The Cardiometabolic Food Plan

The Cardiometabolic Food Plan is designed for the following individuals: ⋅ Those at risk for heart disease, also called cardiovascular disease (CVD) ⋅ Those at risk for metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, or both ⋅ Those with CVD (e.g., high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and elevated blood fats) ⋅ Those with metabolic syndrome (e.g., elevated blood sugar, increased waist size) ⋅ Those with type 2 diabetes Fortunately, diet and lifestyle changes are very effective in preventing and treating all of these conditions. Some people may question why the same food plan is used to treat both cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. While they may seem to be different types of conditions, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases share similar causes, including inflammation, insulin resistance, and stress. This food plan is called “cardiometabolic” because it addresses both disease states. It allows people to use food to treat the common underlying causes of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.