Do You Know Nutrition?: Syndrome X mysteries explored - 1
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correction By Phylis Canion I have been told that I have
Syndrome X, and I would like some dietary suggestions that can
help regulate my sugar levels. Syndrome X refers to a
combination of health problems that may include insulin
resistance, abnormalities of blood clotting, abnormal blood fats
(cholesterol and triglycerides), abdominal obesity and high
blood pressure. The letter "X" in syndrome X was so named
because researchers in the past did not completely understand
this syndrome, and "X" represented the unknown. This association
between certain metabolic disorders and cardiovascular disease
has been known since the 1940s and is now often referred to as
metabolic syndrome. Foods to avoid are simple sugars (i.e.
candy, cookies, sodas), white/refined breads, alcohol, caffeine,
saturated fats (i.e. meats, dairy), all artificial sweeteners,
and all foods that contain trans fatty acids (i.