Diet for metabolic syndrome

In the diet for metabolic syndrome, whole grains, vegetables, fresh and dried fruits, legumes, fish and lean meats should be preferred, because a diet based on these foods will help control blood fats, high blood pressure and diabetes.

Metabolic syndrome is the set of risk factors that increase the possibility of developing cardiovascular diseases, such as infarction and type II diabetes mellitus, and is characterized by the presence of hypertension, cholesterol, uric acid and high triglycerides, in addition to obesity and abdominal circumference high, for example. Read more at: Metabolic syndrome.

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Food for metabolic syndrome

The metabolic syndrome diet should include a daily intake of:

• Fiber-rich foods, such as whole grains, vegetables and fruits;
• Foods rich in omega 3 and omega 6, such as salmon, nuts, peanuts or soy oil;
• Prefer cooked and grilled;
• Maximum 3 to 4 g of sodium per day;

In addition, you can eat 1 square of dark chocolate with up to 10 g, as it helps to lower blood pressure, improves cholesterol and increases the ability to

What you should not eat in metabolic syndrome

When feeding patients with metabolic syndrome, it is important to avoid:

• Sweets, sugars and soft drinks especially in the diet for metabolic syndrome with insulin resistance or diabetes;
• Red meats, sausages and sauces;
• Cheeses and butters;
• Canned fish, salt, meat broth or chicken type Knorr;
• Ready-to-eat processed foods;
• Coffee and caffeinated drinks;
• Foods with added sugar, salt and fat.

In addition to the care with the choice of foods for metabolic syndrome, it is important to eat regular meals, in small quantities.

Diet menu for metabolic syndrome

The diet for people with metabolic syndrome varies with the presence of diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, age and physical activity practiced.

Therefore, it is recommended that the diet for metabolic syndrome be personalized and guided by a nutritionist, to have an adequate nutritional follow-up and to better control the metabolic syndrome.

 1st day2nd day3rd dayBreakfast and snacks1 wholemeal bread with 1 diet yogurt2 toast with unsweetened chamomile teaapple smoothie with 3 cornstarch wafersLunch and dinnergrilled turkey steak with rice and salad seasoned with aromatic herbs and a tablespoon of olive oil and 1 fruit dessert, such as avocadohake with boiled potatoes and broccoli seasoned with aromatic herbs and as a dessert 1 fruit, such as pineapplecooked chicken with pasta and salad and 1 fruit, such as tangerine

These are some examples of meals that can be eaten in the diet for the patient with metabolic syndrome.

In addition, it is recommended to practice physical activity at least 3 times a week, 30 to 60 minutes.

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