Yesterday we introduced the treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome, and today we will introduce the treatment for metabolic syndrome. First, let's explain the causes of metabolic syndrome: overeating, indigestion, bloating, diarrhea or constipation, which can then transform into obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high blood sugar, fatty liver, alcoholic liver disease, or gout. These conditions may further develop into fatal chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke, or cirrhosis. Undoubtedly, these problems become more prominent and severe during holidays.
We usually think that this is the result of overindulgence in food and drink, with rich meats being the main culprit. Research has found that if your diet contains a significant amount of "three white foods" such as refined sugar, white rice, and white flour, your blood sugar will fluctuate significantly. When experiencing low blood sugar, one may feel an unbearable hunger, leading to binge eating. If someone eats both meat and rice/flour products at the same time, they are likely to consume more meat than if they were eating meat alone, resulting in binge eating. A person who only consumes sugar and starches can also experience binge eating.
Alcohol is a variant of sugar, being the product of sugar fermentation. Just like how sugar undergoes anaerobic glycolysis to produce lactic acid, alcohol fermentation also occurs under anaerobic conditions. Unlike sugar and fat, alcohol cannot be utilized by muscle cells and must be metabolized entirely by the liver. Alcohol not only harms the liver but also damages the stomach, intestines, and pancreas, consuming vitamins, minerals, especially B vitamins.
Therefore, indulging in large amounts of rich meats and drinks leads to "sugar-related diseases," including binge eating, obesity, "three highs" (high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high blood sugar), diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. Patients with hypertension should refer to (Hypertension Dietary Therapy) for conditioning.
How can we control our diet to avoid binge eating? The following 10 methods for controlling diet can effectively alleviate the problem:
A. Increase raw food intake and reduce cooked food. Vegetables should be eaten raw as much as possible.
B. Increase natural (or organic) whole foods and reduce processed foods.
C. Increase vegetables, fruits, tubers, and whole grains, while reducing sugar and refined grains.
D. Reduce common vegetable oils and seasonings, choosing cold-pressed, unrefined olive oil, tea seed oil, flaxseed oil, and natural coarse salt.
E. Reduce meal frequency and snack quantity, having two to three meals per day without or with fewer snacks (except for fruits).
F. Drink more water and less or no beverages. Remember, the healthiest drink is water.
G. Drink water before eating, eat fruit before meals, eat raw food before cooked food.
H. Eat until you're 70% full for each meal. Avoid or minimize eating 4 hours before bedtime and within 1 to 2 hours after waking up.
K. Avoid or minimize alcohol consumption. If drinking, choose wine, rice wine (yellow wine), or beer. Eat first, then drink slowly.
I. Supplement with chromium nutrition tablets to stabilize blood sugar and control appetite, take L-carnitine to accelerate fat burning and weight loss, and consume milk thistle extract for detoxification, liver protection, and hangover relief.
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