My theory is a lot of that is due to inherited dietary habits, not genes.
I weigh 128 lbs. and I’m slim... And I have type 2 diabetes... And my DNA says I have a gene that makes me prone to type 2 diabetes. Coincidence?
My DNA also says that I have genes that indicate that I have straight hair... Checkmark... And blue eyes... Checkmark. Your DNA is pretty straight up... That’s why they catch murders with it. DNA never lies.
I agree.
“inherited dietary habits” - LOL
The dietary “habits” I was given as a child are *not* the ones I adopted as an adult, not even close. I had to learn to love many foods I grew up hating (most vegetables) because they were always overcooked, and I never got to appreciate the flavor of any of them. And a meat dish at every supper - who needs that? Twice a week is enough meat for me.
I also gave up eating by the clock, and try to only eat when I’m hungry and what my body wants at that time, even if that time and type of meal may vary by a lot.
“My theory is a lot of that is due to inherited dietary habits, not genes.”
There’s probably something to that, but here’s some anecdotal evidence to the contrary: my father and I lived totally different lifestyles. He drank excessively and smoked. I did not. I always jogged and became an amateur body builder at 28. He died of a heart attack at 58, I had a massive heart attack/cardiac arrest at 59. When I had my heart attack I was eating breakfast and planning my work out for the day. Our diets were also completely different; I have been low carb for probably 20 years. Bottom line, you can’t beat genetics.