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Epigenetic 

Food and your DNA

Food has the ability to communicate with our genes through a process called epigenetic change. Epigenetic influences are those that come from outside exposures, like our diet or environment. For example, Curcumin, a substance found in everyday spice Turmeric, can protect the health of our blood vessels by reducing inflammation. Curcumin can also benefit the brain by triggering an epigenetic effect that causes the cancer cells to commit suicide and die. 

Overall, many whole foods which contain bioactive chemicals with antioxidant properties are hailed for their ability to reduce free radical damages, lower cellular stress, and protect our DNA.

So, by consciously choosing our food as our medicine, we defend our health by protecting against free radical damages to our genes, and help repair unwanted DNA damages more effectively.

Hippocrates quoted “Let food be thy medicine, and let medicine be thy food.”

Glossary:

Epigenetic: The study of how your behaviors (physical, emotional, mental) and environment can cause changes that affect the way genes work.

Curcumin: The naturally occurring compound within the plants roots (Turmeric) which gives it its bright yellow color and is known as a carotenoid compound.

Free radicals: They are molecules that are the by-products of our cellular metabolism, which are highly reactive (unstable, very aggressive, hence radical) and bind to any molecule in their path and cause damage in the process. 

Whole foods: Unprocessed, unadulterated, unpackaged food. 

Small changes can add up to big results. We will provide tips and resources to help you develop healthy habits that last a lifetime. Together, we can create a healthier, happier you.

Dried White Mulberries

A little bit of history

White mulberries have long been used as a traditional remedy for various illnesses. Medical science is slowly exploring its beneficial effects for treating illnesses like diabetes, obesity, cancer, and other conditions.

In Persian culture, white mulberries are called “toot”.  They are sweet berries that hang from trees and have a unique sweetness to them. They look like blackberries but are a lot sweeter.

Mulberries are considered a superfood in large part because of the high amounts of antioxidants and resveratrol. You can get 20 percent of your daily fiber requirement and four grams of protein from a third of a cup of mulberries. This is excellent for vegans and vegetarians who often struggle to get enough protein from non-animal sources. 

White mulberries are a great source of resveratrol and iron. Resveratrol is a key element in helping improve blood pressure. Resveratrol regulates your blood flow and helps your blood vessels circulate blood throughout your whole body. 

White mulberry improves hemoglobin A1C levels, which is an indicator of long-term blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.

White mulberries contain beneficial compounds like vitamin C, flavonoids, phenolic acid, and alkaloids with antioxidant and anticancer activity to detoxify harmful free radicals.

White mulberry may improve heart health by decreasing cholesterol levels. In two animal studies, total and LDL (bad) cholesterol levels decreased after rats and mice were given white mulberry extract or tea, respectively.

White mulberry has antimicrobial activity, which can prevent the occurrence of cavities, tooth and gum infections (gingivitis and periodontitis), and fungal infections in the mouth (oral thrush)

Precaution:

Low blood sugar. White mulberry lowers blood sugar levels, so people who are already taking diabetes medications need to be careful to avoid a sudden drop in blood sugar levels due to the combined effect of mulberry and medicines.