by Jonathan Glover, Spokesman Review

…”We know that mostly protein, and fat from animals, can be more inflammatory and harder on the immune system,” said Franck Carbonero, an assistant professor of nutrition and exercise physiology at Washington State University’s Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine in Spokane. “It would definitely not be a bad idea to try to just focus on some vitamin-rich food.”

Research says foods high in animal proteins and fats can lead to inflammation in the digestive system. That inflammation can lead to infection and a weakened overall immune system, says Carbonero.

That’s because it takes more energy to digest and can be harmful to vital gut microbiota. Not a good sign for America, which has the fifth-highest per capita meat consumption in the world, according to a recent study.

That same study says, “Meat consumption in the USA exceeds healthy levels by 20% to 60% based on recommendations in the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.” >>MORE