These essential fatty acids cannot be synthesized by our body and it has to be acquired through the food which we eat. Our ancestors were able to acquire these essential fatty acids and micronutrients in sufficient quantities through marine foods. Imbalance of these fatty acids and micronutrients can cause neural related diseases such as depression, bipolar disorders and other mental diseases that are now skyrocketing which also require very costly treatment and termed as global burden of human ill-health.
Modern diet
Modern diet is simply related to junk food that contains high calorie or rich calorie food which is insufficient with or lack of micronutrients, vitamins, proteins, amino acids, minerals, fiber and carbohydrates. These foods do not posses the nutrients that are essential for our body. Modern diet is perceived to have less or no nutritional value and is considered as unhealthy food.
If a food contains high levels of refined sugar, white flour, salt, polyunsaturated fat, trans fat and other food additives but at the same if it is lacking with micronutrients, essential minerals, fiber and proteins which is required for health it is known as junk food. The present generations and their preferred modern diet are junk food that has high-fat content, sodium, sugar and has high calories but useless in terms nutritional value. These foods are very attractive with flavour, texture and colours, food additives are usually added in these foods to enhance the appearance or shelf life of the food.
Traditional diet
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