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Macro partitioning
Adherence to a Mediterranean dietary pattern significantly reduces the prevalence and incidence of metabolic syndrome and its components compared to nonadherence or Western diets.
Adopt a Mediterranean-style diet focusing on olive oil, vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and legumes. This approach is proven to cut your risk of metabolic syndrome by half compared to standard diets, regardless of whether you restrict calories.
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Based on the results of a meta-analysis of 50 independent studies and 534 906 individuals, adherence to the MedDiet was associated with 50% reduction in the prevalence of MetS compared with nonadherence.
Why this rating
Supported by meta-analyses of 50 studies and large RCTs like PREDIMED.
Source
Lifestyle recommendations for the prevention and management of metabolic syndrome: an international panel recommendation
Pablo Pérez‐Martínez et al. · Nutrition Reviews · 2017
DOI 10.1093/nutrit/nux014
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