Rachel Clarkson The DNA Dietitian

Rachel Clarkson The DNA Dietitian Rachel Clarkson is a board-certified Specialist Dietitian and Nutritionist specialising in Personali

30/11/2025

Before you blame your willpower, your routine, or your diet… check your genes.
These 3 things about your DNA explain why your body responds differently from everyone else.
When you know your genetics, you can finally build a plan that works for you, not against you.
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24/11/2025

Cutting carbs? Counting calories? Avoiding "bad" foods? Still not seeing results?
Here's why: Everyone has different DNA and metabolism. What works for someone else won't work for you. Your body needs a personalised plan built for YOUR DNA.

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Craving comfort food but still want to stay on track?This flavour-packed Indian Chicken Curry proves you don’t need blan...
21/11/2025

Craving comfort food but still want to stay on track?

This flavour-packed Indian Chicken Curry proves you don’t need bland meals to lose fat.
When your diet aligns with your DNA, even a comforting curry supports better digestion, balanced hormones, and long-lasting energy.

Know exactly how much protein, carbs & fats your body needs, no guessing, just results.
DM DNA to start your personalised journey.

16/11/2025

Unlock The DNA Way, because your body deserves a plan made just for you.
Transform into your desired shape with science that understands YOU.
DM “DNA” to start your journey today!

Want to lose fat without cutting carbs or living on salad? Your DNA already knows how. These Salmon Power Bowls deliver ...
12/11/2025

Want to lose fat without cutting carbs or living on salad?
Your DNA already knows how. These Salmon Power Bowls deliver the perfect balance of protein, fibre, and healthy fats for steady energy, hormone balance, and glowing skin. For weight loss? Your DNA holds the blueprint for how much carbs, protein, and fat YOUR body truly thrives on, so you'll know exactly how much of eat food to eat to reach your goals faster.

DM "DNA" to learn more about eating for YOUR unique genetics

08/11/2025

Back after a year, refreshed, recharged, and ready to bring you The DNA Way®️!

We’ve evolved with smarter methods, proven results, and a whole new energy.
Here’s to new beginnings and better health!

You’ve been putting in the effort but what if the issue isn’t effort at all? It’s alignment.If you’ve been eating more p...
06/11/2025

You’ve been putting in the effort but what if the issue isn’t effort at all? It’s alignment.

If you’ve been eating more protein, cutting calories, or training harder yet still not seeing the results you expect it’s not that you’re doing it wrong.
It’s that generic advice doesn’t reflect how your body truly works.

The DNA Way®️ reveals how your body responds to food, movement, and metabolism – so you can finally work with your biology, not against it.

This isn’t about restriction – it’s about clarity.
Not guesswork – but science.

💬 DM me “DNA” to discover how your genetics influence your results.

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Are all carbs created equal?? Definitely not! There are lots of smarter carb choices you can make when thinking about ma...
27/02/2024

Are all carbs created equal??

Definitely not!

There are lots of smarter carb choices you can make when thinking about making healthier dietary choices. Really, the main thing to consider when choosing smarter carb options, is the fibre content.

Fibre is an indigestible form of carbohydrate that has lots of amazing health benefits for the body🤍. Specifically for weight loss, fibre helps us feel fuller for longer. Fibre also increases our thermogenesis, which is the energy⚡️ our body burns from digesting food, which helps boost weight loss. High fibre carbs also regulate our blood sugar levels, keeping them stable throughout the day and avoiding peaks and crashes, which is also essential for great weight loss results.

A high fibre diet can also be a great advantage for individuals that possess the GT or TT variant of the TCF7L2 gene 🧬 . These individuals are at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, if they do not consume enough fibre from whole grains. However, when these individuals do consume a high fibre diet, it can dramatically reduce risk.

Aiming for 30g of fibre everyday is a great daily goal to have! ✅

So, what are the smartest, high fibre carb choices to make?

Beans: aside from being a great source of plant-based protein, beans are also a great source of fibre. Instead of adding a grain to your salads, try switching it out for beans as they will be higher in both protein and fibre!

Brown Rice: white rice contains high amounts of net carbs, but almost no fibre to slow down the release of the glucose/sugar, about 0.5g per cup. On the other hand, brown rice contains about 3.5g of fibre per cup so is a great swap for an extra boost of fibre.

Oats: a great high fibre breakfast option. The fibre in oats has been shown to reduce cholesterol levels in the body as well as optimising gut health.

Raspberries: are one of the highest fibre and lowest carb fruit containing about 8g of fibre per cup!

Lentil pasta: is a great swap to white or even brown pasta. The lentils used in making the pasta makes it higher in protein and fibre, which is a more nutritious option and also ups the satisfaction factor!

Have you ever heard that you need to cut out carbs to lose weight? 🤔Here’s the thing: completely cutting out any food gr...
26/02/2024

Have you ever heard that you need to cut out carbs to lose weight? 🤔

Here’s the thing: completely cutting out any food group is not going to be ideal for weight loss because it’s really not going to be sustainable for the long term. It’s also not the best idea for overall health, as our body needs and uses all the nutrients found in different food groups.

However, the science of weight loss or more specifically fat loss is very closely linked to our intake of carbs. We need enough carbs to keep us sustained throughout the day but also not too much to allow our body to enter “fat burning mode”

When thinking about how much carbs your body really needs, this requires us to take a closer look at your DNA, and specifically the TCF7L2 gene 🧬 .

Individuals who carry the CC or TC variant of this gene are likely to respond better to a low carb diet rather than a low fat diet. On the other hand TT individuals have great weight loss results from a low fat diet and a moderate carbohydrate intake...

Notice I mentioned a LOW carb diet and not a NO carb diet…

So, what’s the difference?

Well, a NO carb diet will be eliminating all carbs from our diet, which in a practical sense, is extremely tough, as we find carbs in almost all foods…We find carbs in traditional carbs like bread 🍞 , rice 🍚 and pasta but also in vegetables 🌽 , fruits 🍌 , nuts 🥜 , seeds, and dairy.

On the other hand, a low carb diet will be ideally high in fibre. The higher the fibre the lower amount of digestible carbohydrates that can be stored as fat by the body if eaten in excess. On the other hand fibre is a non-digestible carbohydrate that I spoke about in yesterday’s post. This a a fantastic form of carbohydrate that slows down the release of glucose (sugar) from traditional carbs. It also increases our metabolism and keeps us fuller for longer.

Interested in finding out which variant you possess to understand how your body will most efficiently lose weight? 👉🏽DM me with ‘DNA’ to learn more!

Many of us have been conditioned to think that snacking is an unhealthy habit! 😩Very often my clients initially come to ...
12/02/2024

Many of us have been conditioned to think that snacking is an unhealthy habit! 😩

Very often my clients initially come to me with the view that snacking is ‘unhealthy’, however this couldn’t be further from the truth… ❌ a balanced afternoon snack is actually crucial for most of us to keep our energy levels up and can even aid with weight loss!

Snacks are a really beneficial way of keeping us from overeating at mealtimes and instead allow us to spread out our intake throughout the day.

✅ Smart snacking is key to weight management and that’s why excessive snacking on foods that are calorie dense, high in fat, refined sugar and lacking nutrients can of course lead to weight gain and the development of other health issues.

I’m sure some of you love to snack, maybe even more than proper meals.

What if I told you this was actually a genetic tendency?

The MC4R gene 🧬 is located in the part of the brain 🧠 responsible for regulating your appetite and hunger. People who have a CT or CC variants of the MC4R gene have a higher chance of eating between meals or snacking. CT or CT individuals are also more likely to be overweight or obese because of their increased apetite. This is where smart snacking comes in!  People who have these “snacking variants” are better off eating little and often instead of big meals because of their larger appetite.

Smart snacking is something I teach my clients almost everyday! 😊

I love educating about how to live a healthier lifestyle through the creation of healthy habits. Why not put unhealthy snacks in an opaque container on the top shelf in the kitchen and leave a beautiful fruit bowl on your kitchen surface.

Small changes make big differences! 🙌🏼

👉🏼If you’re struggling with snacking you 100% need my FREE guide to weight loss in my ‘link in bio’ which outlines easy steps you can take to decrease your hunger for unhealthy foods that many of us snack on.🌟

Are you bloated and don’t know why? 🤷🏻‍♀️Bloating can be caused by many reasons: • Time of the month• Time of the day• W...
01/02/2024

Are you bloated and don’t know why? 🤷🏻‍♀️

Bloating can be caused by many reasons:
• Time of the month
• Time of the day
• What you’ve eaten, etc…

One common culprit I see in my clients’ DNA test 🧬 is a predisposition to lactose intolerance.

Individuals who are lactose intolerant don’t create enough of the lactase enzyme, responsible for breaking down lactose, the carbohydrate/sugar found in dairy products. This can cause all sorts of uncomfortable symptoms such as an upset stomach, gas, bloating, and diarrhoea.

As I just mentioned, DNA can be a great way to identify your ability to break down lactose.

🧬What gene? MCM6

🔬What does it do? Tell’s the body how much lactase to produce

🧪What variations cause the issue? ‘CC’ & ‘CT’

🥼Why? You don’t effectively break down lactose in dairy because you don’t produce enough of the enzyme

🤕What are the symptoms? Bloating, gas, diarrhoea

So many of my clients who originally came to me thinking they were lactose intolerant actually turned out to have the TT variation, which means that they have a very low risk of being lactose intolerant. This helped us eliminate lactose from the possible reasons for bloating and explore other possibilities!

Want to learn more about your DNA 😊 click the link in my bio to book a short complimentary discovery call with me and we can have a chat 💬

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