Amanda Archibald is a trailblazer in the field of Culinary Genomics — a unique interface between the culinary arts and genomic medicine — and her work is literally changing how we translate the science of nutrition. Science has proven that our lifestyle and dietary choices shape our epigenetic health. In this interview, Amanda details what lifestyle characteristics and foods can produce beneficial gene expression in your body and potentially help you to live a longer, healthier life. She shares some powerful insights on the topic of Social Genomics and the importance of community for epigenetic health that I think you’ll find particularly interesting. Learning how your daily habits and choices literally shape you on a genetic level is a vital tool to add to your toolkit!

EPISODE BREAKDOWN:

• What is Culinary Genomics?
• The lifestyle characteristics of centenarians
• How mothers-to-be can shape their child’s epigenetic health in-utero
• Social Genomics and social isolation in a more connected world
• Consequences of contemporary social threats
• How fostering true social connection can mean living longer
• Eating wild foods for beneficial gene expression
• Changing your diet to work with your genes
• How to incorporate culinary genomics into your diet strategy + work with Amanda
• Amanda’s prognosis for the future of the human species