How poor diet impacts gut inflammation: 1. Imbalance in Gut Microbiota: Diet high in processed foods and low in fiber negatively impacts the composition and diversity of the gut microbiota and may result in an overgrowth of harmful bacteria 2. Inflammation and gut barrier dysfunction: Highly processed foods, especially those high in sugar and trans fats contribute to inflammation in the gut. This chronic inflammation compromises the integrity of the gut barrier, leading to increased permeability