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NutrigenomiX Genetic Testing for Personalized Nutrition
Introducing a new service, which includes a comprehensive genetic test of 70 food related genetic markers, based on the most robust scientific evidence.
Specific metabolic markers have been chosen that will give actionable dietary guidelines, so that you aren’t overwhelmed by meaningless SNP’s, rather you are looking a modifier genes that affect your absorption, metabolism and excretion, taste and smell preferences. For example, research has linked a slow vs fast metabolizer caffeine gene to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, hypertension and even diabetes. Other genes indicate whether you are more prone to lose weight or percent body fat on a high protein diet, or whether you are more likely to elevate your “bad cholesterol” if you eat saturated fat.
If you are an athlete, the genetic test will show if you have slow twitch or fast twitch muscles, if you are more susceptible to injury and help you eat smarter, train harder and recover faster…unleash your genetic potential!
Take advantage of a $50.00 discount during Covid19 and free shipping directly to your home for a saliva sample. In addition, you’ll receive a personalized interpretation of your results with a qualified registered dietitian and the option of adding a fully customized DNA-based meal plan to your order.
Cost: $425.00 for sample, report (electronic) (+$20 for a printed report mailed to your home), interpretation of results, customized with any blood work or chronic conditions that you may elect to share with your dietitian.
Current clients will have a further discount of $50, bringing the cost to $375.00.
Optional: add the cost of computer-generated customized DNA based meal plan, priced according to the duration of the plan.
Jan Stephens, Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator, Certified Pod Trainer, M.S., owner of Cornerstone Nutrition has completed a training course for Nutrigenomix and will be interpreting the data with you, she currently runs a private nutrition counselling service on the Sunshine Coast.
Virtual sessions are encouraged but in-person, covid19 aware consults are available in her Sechelt office, Tue-Thursday, 1000-1600hr.
Call 604 741-7307 or e-mail at jan@cornerstonenutrition.ca to make an appointment.
This is the beginning of personalized nutrition based on your genes!!!
https://nutrigenomix.com or more information and www.cornerstonenutrition.ca to order your sample, report and interpretation.
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Introduce peanuts to infants earlier to prevent allergic response!
This may not be ground breaking news to some of you. Last week, I was fortunate to attend the Dietitians of Canada webinar by Elissa Abrams, MD, FRCPC re: understanding the updated guidance on early introduction of allergenic foods.
Looking at the “LEAP’ forward study of 640 infants at high risk of peanut allergy, results showed early introduction of peanuts results in 80% reduction of peanut allergies at 5 years of age. This early oral introduction appears to be true of most common allergens, milk protein, egg and peanuts and potentially wheat.
Its suggested that you introduce these solid foods one at time, in small amounts a few times per week around 6 months of age. Introduce only small amounts, ie.’ 2 tsp smooth peanut butter in cereal. Don’t place the food on the skin first as this increases the risk, it is the oral introduction that is preventative.
Reactions may include hives, swelling, abdominal signs, vomiting diarrhea or fainting. inconsolable crying in which case, consult your physician, Large observational studies and randomized controlled trials have found early introduction of allergenic foods such as peanut to be safe, with low rates of reactions (approximately 2%) that are mild, and exclusively skin reactions
Even during a pandemic, the CPS continues to recommend (Canadian Pediatric Society) that if infants are at high risk of food allergy (due to eczema, other food allergy, or an immediate family history of allergies), allergenic solids should be introduced early—around 6 months, but not before 4 months of age.
Along with this data, did you know that the demand for peanut butter has increased by up to 41% over the past 3 months, possibly a trend towards plant based diet and with the closure of schools, children at home aren’t restricting their peanut consumption.
This post was inspired by my dinner tonight, a budda bowl with peanut sauce, totally yummy!