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Cigarette smoking may raise the risk of developing metabolic syndrome.
A diet high in β-cryptoxanthin may help ward off metabolic syndrome, liver dysfunction, insulin resistance, oxidative stress, low bone mass, and atherosclerosis.
Adequate intake of foods with high fiber content may help guard against the development of metabolic syndrome.
Frequent consumers of sugar-sweetened and artificial-sweetened beverages may be at increased risk of developing metabolic syndrome.
Individuals who are habitual consumers of foods high in selenium and vitamin C are less prone to develop metabolic syndrome.
Habitual consumption of nuts may decrease an individual's likelihood of developing metabolic syndrome.
High dietary ingestion of foods high in vitamin K may cut down the risk of developing metabolic syndrome in young adults.
Adequate intake of phylloquinones (vitamin K) from food sources may help guard against the development of metabolic syndrome
Increased consumption of 100% unprocessed fruit juice may protect individuals against obesity and metabolic syndrome.
A decline in metabolic syndrome risk is associated with frequent consumption of diets rich in plant foods with high fiber content.
More than 75 billion dollars worth of soda is purchased yearly. Sugar-sweetened drinks not only drain the pockets of millions of Americans, but these beverages are a drain on the health of the nation as well. Heavy consumption of sugary beverages, such as soft drinks, fruit drinks, vitamin water drinks, and energy drinks, has been l...