Diet for metabolic syndrome

In the diet for metabolic syndrome, whole grains, vegetables, fresh and dried fruits, legumes, fish and lean meats should be given preference, 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 are especially in the diet for metabolic syndrome with insulin resistance or diabetes; Red meats, sausages and sauces; Cheeses and butters; Canned fish , salt, broth or chicken type Knorr; Industrialized foods ready for consumption; 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.

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 day	2nd day	3rd day
Breakfast and snacks	1 whole grain bread with 1 diet yogurt	2 toast with unsweetened chamomile tea	apple smoothie with 3 cornstarch cookies
Lunch and dinner	grilled turkey steak with rice and salad seasoned with herbs and a tablespoon of olive oil and 1 fruit dessert, like avocado	hake with boiled potatoes and broccoli seasoned with aromatic herbs and as a dessert 1 fruit, such as pineapple	cooked chicken with pasta and salad and 1 fruit, like tangerine