Everyday Health: Research shows that a diet high in sugars can alter the gut microbiome, diminishing quantities of beneficial bacteria.
For years, researchers have suspected that the typical Western diet plays a leading role in the high rates of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) observed in industrialized countries around the world. But what exactly about the Western diet — high in fat, animal protein, and sugar, and low in vegetables, legumes, whole grains, and fruit — is to blame? While fat and animal protein have traditionally been considered the prime suspects, a growing number of studies now point to sugar as a leading culprit. READ MORE
(Source: Everyday Health, 01/14/2021)