Epigenome is derived from the Greek epi, which means “over” or “above,” so epigenomics are over and above genes. Epigenome refers to changes in gene expression caused by mechanisms other than changes in the underlying DNA sequence. This is accomplished when molecular tags attach directly to the DNA or to the proteins surrounding the DNA (histones). These molecular tags can be semi-permanent and can even be passed on to the next generation.
This means that we can not only change the way our genes are expressed, but change those of our children and perhaps our grandchildren by eating the right foods and obtaining important nutritional factors. The incredibly good health we experience by eating the anti-inflammatory diet can now be conferred on our children and grandchildren. What better gift could we give to our children than the gift of health and vitality? And the good news is that there is no inheritance tax attached.
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I’ll say you are what your grandmother ate! My 8 year old daughter is genetically predetermined to eat, think, and behave just like my Mother-In-Law! And that includes a highly inflammatory diet that I cannot seem to change. Please when are you going to write a book on how we can take all your theories and diets and food recipes and make them palatable to 6-16 year old???? Perhaps you can team up with that Lady who wrote the Sneaky Chef. Her hidden ideas are good and work well with kids, but she needs to learn your anti-inflammatory ways.