Metabolic syndrome is more common than most people think. It’s a group of health factors—including a larger waistline, high triglycerides, elevated blood pressure, high fasting blood sugar, and low levels of “good” cholesterol—that together can raise your chances of developing heart disease, stroke, or type 2 diabetes.
Dr. Yesika Garcia, a board-certified endocrinologist at Medical Offices of Manhattan, points out one everyday habit that might be adding to your risk: eating too quickly. A 2021 study found that people who tend to finish meals in under 20 minutes had a 54% higher chance of being diagnosed with metabolic syndrome compared to those who ate more slowly. Garcia explained that eating rapidly causes the body to absorb carbohydrates faster, resulting in sharper spikes in blood sugar after meals. “This forces the pancreas to release more insulin, and over time, that demand may contribute to insulin resistance.”
Beyond blood sugar, eating too fast also interferes with the body’s natural hunger and fullness signals. Rushing through meals can blunt this process, leaving you less likely to feel full and more likely to overeat. Read the article.
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