The DNA Restart: Unlock Your Personal Genetic Code to Eat for Your Genes, Lose Weight, and Reverse Aging

I like the idea of the book. And there is some good stuff in there. BUT, I was hoping for more DNA science. He is against getting your DNA tested, and the promise is that there are self tests you can do to determine what you need in your diet based on your unique genetic code. But there are only a couple self tests. For those of us who already have had our DNA tested, I was hoping there would be some specific genetic information that could be cross-referenced with our results. Especially since there are a lot of examples in the book of how different genes can make a huge difference. One example he gives is of a man who lost a lot of weight and got in great shape on a high protein diet and by training for triathlons, but then starting getting sick, even though he was still sticking to his diet and training, it turned out that based on his genes, he was getting too much iron and it was causing him to get sick, so he needed to cut back on foods high in iron. Great example, but no information on how to tell from a self test or from the DNA results you already have, how to detect if could be an issue for you.Overall, if you are looking for something that explains really well why there is no "one size fits all" diet, and why some people need carbs while others thrive on low carb, then this is a great book.It makes clear how what works for your sister might fail miserably for you. Of course, the last section of the book is the author's own DNA Restart Diet plan. If you are looking for info on specific genes, that's not really here.

The DNA Restart by Sharon Moalem is a good candidate in the expanding library of dietary advice based on determination of individual unique genetic features. Anyone frustrated by the notion that there should only be a single way to eat for optimal health and weight control will find this book useful. Moalem takes advantages of emerging science of genetics that has identified differences in our DNA that predicts different responses to foods and macronutrient composition and then goes on to provide dietary advice based on your unique genetic background.Also included are various sections offering advice on dietary approaches for reducing chronic inflammation as well as the care and feeding of your microbiome. Of particular interest is the concept of umami, the 5th taste (after salty, sweet, sour, and bitter) described as savory. Maolem ties umami with imparting a sense of fullness and satiety and identifies the chemical ingredients responsible for the taste and offers suggestions on food choices.Overall, the advice is sound, scientifically credible, and readily approachable. The few self tests described are easy to implement and personalize the text to the individual reader.

The content deserves six stars but for a book that's essentially a nutrition guide and a cookbook the order of it is quite jumbled. It's an ebook after all. Why not just include the recipe along with the discussion about the food? It may sound trivial but I found myself jumping back and forth looking for recipes and ingredients. With a hardcover it's no big deal. With an ebook it's a pain. That said I would buy it again at twice the price. The info is invaluable.6 star content, 4 star editing.

Valuable information and plenty of guidance about food. Unfortunately for me a lot of the foods are rather exotic and I don't know if I'll ever really get around to trying them. Author does a strong investigation of things to stay away from (peanuts, applesauce) and why you should do so. Makes a lot of sense.

Very good info. Gives you insight into how to modify your diet based on simple tests you can do your self. Confirmed the $5k spent on food allergy testing. Where was this book the years ago.

I had hoped for some groundbreaking information. It's the same stuff: eat a good diet, exercise, get a good night's sleep.

I thought at first it was written by experts for experts, but It for everyone interested in improving their healthaid d by scientific methods. Lots of new stuff to learn, if you interested.

New and delivered in great shape

I spent hours reading this book - it is really badly overwritten, and on a kindle it is hard to skip bits. For my trouble I came away with and understanding, finally, of umami, and oolong tea. I’m no geneticist but there was very little in it that was new to me.

I wish everyone would read this book

Very good.

Great advice and science, can't wait to see if it works. Would have been nice if weekly meal plans were available.

La primera parte del libro es bastante interesante, vienen algunos consejos heuristicos para mejorar la forma en que uno come pero algunos temas se van del tema principal del libro y resultan tediosos.