The cardiometabolic diet which is adapted from the Mediterranean diet and the DASH diet, is a great option for those looking to improve their heart health or lose weight. This way of eating emphasizes whole, unprocessed foods and focuses on plant-based foods, while also including healthy fats.
The food plan is aimed to address the dietary needs of those at risk of cardiovascular diseases (including ischemic heart disease, hyperlipidemia, hypertension), or those with metabolic syndrome (including type 2 diabetes, elevated waist to hip ratio, insulin resistance). These diseases share a common underlying root cause which are stress, inflammation, high cholesterol and insulin resistance.
The cardiometabolic diet is based on the following food groups:
-Whole grains
-Fruits and vegetables
-Fish and seafood
-Lean meats and poultry
-Beans, legumes, nuts and seeds
-Healthy fats
The diet also emphasizes on getting adequate amounts of sleep, exercise and managing stress levels.
The Mediterranean Diet is based on the traditional foods that people used to eat in countries like Italy and Greece back in the 1960s. Studies have shown that this way of eating can help improve your heart health and also reduce your risk of developing conditions like type
Some of the key features of the cardiometabolic diet are:
-Emphasizes on whole, unprocessed foods
-Focuses on plant-based foods
-Includes healthy fats
-Limits red meat and processed meats
-Encourages fish and seafood consumption
-Allows moderate alcohol intake
If you’re looking to improve your heart health or lose weight, the cardiometabolic diet may be a good option for you. This way of eating emphasizes whole, unprocessed foods and focuses on plant-based foods, while also including healthy fats. It’s important to note that the diet limits red meat and processed meats, but allows moderate alcohol intake. So if you’re looking to make some changes to your diet, the cardiometabolic diet may be worth considering.
If you’re interested in the cardiometabolic diet, talk to your doctor or a Registered Dietitian to see if it’s right for you. And remember, any diet that’s sustainable and makes you happy is a good diet!
You can also find out more in details about this diet from my latest book Heal with Diet that will be launched soon. Click on this link to register for the pre-launch of the book.