chewy Posted March 31, 2016 Posted March 31, 2016 Quote Some Cultures Hardwired for Vegetarian Diethttp://news.discovery.com/human/genetics/some-cultures-are-hardwired-for-vegetarian-diet-160329.htm Some people today are hardwired to have improved health when on a vegetarian diet, suggests new research that reveals how our ancestors’ food choices continue to impact human health today. In this case, cultures from certain parts of India, Africa and Asia have eaten a mostly vegetarian diet for so long that they have evolved a genetic adaption that boosts their body’s ability to process certain fatty acids, according to the new study, which is published in the journal Molecular Biology and Evolution. If these individuals stray from their veggie-based diets, they may be at a higher risk than other people for heart disease, colon cancer and additional health problems associated with increased inflammation, the scientists believe. ... more at http://news.discovery.com/human/genetics/some-cultures-are-hardwired-for-vegetarian-diet-160329.htm More evidence there is no one diet for all, it seems if there is a healthy diet it has to be tailored to the individual and won't be healthy for someone else.
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