If you or a loved one have ever had irritable bowel disease (IBD), you already know how miserable it can be.
The constant trips to the bathroom… the painful gas and bloating… and the endless worry about developing colon cancer.
Now, we know what could be one of the major causes of this disease… and how to prevent it.
And it all starts with a specific diet you may have been following your whole life.
I’m talking about the Western diet, which includes processed foods and meats full of bad fats, salts, sugars, and additives.
These foods – like potato chips, cookies, candy, bacon, and soda – have been linked to health concerns like diabetes and heart disease in the past.
Now, we know they can damage your stomach as well.
For the new study, researchers compared the health outcomes of six diets, including:
- The Western diet,
- The Mediterranean diet,
- High-fiber diet,
- Plant-based diet,
- Keto diet,
- And high-protein diet.
In the end, they found that folks following a Western diet had a less diverse gut microbiome than the other diets, which could lead to an increased risk of both IBD and colon cancer.
Western diets are detrimental to gut health because they contain little fiber and are high in toxins that kill off good bacteria.
Luckily, there is a diet that can HELP you fight back against these two diseases.
The Mediterranean diet—rich in plants, nuts, and healthy fats—was found to have the most impact on gut health.
Because it is rich in good fats and fibrous foods, it can promote the growth of healthy gut bacteria and reduce levels of unhealthy ones. 1
And the best part? It’s full of delicious foods.
So, load your plate with fresh fruits and veggies, lean proteins, and healthy oils to see REAL gut results.
