Caffeine, Genetics and the THING with Registered Dietitian Devon Peart!

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 connectionhow genetics play a part when it comes to caffeinewhat genetic testing iscoffee chat Devon's "thing" when it comes to sleepDevon's feelgoodthingAbout 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_peartDevon's Email: [email protected] Key Moments in this episode are:00:02:15 - my clumsy start to the day 00:05:50 - caffeine studies confusion00:10:00 - different caffeine genes00:11:30- how Devon does genetic testing00:19:00 - how long to test a caffeine break for 00:25:00 - amount of coffee to drink depending now how you process caffeine00:20:35 - Devon's thing00:33:30 - Devon's feelgood thing00:34:00 - what to remember when it comes to genetics and your health