Genetics and diet are directly connected, but not in the way previously believed.
What to know about how your inherited history affects the microbiome.
Their functioning is associated witheverything from proper digestive health to mental health.
The bacterial strains in the microbiomes are then passed down genetically.
Dr. Bodeker says, citing theBlue Zoneswhere people regularly live to be over 100 in good health.
Well, not so fast.
Dr. Bodeker is an adjunct professor of epidemiology at Columbia University and has researched and taught in medical sciences at Oxford for two decades.
Fellers in full favor of experimenting with different foods from various cultures and seeing how they make you feel.
Have fun getting curious and exploring whats offered right in your neighborhood.
Chances are, you dont have to go far to expand your palate.
So many other cultures usespices and herbsand the antioxidant content of some of them is incredible, Feller says.
So in addition of giving food more flavor, you could get these benefits as well.
As you incorporate new foods, pay attention to any physical side effects like bloating or lack of energy.
That could be a sign that your microbiome and the new flavors are not compatible.
And certainly if you have any underlying health issues, that of course will as well.
When it comes to healthy eating, genetics are only one piece of the puzzle.
Dr. Bodeker is an adjunct professor of epidemiology at Columbia University and has researched and taught in medical sciences at Oxford for two decades.
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