The Apo E Gene Diet: A Breakthrough in Changing Cholesterol, Weight, Heart and Alzheimer's Using the Body's Own Genes

by McDonald, Pamela

• ISBN13: 9781600700385
• ISBN10: 1600700381
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-10-31
• Publisher: Elite Books

Summary

The Apo E Gene Diet is not a traditional diet. Today, we know the APO E gene affects cholesterol, Alzheimer, heart and vascular disease, weight, and other chronic illnesses. We know that each genotype requires its particular balance of carbohydrate, fat, and protein for optimal health. This breakthrough book describes the latest information so you can make appropriate nutritional decisions based on your genotype. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. ix
Why I Wrote This Book	p. xiii
The Role of Nutrition and Integrative Medicine	p. xvii
How Can This Book Help You Now?	p. xix
Introduction	p. 1
How to Use This Book	p. 1
Backpack or Bedpan, Health is a Choice	p. 3
Diet and Gene Interactions	p. 5
Genetic Risk and Family History	p. 5
An Introduction to the Apo E Gene	p. 7
What is the Apo E Gene?	p. 10
Making Connections: Genotype, Gene-Supportive Environment, and State of Health	p. 11
Inflammation: A Poor Match Between Environment and Genotype	p. 12
The Connection Between Disease and the Apo E Gene	p. 15
Cardiovascular Disease and the Apo E Gene	p. 16
First, the Bad News: LDL Cholesterol, Large and Small	p. 19
The Good News: HDL2b	p. 22
Your Cholesterol Level and the Apo E Gene	p. 23
Alzheimer Disease and the Apo E Gene	p. 25
Genetic Risk and Family History	p. 26
How Different Genotypes Use Fuel Differently	p. 30
Caloric Requirements and Your Optimum Health	p. 32
Setting the Stage for the Apo E Gene Diet	p. 39
General Recommendations for Implementing the Apo E Gene Diet	p. 41
General Recommendations for Optimal Health	p. 42
Apo E Gene Testing	p. 45
Apo E Gene Testing and You	p. 46
Advanced Cholesterol Testing	p. 48
Dietary Options Without Testing	p. 49
Protecting Your Medical Records	p. 52
How to Get Tested	p. 52
Now That You Know Your Apo E Genotype	p. 53
How to Choose a Medical Provider	p. 57
Selecting a Medical Practitioner	p. 58
Integrative Medicine Resources	p. 59
Learning Who You Are-Self-Exploration	p. 59
Integrative Medicine Questionnaire	p. 61
Making the Changes You Want to Make	p. 67
The Six Stages of Change	p. 68
Connecting With a Support Person	p. 71
Food: The Foundation	p. 77
Carbohydrates	p. 77
Fat	p. 80
Protein	p. 81
How Food Becomes Fuel	p. 82
Popular Diets Are Harmful to Your Health	p. 83
Good Food, Bad Food	p. 91
Toxins and Processed Foods	p. 93
So What Can We Do?	p. 95
A "Normal" Day's Diet	p. 97
Toxins, Genotype, and Toxin-Clearing Abilities	p. 100
Fat City	p. 103
Fats, Inflammation, and the Immune System	p. 104
The Good: Fats that Decrease Inflammation in the Body	p. 107
The Bad: Saturated Fats	p. 109
The Ugly: Trans Fats	p. 110
How to Avoid Trans Fat	p. 112
How Much Protein Do We Need?	p. 113
Milk Protein	p. 114
Individual Medical and Nutritional Recommendation Based on Apo E Genotype	p. 124
Recommendations for the Apo E 2/2 Genotype	p. 118
Recommendations for the Apo E 2/3 Genotype	p. 118
Recommendations for the Apo E 3/3 Genotype	p. 119
Recommendations for the Apo E 4/2 Genotype	p. 120
Recommendations for the Apo E 4/3 Genotype	p. 121
Recommendations for the Apo E 4/4 Genotype	p. 122
Movement and Exercise	p. 125
Health Benefits of Exercise	p. 127
Elements of a Safe and Healthy Exercise Program	p. 128
Healthy Foods and Other Nutrients	p. 163
Water	p. 164
Garlic: Our Aromatic Friend	p. 165
The Mysterious Mushroom	p. 166
Tea Therapy	p. 168
Ginger	p. 170
Dark Chocolate	p. 171
Soy-An Excellent Food, with Cautions	p. 171
Smart Foods	p. 175
Alcohol-Good or Bad?	p. 176
Sodium in the Diet	p. 178
Micronutrients	p. 180
Choosing Dietary Supplements or Vitamins	p. 181
Shopping and Dining Tips for Health	p. 183
Restaurants	p. 185
Mindful Dining: Setting a Table Fit for a King and Queen	p. 188
Learning from Our Past	p. 188
The Harmony of Mind, Emotions, Body, and Spirit	p. 193
Evidence of the Mind/Emotion/Body Connection	p. 195
Levels of Awareness	p. 196
How Does This All Fit into the Apo E Gene Diet?	p. 20
Learning Who You Are, and What You Want	p. 202
Tools for Change	p. 209
Expressive Arts Therapy	p. 209
Mindful Breathing	p. 210
Meditation	p. 211
Guided Imagery	p. 216
Gratitude	p. 217
A Day with God (or Whoever/Whatever "God" Is to You)	p. 218
The Apo E Gene Diet Plans	p. 223
The Apo E Gene Diet Plan That's Right for You	p. 225
Determine the Calories Required for Daily Activities	p. 225
Determine Your Body Composition-The Bathroom Scale and Beyond	p. 227
Identifying the Apo E Gene Nutritional Recommendation for Your Genotype	p. 233
Apo E Menu Suggestion Plans for Each Genotype and Different Caloric Levels	p. 236
Build Your Own Apo E Gene Menus	p. 242
Planning and Supporting Your Nutritional Change	p. 245
The Sense of Taste and Nutritional Change	p. 245
Personal Nutritional Change Process	p. 248
Supporting Nutritional Change	p. 250
Making Nutritional Change	p. 251
The Apo E Gene Diet Sample Meal Plans by Genotype and Calorie Allowance	p. 257
Suggested Diets	p. 258
The Apo E Gene Diet Recipes	p. 327
Breakfast Food Choices	p. 331
Apo E Gene Diet Soups	p. 342
Entrees and Side Dishes	p. 348
Food for Thought	p. 362
A Cornish Tradition-Pasties	p. 363
The Apo E Pacific Rim Sauces	p. 369
Desserts	p. 374
Teas and Other Fluids	p. 382
Waters	p. 387
Herbs for Cooking and Health	p. 388
Breast Milk and the Apo E Gene	p. 393
Advice of the American Academy of Pediatrics	p. 393
Macronutrient Recommendations for Apo E Genotypes	p. 399
Select the Testing Kit You Want	p. 405
Apo E Gene Seminars	p. 406
	p. 391
	p. 401
	p. 405
Index	p. 407
About the Author	p. 419
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