metabolic syndrome?

Question
I know a Chinese couple and they eat mainly rice, fish chicken, and vegetables-a traditional diet. No bread and very little meat except a bit of diced lean pork. They are slim of course, as are most Oriental people were 'western' foods came along.
Maybe this is how everybody should eat?
At 51 I was almost ready to throw in the towel. After years of 'eating right'-no junk food,saturated fats, etc.
My weight kept creeping up. Lack of exercise was not an issue as I used to jog on my treadmill 3 times a week.
I decided it was genetic.
Recently I developed high blood pressure and pre-diabetes. My doctor was no help-he just said do do what I have already been doing.
After researching my problem I came across 'metabolic syndrome' also known as insulin resistance.
I have been following the dietary reccommendations, mainly giving up red meat,wheat, (I eat rice bread now) and instead of running I walk for an hour a day now.
I have started to slowly lose weight!
I find this amazing as I am eating the same amount of total calories-maybe more since I used to shun cheese, and the same amount of exercise or less because now I just walk more.
Other than what I see online I have heard no mention of 'metabolic syndrome' in the media. Also, giving up red meat isnt an option for many people,and bread IS a staple, but I am sure it has made a differance.
As I mentioned I believe that rice and not wheat bread is a staple in the orient and beef is not eaten in quantity.


Thanks for your thoughts!

Answer
Dear Gord,

You are absolutely right! Asian diet is rich in complex (good) carb, water, fiber, resistant starch and very low in fat.

If you want to watch a quick video where I explain the benefit of this simple way to weight control, this is the link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsyt7XbafF0

I'm also glad that you choose walking instead of running that is very taxing to our knees.

Stay healthy,
Linda Yo
Certified Weight Consultant
Author of Asian Slim Secrets
http://www.asianslimsecrets.com

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