DNA-Optimised Nutrition with Rachel Clarkson, ‘The DNA Dietitian’

Rachel Clarkson ‘The DNA Dietitian’ talks with Angela about the wealth of information you can find out from your DNA that can empower you in customising your nutrition for optimal health and longevity. As a dietitian specialising in nutrigenomics, she shares a fascinating insight into this area of science and the positive changes that individuals can make when they understand their own genetic makeup. Nutrigenomics is about optimising the expression of your genetics and the opportunity to take the guesswork out of your diet, a powerful element in the jigsaw of health and longevity. KEY TAKEAWAYS DNA is the genetic code that tells the body what to do and what it should be. Nutrigenomics looks at specific variations in DNA that alter how you process the nutrients taken in through food and supplements Knowing your genetic makeup can be empowering in changing your lifestyle Different nutrients have different variations of ‘snips’ that alter one response People with the AA genotype variation of the FTO are more likely to respond well to a high protein diet The area of nutrigenomics doesn’t predict obesity or the likelihood of being overweight the variation of the ACTA gene that someone processes can be thought of like colours, you can either have the pink, blue or green variation. Depending on the variation you hold you process nutrients differently Having the AA variation means are more likely to feel satisfied and not overeat. When you understand your genetics, you can begin to bio-hack your body to achieve optimum health If you are living a life not based around health then you will probably have some bad genes being expressed Having information about yourself is motivating and being able to track progress also motivates. People are more motivated to make change when they are given dietary recommendations through a regulated health care professional about their genetics An individual’s requirements will differ according to what they do day to day. You can target specifically taking the guesswork out of your diet. BEST MOMENTS ‘It’s powerful that individuals are more likely to make change when advice is specific to them’ ‘It’s important that advice is understood as part of the jigsaw’ ‘There needs to be more education to help people acknowledge the benefits’ VALUABLE RESOURCES High Performance Health podcast series\ Transform your sleep DNA optimization High Performance website The DNA Dietitian The DNA dietitian Instagram ABOUT THE HOST Angela Foster Angela is a Nutritionist, Health and Performance Coach. She is also the Founder and CEO of My DNA Edge, an Exclusive Private Membership Site giving individuals the tools and bio hacks needed to optimise their genetic expression for optimal health and performance. After recovering from a serious illness in 2014, Angela left the world of Corporate Law with a single mission in mind: To inspire and educate others to live an energetic, healthful and limitless life. Angela believes that we can truly have it all and has spent the last 5 years researching the habits and routines of high performers, uncovering age-old secrets, time-honoured holistic practices and modern science to create a blueprint for Optimal Human Performance. CONTACT DETAILS Instagram Facebook LinkedIn High Performance Health FB Group