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Hey friend - my name is Kyle Buchanan and although I talk nutrition and health for a living nowadays - whether through talks, videos, or as a resident contributor on Canada's "The Morning Show", it was NOT that long ago that I was an anxious, drunken, closeted, self-doubty wreck. Being a grown up is tough, and messy - where we’re confident one day and anxiety-ridden the next. I don't like faking it. I DO however, like getting it all out in the open, laughing about it, and then exploring a few tools that can help us feel better if (and only if) we are in the mood. So whether it’s solo episodes or honest conversations with spectacular guests -this show is the blend of revelations, self-help, knowledge and gay magic that NO one asked for, but everyone needs. And I'm so glad you're here.
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Caffeine, Genetics and the THING with Registered Dietitian Devon Peart!
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Does caffeine make you jittery?
Can you drink it and go straight to bed?
Are you a "coffee person"?
That answer might have something to do with your genes. And that's what we're talking about today with Registered Dietitian Devon Peart.
It's an insightful conversation with lots of useable nuggets, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
We're covering:
- the contradictory information around caffeine's benefits
- how caffeine works and the adenosine connection
- how genetics play a part when it comes to caffeine
- what genetic testing is
- coffee chat
- Devon's "thing" when it comes to sleep
- Devon's feelgoodthing
About Devon:
Devon Peart is a Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist with Cleveland Clinic Canada’s Executive Health program, lead of the Nutrigenomics program at Cleveland Clinic, and a private nutrition coach. Devon is dedicated to helping her patients live their healthiest lives. She specializes in brain health, nutrigenomics, hormone health, sport nutrition and heart health.
Devon has written extensively for a variety of outlets including Huffington Post Canada, and is frequently interviewed for print and web platforms including Costco, Narcity Toronto, Yahoo Canada and Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials. She has worked in both private and public sectors including Mount Sinai Hospital and Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, and as an Instructor in the Fitness and Health Promotion program at Humber College.
After completing a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Sociology at the University of Toronto, Devon decided to follow her passion for health. She obtained a Bachelor of Applied Science in Nutrition from Toronto Metropolitan University, and then returned to University of Toronto where she completed a Master of Health Science in Nutrition, and the Collaborative program in Women’s Studies.
Devon believes there is not one “right” way to eat; including good quality, minimally processed foods is key. She takes a holistic approach to nutrition that incorporates lifestyle, stress management and always—enjoyment of food!
When she’s not working, Devon enjoys yoga and strength training. She loves literary fiction, seeing live music, spending time with friends, and with her husband and three sons.
Devon's Instagram: @devon_peart
Devon's Email: peartd@ccf.org
The Key Moments in this episode are:
00:02:15 - my clumsy start to the day
00:05:50 - caffeine studies confusion
00:10:00 - different caffeine genes
00:11:30- how Devon does genetic testing
00:19:00 - how long to test a caffeine break for
00:25:00 - amount of coffee to drink depending now how you process caffeine
00:20:35 - Devon's thing
00:33:30 - Devon's feelgood thing
00:34:00 - what to remember when it comes to genetics and your health