Writing for The Conversation, he explained: "The traditional diet in rural Papua New Guinea is rich in unprocessed plant-based foods that are full of fibre but low in sugar and calories, something I was able to see for myself on a field trip to Papua New Guinea.
Professor Jens Walter, of the University College Cork, is among the scientists keen to spotlight Papua New Guinea following an interesting discovery about the gut health of rural citizens.
Commenting on the study, Professor Paul Ross, Director of APC Microbiome Ireland, said: "This study shows that we can target the gut microbiome through specific diets to improve health and reduce disease risk.
Short for 'non-industrialised microbiome restore', this adapts the practices from Papua New Guinea and several other nations in effort to bolster health and reduce disease risk.
Adhering to the traditions of Papua New Guinea, the NiMe diet excludes beef, dairy, and wheat, while also cutting out high-sugar and fatty processed foods.
