Genetic Reset – Eating Window and Food Triggers
A recent podcast reminded me how deeply individual our dietary needs can be. So I decided to check my genetic profile — not just out of curiosity, but to see what my DNA actually says about what helps or hurts my performance.
Turns out? My body had been whispering the truth all along.
The analysis confirmed many of my long-held intuitions:
- I naturally prefer carbs and metabolize them well, but I gain fat easily if they come too late in the day.
- I don’t crave fatty meats — and genetically, I’m better off avoiding saturated fats and processed meats.
- My body doesn’t handle overeating late at night. This isn’t just a lifestyle thing — it’s in my genes.
That last point hit home the hardest. So I’ve returned to what older generations used to say: “Don’t eat late.”
Now I follow an 8-hour eating window, starting in the morning and finishing no later than 16:00–17:00. The goal isn’t restriction — it’s alignment.
What I’m avoiding:
- Evening meals
- Late-night snacking (especially sugars)
- Saturated animal fats (like pork or fatty beef)
- Overeating in general — my appetite control genes are strong, I just have to let them work
Genetic markers that shaped this shift:
| SNP (rsID) | Genotype | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| rs780094 | GG | Best carb tolerance in the morning, fat gain if late-day carb load |
| rs9939609 | AA | FTO protective variant – low natural appetite, strong satiety |
| rs174537 | GG | Inflammation-prone with omega-6; benefit from more omega-3 |
| rs4988235 | CT | Intermediate lactose tolerance – okay in moderation |
| rs4994 | CC | Slower fat-burning efficiency (ADRB3), especially under high-carb load |
| rs1558902 | AA | Better satiety and food control, less impulsive eating |
| rs1535 | TT | Low DHA synthesis – needs external supplementation (taking Nordic Naturals DHA) |
My type (in plain English):
Efficient, low-appetite carb-burner — but only if meals are well-timed and clean. I thrive on early-day structure, moderate carbs, and low-stress routines.
This isn’t about following a trend. It’s about syncing my behavior with my biology — and respecting the subtle truths my body has been showing me all along.