“Improving Metabolic Syndrome with Nutritional Light Food: The Magic of Pumpkin”

According to the statistical results of the cause of death of Chinese people in 2019, more than half of the top ten causes of death of Chinese people are chronic diseases, especially heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, nephritis and nephropathy syndrome, and common risk factors for nephropathy are all related to metabolic syndrome. Nutritionist Xie Yifang pointed out that “nutritional light food” can improve the abnormal metabolism, and pumpkin is the most recommended natural food, which not only can resist oxidation, but also can help health and prevent diseases.

For patients with metabolic syndrome, diet control is even more important. Surveys have found that patients with metabolic syndrome are 9 times more likely to suffer from diabetes, 2 to 2.5 times more likely to suffer from stroke or heart disease, and 2.5 times more likely to die than normal people, so don’t ignore them. To improve metabolic syndrome, a balanced and varied diet is necessary.

Light food improves metabolic syndrome, taking into account the nutrition of 6 major types of food

Nutritionist Xie Yifang pointed out that in the general impression, light food only emphasizes refreshing, simple, and small-portion dishes, which are not enough for the nutrients the body needs. The relatively new concept of light food now is to take into account nutritional balance. In terms of food selection, it emphasizes reducing fats and whole grain root foods, increasing the intake of fiber and protective nutrients; that is to say, correct light food should not only be To control the daily calorie intake, it is necessary to take into account the nutrition of the 6 major food groups.

Among the natural ingredients in “Nutritional Light Food”, pumpkin is the best antioxidant food. In 100 grams of pumpkin, it contains 24 calories, 0.2 grams of fat, and 0.9 grams of protein.

Among the natural ingredients of “Nutritional Light Food”, pumpkin is the best antioxidant food. In 100 grams of pumpkin, it contains 24 calories, 0.2 grams of fat, and 0.9 grams of protein. Because it is rich in carotenoids, unsaturated fatty acids, iron, etc., it can prevent heart disease, regulate blood sugar, help eyes, and slow down the onset of arthritis, etc. Pumpkin seeds are also rich in vitamin E, which is recognized for preventing prostate cancer. Health effects.

In addition, “pumpkin is a wonderful product for nourishing blood”, because pumpkin contains “cobalt”, which is one of the important components of red blood cells, and “zinc” can maintain the maturity of red blood cells, and has the effect of nourishing blood after eating. Eating more pumpkins has a certain food tonic function to prevent high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, liver disease and improve human immunity. At the same time, the cellulose contained in pumpkin can make the stool smooth and the skin plump, especially for women, which has a cosmetic effect.

4 major benefits of nutritious light food

1. Reduce excess heat accumulation:Reduce excess heat accumulation and avoid obesity.

2. Reduce excess sodium intake:Reduce the burden on the cardiovascular and kidneys, and prevent excess water from staying in the body.

3. Reduce Processed Food Risks:Can reduce the intake of chemical additives in processed foods.

4. Increase antioxidant capacity:Intake of fresh fruits and vegetables can enhance antioxidant capacity.

【Nutritionist Recommendation: Pumpkin Salad】

Ingredients: 300 grams of pumpkin, 20 grams of low-fat salad dressing

Method: Peel the pumpkin, dice it, steam it and cool it, arrange it on a plate, and drizzle it with low-fat salad dressing.

Small exhortation:Pumpkin has the effect of nourishing blood and treating irregular menstruation for women. However, pumpkin has the side effect of full stomach. People with poor stomach should stop eating too much.