New research shows that the Mediterranean diet may be the best diet for metabolic syndrome. According to TheHeart.org, the Mediterranean diet has been shown to “lower the prevalence and slower progression of metabolic syndrome”. The website article continues stating that, in clinical trials, (overall) people who adhered to the diet were able to reduce their waste circumference, increase their HDL cholesterol levels, decrease their triglyceride levels, as well as reduce their blood pressure and glucose levels. As these are all conditions that are associated with metabolic syndrome, this may indeed be the best diet for metabolic syndrome and those at risk of developing it.
The Mediterranean diet is a diet that mostly consists of fruits, vegetables, whole-grain cereals, low-fat dairy products, fish, and monounsaturated fats. Poultry, nuts, and legumes are also often consumed. Only low amounts of red meat, if any, can be consumed in this diet. Aside from …