Switching to a Western diet triggers inflammation and weakens immunity

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.

Western diet causes inflammation, traditional African food protects

A switch of just two weeks from a traditional African diet to a Western diet causes inflammation, reduces the immune response to pathogens, and activates processes associated with lifestyle diseases. Conversely, an African diet rich in vegetables, fiber, and fermented foods has positive effects. This study, published in Nature Medicine, highlights the significant impact of diet on the immune system and metabolism.

Immune and metabolic effects of African heritage diets versus Western diets in men: a randomized controlled trial

African heritage diets are increasingly being replaced by Western-style dietary patterns because of urbanization, economic development, increased access to processed foods, globalization and changing social norms. The health consequences of this nutrition transition are not well understood. We conducted a randomized controlled trial in the Kilimanjaro region in Northern Tanzania to investigate the immune and metabolic effects of switching betwee…