The connection between nutrition and metabolic syndrome is more substantial than you might think. Metabolic syndrome is a lifestyle disease that occurs when poor diet and activity choices lead to obesity and other health related issues.
According to the International Diabetes Association, metabolic syndrome is diagnosed in somebody with obesity (a body mass index over 30), along with two of these other conditions.
- Increased BP (blood pressure) greater than 130/85
- High triglycerides, more than 150
- Low HDL cholesterol, under 40 in men and 50 in women
- Blood glucose greater than 100 when fasting
- A diagnosis of insulin resistant diabetes
As you can see, all of the criteria for being diagnosed with metabolic syndrome can occur from unhealthy lifestyle choices. Thus, it makes sense that if we change our lifestyle we can combat this condition.
The Connection between Nutrition and Metabolic Syndrome
Nutrition and metabolic syndrome have a …
