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Authors: Jack Challem, Kilmer S. McCully
ISBN-13: 9780471479864, ISBN-10: 0471479861
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
Date Published: February 2005
Edition: (Non-applicable)

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Author Biography: Jack Challem

JACK CHALLEM, known as The Nutrition Reporter, publishes a health newsletter by the same name and is a contributing editor to Alternative Medicine, Body & Soul, and Let's Live magazines. He is the lead author of the bestselling Syndrome X and author of The Inflammation Syndrome.

Book Synopsis

"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

" 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 Hamptons Diet and The Hamptons Diet Cookbook

" Essential reading. . . . One of the world's premier health and nutrition writers skillfully explains how mismatches between our stone-age genes and the typical Western diet underlie virtually all chronic diseases of the twenty-first century. Challem offers cutting-edge, practical dietary advice."

—LOREN CORDAIN, PH.D., author of The Paleo Diet

"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

In this groundbreaking book, nutrition expert Jack Challem takes the latest findings of nutrigenomics—the emerging science that explores the link between nutrition and DNA—and translates them into practical dietary recommendations to help you protect and repair your DNA, slow the aging process, and avoid diseases to which you may be genetically predisposed. With menu plans, delicious recipes, and specific recommendations to protect against dozens of different diseases and conditions—from arthritis and diabetes to heart disease and certain types of cancer—Feed Your Genes Right can improve your health and could literally save your life.

Table of Contents

Forewordix
Prefacexiii
Acknowledgmentsxvii
Part IThe Nutrition-Gene Connection1
1Your Genes Depend on Good Nutrition3
2DNA Damage, Aging, and Disease11
3Conflicts between Ancient Genes and Modern Foods27
Part IIGene-Enhancing Nutritional Supplements39
4Nutrients That Enhance Energy and Prevent DNA Damage41
5Nutrients That Make and Repair DNA57
6Nutrients That Protect DNA from Damage68
Part IIIGene-Enhancing Eating Plans91
7Dietary Guidelines for Feeding Your Genes Right93
8Recipes, Menu Plans, and Guidelines for Eating Out117
Part IVNutrition Plans for Protecting and Enhancing Your Genes139
9Stress, Genes, and Nutrition141
10Nutritional Recommendations for Specific Diseases, A to Z153
Afterword209
Appendix AGenetic and Nutrition Testing211
Appendix BResources for Supplements, Food, and Additional Information217
Selected References225
Index243

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