How Are Western Diets Making Africa Sick

How Are Western Diets Making Africa Sick? #AfricanCurrents | “The global nutrition field is dominated by studies on, for instance, Mediterranean, Japanese, and Nordic diets, but millions of Africans consume entirely different staples and spices. So, without enough data from Africa on these diets, we lack culturally relevant guidelines to prevent and manage NCDs [non-communicable diseases] in our population,“ Dr. Godfrey Temba, a researcher at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College (KCMUC), revealed. A recent groundbreaking study reveals that Africans adopting Western diets high in processed foods, sugars, and fats face inflammation, weakened immunity, and preventable diseases, igniting urgent calls to reclaim nutrient-rich traditional indigenous diets. ▶️ Click here to listen to the premium version on Telegram! ‍ Visit Sputnik Africa website for all our episodes! Or Stream on your favorite platform: Apple Podcasts | Afripods | Deezer | Pocket Casts | Podcast Addict | S... Source: Sputnik Africa