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The Western diet is intrinsically linked to food processing, as its emergence and evolution were driven by industrial-scale methods like refining sugars and oils [1], [2]. Furthermore, the high level of food processing inherent in this diet is cited as a primary factor in disrupting gut microbiome diversity [3].
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What Are The Global Impacts of The Western Diet On Health? rupahealth.com 1 fact
claimThe Western diet evolved in response to rapid changes in food production and processing that occurred too swiftly for human genetic adaptation.
Western pattern diet - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 1 fact
claimThe modern Western diet emerged after the Industrial Revolution, which introduced new food processing methods including the addition of cereals, refined sugars, and refined vegetable oils, while also increasing the fat content of domesticated meats.
Western diet – Knowledge and References - Taylor & Francis taylorandfrancis.com 1 fact
claimThe Western diet may actively disrupt the balance and diversity of gut microbes over time due to increased food processing and the usage of antibiotics, preservatives, and other additives.