If you have a family history of genetic disorders like heart problems, diabetes, obesity, and inflammation, you run a higher risk of developing these diseases at some point in your life. However, this is not a sentence to a certain future dealing with a chronic disease. You have the ability to reduce the risk of these diseases by diet and lifestyle.

1. It’s not all in the Genes!
Genetic diseases are most commonly inherited either from parents or blood
relatives. Some genetic disorders occur in people without any family history of
that particular health problem. This occurs due to genetic mutation during the
development of the embryo or fetus.
If you have a family history of genetic disorders like heart problems, diabetes,
obesity, and inflammation, you run a higher risk of developing these diseases at
some point in your life. However, this is not a sentence to a certain future
dealing with a chronic disease. You have the ability to reduce the risk of these
diseases by diet and lifestyle.
Smoking, consuming excessive alcohol, intake of more pain killers and OTC drugs,
and consuming excessive salt and sugar increase the risk of genetic or pre-
disposed diseases. Simple changes now can lead to fewer problems later.
Reducing excess sugar, sodium and fat, eating fresh foods, and adequately
exercising (20-30 minutes 3-4 times per week) can significantly help minimize the
risk of obesity, heart disease, and diabetes.
Going organic and eating a balanced, plant based diet while leaving out processed
foods also prevents diseases and boosts immunity. Eating a wide variety of fresh,
unprocessed foods in the highest biological state generally should provide
everything that is needed. Here are a few little known secrets about the healing
power of foods:

2. - Almonds are a good source of vitamin E and fiber, and have healthy
nutrients that are good for the heart. Almonds also reduce the risk of
cancer.
- Apples are one of the best cancer preventive substances.
- Avocados are a source of beta-sitosterol, which is best at lowering
cholesterol.
- Beets, a good source of antioxidants, also lower the levels of LDL
cholesterol. Beets also reduce the risk of lung and skin cancers.
- Broccoli contains many cancer fighting substances. It is also a good source
of potassium and beta carotene that lower the risk of heart disease.
- Cherries are one example of foods that fight against genetic diseases.
Eating organic, raw vegetables or fruits is an excellent way of reducing disease by
boosting the immune system. The new cellular biology is confirming that the
foods we eat, our spiritual beliefs, and the thoughts we entertain are a
tremendous factor in how our genes express themselves.
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Dr. Fred Bisci is an organic and raw food nutritionist with over 40 years of
experience helping people improve longevity and reduce the risk of diet related
illnesses. He has assisted over 35,000 people to improve health by focusing not
only on what goes into the body, but what is left out. For more information on
how a lifestyle rich in vitamins, minerals and water-plump fresh produce can help
you feel better and live longer, visit: www.anydoubtleaveitout.com