Diet

Articles tagged with "Diet".

Is Too Much Linoleic Acid Making Us Fat?

Tags: Linoleic Acid, Obesity, Diet, PUFA, Endocannabinoids

April 28, 2025

Dr. Kumar’s Take:

This comprehensive review reveals that our modern high intake of linoleic acid (LA)—an omega-6 fat found in seed oils—is far above what we actually need. Excess LA may promote inflammation, fuel weight gain, disrupt hunger signals, and play a role in rising rates of obesity, especially in societies transitioning to a Western diet. Reducing LA and increasing omega-3 fats or monounsaturated fats like olive oil could help reverse this trend.

How Diet and Exercise Help Prevent Metabolic Syndrome

Tags: Metabolic Syndrome, Exercise, Diet, Lifestyle Medicine

April 8, 2025

Dr. Kumar’s Take:

This review from The Review of Diabetic Studies shows us something powerful: a healthy lifestyle can prevent or reverse metabolic syndrome—a group of conditions that increase your risk for heart disease and diabetes. The study highlights how simple changes in your diet and physical activity can have long-term effects on your blood pressure, weight, blood sugar, and cholesterol. What’s even more promising is that the combination of a Mediterranean-style diet and regular exercise offers better protection than either one alone.

New Hope for Metabolic Syndrome: How Diet, Seeds, Plants, and Probiotics Could Change the Game

Tags: Metabolic Syndrome, Diet, Nutrition, Chronic Disease, Preventive Medicine

April 7, 2025

Dr. Kumar’s Take:

This is one of the most comprehensive reviews I’ve seen on metabolic syndrome (MetS). It shows that treating MetS isn’t just about medications—what we eat matters. Researchers found that certain foods like pumpkin seeds, flaxseed oil, berries, walnuts, and olive oil may lower inflammation, improve blood sugar, and reduce fat buildup. They also emphasized the role of gut bacteria, physical activity, and personalized nutrition using tools like metabolomics (blood and urine testing for tiny molecules).