It’s common knowledge that the Western diet is linked to inflammation associated with chronic disease. What is less clear is how long it takes to see positive effects when switching from an inflammatory diet to a healthy one.
According to a new clinical trial published in Nature Medicine, significant anti-inflammatory benefits can appear quickly after switching from a Western to an African diet.
With implications for chronic disease, a healthy diet can act like medicine, but changing from a Western diet can seem daunting. Nutritionists offer tips on how to make and sustain the change.
Results of 2-Week Dietary Switch
In Africa, traditional diets are increasingly being replaced by Western diets due to various factors, such as urbanization and higher access to processed foods. There has also been a surge in noninfectious diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, and chronic inflammatory conditions. Could there be a connection between the two trends? The clinical trial sought to determine the effects of dietary change on health....
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