Study Findings

What Are Your Thoughts About the Study/Findings?

A western diet is full of processed foods, high-fat dairy products, pre-packaged foods, high-sugar foods, and red meat. Clearly, this spells trouble for your health.

Why Does a Western-Style Diet Potentially Lead to Colorectal Cancer?

In all honesty, the Western diet is unhealthy. This diet activates colibactin, a harmful metabolite created in the gut by pks+ E. coli strains. Colibactin is responsible for cellular mutations that lead to colorectal cancer (CRC).

How Can People Who Eat a Western-Style Diet Change Their Diet to Make It Healthier?

Moderate your consumption of red and processed meat and eat a lot of legumes, nuts, and whole grains.

Anastasia Filipenko

Anastasia Filipenko is a health and wellness psychologist, dermatolist and a freelance writer. She frequently covers beauty and skincare, food trends and nutrition, health and fitness and relationships. When she's not trying out new skincare products, you'll find her taking a cycling class, doing yoga, reading in the park, or trying a new recipe.

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