What is it and why is it so important?
Metabolic health has no official definition, however it refers to how well the body’s systems function to maintain energy balance, regulate blood sugar, manage fat storage, and support overall cellular processes. In clinical nutrition, it focuses on optimising nutrition, movement and stress to support these systems, improving factors like insulin sensitivity, blood pressure, and weight management. We help individuals enhance metabolic health by recommending personalised strategies that promote healthy metabolism, prevent or manage conditions like diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease, and improve overall well-being.
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At Aster, we recognise that a key component of your metabolic health is having a well-functioning metabolism. This means your body is able to digest and absorb nutrients effectively, without causing unhealthy spikes in blood sugar, fats, insulin, or inflammation.
Avoiding these spikes is crucial, as they can lead to long-term health issues, such as high cholesterol, increased body fat, high blood pressure, and an elevated risk of metabolic diseases like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.
Metabolic health means your body responds to food in a way that reduces your risk of these conditions. While some factors, like age and genetics play a role, there are many aspects we can influence, including diet, gut health, weight, sleep, exercise, and stress management.
When metabolic health is poor, your body may struggle to regulate blood sugar, fat, and insulin levels, leading to inflammation, oxidative stress, and weight gain. Over time, these issues can contribute to chronic conditions like metabolic syndrome.
Nutrition plays a key role in improving metabolic health. By eating whole, unprocessed foods—like vegetables, fruits, lean proteins, seeds, nuts, and healthy fats—you can stabilise blood sugar and insulin levels, reduce inflammation, and support overall metabolic function. A healthy gut microbiome is also important, so including high-fibre and fermented foods, like yoghurt and kimchi, can support digestion and metabolic health.
Other factors, such as quality sleep and regular exercise, are essential for metabolic well-being. Research shows that poor sleep can lead to blood sugar spikes, and regular physical activity can reduce the risk of diabetes and improve heart health. Simple activities like walking, yoga, or gardening can be great options.
Stress and mental health also affect metabolic health. Chronic stress, particularly work-related, increases the risk of metabolic syndrome, and individuals with mental health conditions are more prone to issues with blood sugar and fat regulation. Managing stress and seeking support for mental health can significantly improve metabolic health.
In summary, your metabolic health plays a critical role in preventing chronic diseases. While some factors are fixed, changes to your diet, sleep, activity levels, and stress management can positively influence your metabolism. At Aster, we tailor personalized strategies to improve your metabolic health and overall well-being.
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