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Feed Your Genes Right
Eat to Turn Off Disease-Causing Genes and Slow Down Aging

We've all been taught that we're stuck with the genes we're born with • Yet few people actually inherit "bad" genes • Rather, poor eating habits prevent people from achieving their genetic potential and optimal health • Incredible as it might sound, you can actually feed your genes right to improve your health and reduce your risk of disease • Certain nutrients are needed to make new genes for growth and healing, repair damaged genes, and regulate how genes function • Scroll down to read free excerpts from Feed Your Genes Right and related magazine articles • And remember, whether you're nearby or far away, find out how Jack's writing and personal nutrition coaching can help you • Return to    Jack's home page to discover much more that can change your life for the better...

A Book Review of Feed Your Genes Right  from Booklist
 
Links between genes and disease have become a popular subject of debate in the world of health. The obvious genetic basis of diseases such as cystic fibrosis has been recognized for years, but now there appear to be genetic causes for some cancers, heart disease, and types of diabetes. It also appears that people with genetic predispositions to certain diseases can cut their risks of contracting them if they pursue healthy eating regimens that provide plenty of nutrition and few carbohydrates. Challem calls the best foods "nutrient dense," foods that provide the most vitamins and minerals and the fewest simple sugars. This takes the low-carb diet to a different plane, one that emphasizes the health-giving aspects of food beyond mere consumption of protein. Challem offers specific nutritional advice for sufferers from many sorts of diseases, from prostate cancers to celiac disease to sickle-cell anemia. Proponents of nutritional therapies will find a lot of support here, and Challem's exhaustive bibliography leads the curious reader to basic texts and scientific studies. - Mark Knoblauch
 
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What the Experts Say about Feed Your Genes Right

"This book is 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, Diet Bible, and Prescription Alternatives.

"A fascinating journey that uncovers and explains a whole new realm in the science of diet and healthy eating."
- Jason Theodosakis, M.D., F.A.C.M., author of The Arthritis Cure.

"Jack Challem has once again proven why he is one of the world's premier health and nutrition writers. In Feed Your Genes Right Jack skillfully explains how mismatches between our Stone-age genes and the typical western diet underlie virtually all chronic diseases of our 21st century world. To correct this mismatch, cutting-edge, practical dietary advice is offered throughout the book. A must read!"
- Loren Cordain, Ph.D., professor, Colorado State University, author of The Paleo Diet.

"Feed Your Genes Right puts the complicated issue of nature versus nurture firmly to rest at last. 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 best-selling The Hamptons Diet

Read Excerpts from Feed Your Genes Right

• Preface to Feed Your Genes Right

• Print out and take the "Feed Your Genes Right"    Quiz

• Introduction to Feed Your Genes Right

The science behind Feed Your Genes Right

Click here to see more than 400 scientific citations used in the book.

Magazine articles on nutrition and genes

Read some of Jack Challem's   magazine articles