Fighting Metabolic Syndrome (X)

The diet to prevent Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease.

Written by Vivienne Savill
Naturopath and Registered Nurse
Reg Nurse, Adv Dip Nat, BH Sci (Comp. Med)

Overview

Metabolic Syndrome is a pattern of inflammatory diseases that can lead to devastating outcomes for your health, if left untreated. Think of inflammation as being like a “fire within” which occurs due to excess body fat, insulin resistance, cholesterol and triglyceride abnormalities plus blood pressure problems. These multiple cardiovascular risk factors increase the risk of serious heart disease whilst insulin resistance is increasing the risk of you progressing to Type 2 diabetes.

The good news is, this condition is easily treatable… when you know how. Fighting Metabolic Syndrome, gives you all the relevant, up to date information to help you work out if you are at risk of getting Metabolic Syndrome or already have it.

Sadly, in my clinic I often treat people who have only decided to take action in regards to their health, once they are feeling the symptoms of their body’s deteriorating health. My patients present with problem such as pain and discomfort that is associated with their excess body fat, and heightened inflammation. This prevents them from enjoying their life, makes exercise difficult and stops them achieving general activities of daily living such as playing with the grand kids. Often patient’s visit me when they are already experiencing out of control blood pressure problems, major fatigue, angina, obesity and diabetic symptoms.

Metabolic Syndrome is a silent disease. Many of the symptoms (such as a bit too much tummy fat) are easily ignored until the disease progresses to the point where you experience serious heart, cholesterol or blood sugar complications. Turning your bad health around and adopting better dietary and lifestyle habits, is that much easier when you take control sooner, rather than later.

This is why I encourage you to take preventative measures, before your body starts to suffer serious health issues.

This book emphases prevention but will also help if you currently suffer from blood sugar or cardiovascular issues. The added bonus is when you follow the dietary recommendations and enjoy the delicious recipes, you will lose excess body fat and generally look and feel better. Who doesn’t want that?? More importantly however, attaining your recommended weight, in most cases will get rid of Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular symptoms.

Fighting Metabolicy Syndrome provides a great source of information about diagnosis and the negative health consequences that can transpire if the warning symptoms are ignored. So if you believe you might have Metabolic Syndrome or want to avoid getting to this point, it will come as a great relief to you, to hear that simple, enjoyable changes, can make all the difference. AND to make that transition easy, I have included 158, very simple, but yummy family recipes to help you make the change.

I know that you are probably confused with all the conflicting information out there. As a trained professional in both mainstream and alternative medicine, I am passionate about helping you understand and empowering you to help yourself. Your e-book purchase will allow you to easily diagnose and understand what your risks for Metabolic Syndrome are plus help you to make sense of all the information that you read in the magazines or might get from your doctor. Fighting Metabolic Syndrome gives you all the vital information to motivate and help you turn this dangerous condition around.

Because I am so deeply concerned about the deteriorating health of modern society, and because I can only see so many patients at my clinic, I strongly encourage you to purchase your copy of Fighting Metabolic Syndrome. This small investment could truly turn your life around, for the better. Take control of your life today……..you will be so glad you did.

Table of Contents

• What is Metabolic Syndrome?
• What is the cause?
• How do you know if you have Metabolic Syndrome?
• Clinical symptoms
• What is hyperinsulinaemia?
• Eating right
• How does abdominal fat affect the way my body works?
• Diet Pyramid
• What can be done to improve Insulin Resistance?
• Undesirable foods
• Carbohydrate content of foods
• Good fat and bad fats
• Protein content of foods
• Working out protein intake
• Foods that help you improve & retain cardiac health
• Shopping list
• Conversion Table
• 15 day Food Plan
• 158 Recipes (see below)

Recipes

Breakfast

Fruit blended shake
Gourmet Spinach and Eggs
Creamy mushrooms
Egg Omelettes Galore
Chocolate shake
Capsicum with cheese
Egg Nog
Oatmeal Gruel
Boiled Eggs
Cinnamon Pancakes
Curried egg
Ham Steak, Melted Mustard Cheese
Baked ramekin eggs
Tofu Scramble
Peanut Butter Eggs
Berry Jam
Good old bacon & eggs

Soup

Creamy Avocado Soup
Miso Soup

Vegetables

Cabbage and bacon fry
Tangy Eggplant
Cauliflower with Avocado Dressing
Vege Parcels
Caulif, Wasabi & Avocado Sauce
Herb & Vege Parcel
Vegetables in curry
Ratouille
Creamy Broccoli and Mushrooms

Lunch

Protein Salad
Salmon Cheese Ball with Vege Dippers
Individual Quiche Muffins
Nutty Tofu Burgers
Egg Rollup Japanese Style
Tofu Kebabs
Chicken Stuffed Avocado Shells
Ham or Beef Roll Up
Hot Brunch Pie
Ham Steak & Creamy Cheese Sauce
Salmon Salad Wraps
Sesame Chicken Kebab

Salads

Crabmeat Salad
Caesar Salad
Spicy Chicken Salad
Greek Salad
Waldorf Salad
Salad To Go
Walnut & Lime Mushrooms
Coleslaw
Cucumber and Celery Salad
Cauliflower Egg & Bacon Salad
Broccoli Salad
Antipasto
Mushroom, Walnut & Spinach Salad
Quick Salmon & Egg Salad
Mushrooms
Curried egg
Bean Sprout Toss
Avocado and Prawns
Warm Mushroom & Chicken Salad

Sauces, Marinades, Jams and Dressings

Teriyaki Marinade
French Dressing
Walnut Dipping Sauce
Homemade Mayonnaise
Walnut Gravy
Garlic Butter
Tahini Walnut Sauce
Vegemite Roast Gravy
Curry Sauce
Cheese Sauce
Warm Walnut Dressing for Salad
Miso Dressing
Hollandaise Sauce
Bearnaise Sauce
Seafood Cocktail Sauce
Avocado Dressing

Dinner

Mince in Lettuce Leaf Cups
Skewered Lamb
Bacon and Spinach Quiche
Coconut Meat Ball Kebabs
Beef Stroganoff
Rosemary Leg of Lamb, Gravy & Veges
Red Wine Beef Marinade
Carpet Bag Steak
Steak Dianne
Nut Loaf
Satay Beef Stirfry
Egg in a Hole Nut Loaf
Blue Vein Cheese Meatloaf
Seafood Kebabs
Sherried Asian Pork
Stir Fry Chilli Prawns
Stir Fry Beef Asian Style
Oysters in their Shell
Blue Vein Cheese Meatloaf
Bacon & Worcestershire Oysters
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Pesto Oysters
Chops and Walnut Casserole
Simple Baked Oysters in a Shell
Pork Chops with Walnuts
Oysters with Sour Cream Sauce
Walnut Stuffing
Prawns with Feta Cheese
Chicken Indian Curry
Prawns & White Wine Veges
Mince Stuffed Peppers
Fish with White Wine Bernaise Sauce
Beef Burgers in Tomato Gravy
Fish with Bernaise Sauce
Taco
Saucy Fish
Eggplant Lasagne
Garlic Prawns with Cream
Yoghurt Lamb and Eggplant
Quick Lemon Fish
Sukiyaki Beef & Tofu
Prawn, Black Bean & Mushrooms
Blue Vein Cheese & Bacon Stir Fry
Seafood Marinara
Beef Kebabs
Fish with Almond Crumbs

Entertaining

Stuffed Mushrooms
Pancake Bites
Walnut Cheese Balls
Crab Patties
Basil Pesto
Thai Fish Cakes
Zesty Avocado
Stuffed Chicken Legs
Walnut Pâté
Marinated Chicken Drumsticks
Simple Avocado Dip

Dessert

Anti-Ox Jelly
Cranberry Muffins
Soy & Bran Muffins
Icecream Dessert
Chocolate & Cinnamon Jelly
Cream Cheese with Berries & Nuts
Cheese Muffins
Crepes with Strawberries and Cream
Apple Muffins

Drinks

Lime Water
Cinnamon Blood Sugar Teas
Herb Tea
Cinnamon & Ginger Tea
Iced Herb Tea
Chai Cinnamon Tea
Soda Water with Angosturi Bitters
Cinnamon & Black Tea
Cocoa

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