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Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet (MedDiet) significantly reduces the risk of developing Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) and improves individual MetS criteria such as blood pressure and waist circumference.
Adopt a Mediterranean-style eating pattern as your primary dietary strategy for Metabolic Syndrome. Prioritize extra virgin olive oil, nuts, vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. Aim for 35-45% of calories from fat (mostly unsaturated), 35-45% from carbs, and 15-18% from protein. This pattern has been shown to reduce MetS risk by nearly 20% and improve blood pressure and waist circumference.
a meta-analysis of 12 cross-sectional and prospective cohorts showed that higher adherence to the MedDiet was associated with a 19% lower risk of developing MetS (relative risk (RR): 0.81 (95% confidence interval (CI) 0.71 to 0.92)), and individual components, such as waist circumference and BP, were also improved
Why this rating
Supported by multiple meta-analyses, prospective cohorts, and RCTs (PREDIMED, CARDIA, SU.VI.MAX).
Source
Dietary Strategies for Metabolic Syndrome: A Comprehensive Review
Sara Castro‐Barquero et al. · Nutrients · 2020
DOI 10.3390/nu12102983
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