Can Whole Food Plant-Based Eating Prevent Metabolic Syndrome?

If you checked out Metabolic Syndrome―Defined, you know the risk factors for this health-damaging disorder. Now for some good news. Research suggests this alarming problem can be prevented in most cases simply by consuming more whole, plant-based foods.

One study, based on a review of eight observational research studies, found that when compared with an omnivore menu, a plant-based diet  improves body weight, glycemic control, and cardiovascular risk factors, along with helping to prevent metabolic syndrome(1),

These positive results were due to fewer calories, less saturated fat, and no processed meat, all of which spike metabolic syndrome risk. Whole food plant-based diets are higher in fruits, veggies, nutrients, and fiber, which collectively protect against all major health issues. Let food be your medicine!

(1) Curr Diab Rep. 2014;14(9):524. doi: 10.1007/s11892-014-0524-y