Switching to a Western diet triggers inflammation and weakens immunity

Just 14 Days of Western Eating Sparks Alarming Health Changes

A study from Tanzania reveals that diet has a significant impact on the immune system. A dietary shift of just two weeks from a traditional African diet to a Western-style diet has been shown to trigger inflammation, weaken the immune response to pathogens, and activate biological pathways linked to chronic lifestyle diseases. In contrast, a [...]

Men in Tanzania switched from an African diet to a Western one — here’s what happened to their bodies

New research suggests that just two weeks on a Western diet can trigger shocking, lasting effects on the body, potentially increasing the risk of chronic inflammatory conditions like heart disease and diabetes.

A recent research carried out by a group of TECAL scientists from the Instituto Universitario de la Carne y Productos Carnicos (IProCar), of the University of Extremadura, located in the city of Badajoz, Spain, discovered the health effects of the consumption of the ultraprocessed tofu and seitan.These two products are of plant origin and are very traditional in Asian countries where they are frequent meat substitutes, they are chosen by consume…

Western diet? Better the African one that 'turns off' inflammations: the study

Inflammation: The body's response to injury - The Okanagan Naturopath

Inflammation is a normal response to injury or trauma and usually involves swelling, edema, redness, heat and loss of function. The word inflammation literally means “to set on fire.” The inflammatory response can be provoked by physical, chemical and biological agents, including physica...

Here's What Happened After Healthy Eaters Switched to a Western Diet for 2 Weeks

Two weeks of burgers and fries might do more damage than you think. The post Here’s What Happened After Healthy Eaters Switched to a Western Diet for 2 Weeks appeared first on Study Finds.