions such as brown rice or whole-wheat flower. Dr. Penny Kendall-Reed & Dr. Stephen Reed, (2020), FIX YOUR GENES TO FIT YOUR GENES: Optimizing diet, health and weight through personal genetics. Tellwell. To purchase this incredible book, visit Amazon here https://www.amazon.ca/Fix-Your-Genes-Fit-Jeans//ref=sr_1_1

As my daughter is due this January, I will be taking a twelve week break from seeing clients; I will still be available through email, albeit with a delayed response time. With this in mind, I thought now would be a perfect time to introduce you to the very high-level practitioners whom I trust with my clients. Please see the link below to read about how we work together. https://www.feedyourgenes.ca//strength-in-collaboration-me

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Has anyone else fallen off the lunch prep train? Once we started working from home, we stopped prepping our lunches. Instead we would eat leftovers, scramble some eggs, or constantly pick at snacks that are low in nutritional value. This is an easy way to get off track, miss out on required nutrients, bring stress back into meal times and lose energy during the day. Not to mention the fact that constant snacking was draining my dopamine and creating my hunger hormones t...o go through the roof! Determined to get organized again, I spent some time (15 minutes ) on creating my favourite lunch deli boxes. Each box includes turkey roll ups with sliced green apple and Havarti cheese inside, blueberries, almonds, cucumbers and red peppers. When it comes to healthy eating and achieving our daily macro requirements, preparation is the name of the game. What are you prepping for home lunches these days?