High fibre diets may lead to metabolic syndrome

This post includes a summary of a study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism Vol. 90, No. 5 2618-2623 and a recipe for chuck steak pizzaiola.

Study title and authors:
Endogenous Sex Hormones and Metabolic Syndrome in Aging Men

Majon Muller, Diederick E. Grobbee, Isolde den Tonkelaar, Steven W. J. Lamberts and Yvonne T. van der Schouw

Books:

Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care (M.M., D.E.G., Y.T.v.d.S.), University Medical Center Utrecht, 3508 GA Utrecht, The Netherlands; International Health Foundation (I.T.), Utrecht, The Netherlands; and Department of Internal Medicine (S.W.J.L.), Erasmus University Medical Center Rotterdam, The Netherlands

This paper can be accessed at: http://jcem.endojournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/90/5/2618

Muller concluded that higher testosterone and SHBG levels may protect against the development of metabolic syndrome.

Higher testosterone and SHBG levels can be attained by a high fat, low fibre diet. See here, here and here.

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Recipe of the day

Chuck Steak Pizzaiola

Ingredients:

Food Mall: Chuck Steak

1 beef chuck steak, cut 1 inch thick, 1 1/2 to 2 pounds

1 small onion, chopped
1 14 oz can Italian peeled tomatoes, drained and chopped
1 Tbsp chopped fresh oregano or 1 tsp dried
2 garlic cloves, chopped
pinch of hot pepper flakes
2 Tbsp olive oil

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350F.

Place steak in a shallow glass baking dish with plenty of space around the meat.

In a bowl, combine all other ingredients.

Spread over top of steak. Bake steak uncovered 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until tender.

Slice steak and serve with sauce from pan.

High fat diets give protection from metabolic syndrome

This post includes a summary of a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition Vol 64, 850-855 and a recipe for steak pizzaiola.

Study title and authors:
Effects of dietary fat and fiber on plasma and urine androgens and estrogens in men: a controlled feeding study

Books:

JF Dorgan, JT Judd, C Longcope, C Brown, A Schatzkin, BA Clevidence, WS Campbell, PP Nair, C Franz, L Kahle and PR Taylor

Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD 20892-7326, USA.

This paper can be accessed at: http://www.ajcn.org/cgi/content/abstract/64/6/850

The study evaluated the effects of fat and fiber consumption on sex hormones in men.

Men were assigned into 2 groups eating (a) Low fat, high fibre diet (b) High fat, low fibre diet.

The men on the high fat, low fibre diet had higher total and sex-hormone-binding-globulin (SHBG)-bound testosterone levels by 13% and 15% respectively.

Higher testosterone and SHBG levels are associated with a reduced risk of metabolic syndrome.

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Recipe of the day

Steak Pizzaiola

Ingredients:

Food Mall: Strip Steak

4 beef strip steaks, cut 1/2 inch thick, 6-8 oz. each

3 Tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp pepper
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tsp chopped fresh oregano or 1/2 tsp dried
pinch of hot pepper flakes
1 14 oz can Italian peeled tomatoes, drained and chopped

Instructions:
Pound steaks between 2 pieces of wax paper or plastic wrap until flattened to 1/4 inch thickness.

Brush with 1 Tbsp oil. Season with pepper In a nonreactive medium saucepan, heat the remaining 2 Tbsp oil over medium heat.

Add onion and cook 2-3 minutes, or until softened. Add tomatoes, oregano, garlic, and hot pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook 7-8 minutes to blend flavors. Cover and keep warm.

Light a hot fire in grill, or preheat broiler. Grill or broil steaks 3 inches from heat for 2 minutes. Turn and cook 1-2 minutes ore, be careful not to overcook.

Serve with sauce spooned over the meat.