Recently popular among the MZ generation in Korea, the Blood Sugar Diet (MZ Diet) focuses on maintaining stable blood sugar levels to cultivate a body type resistant to weight gain. Why does stable blood sugar lead to weight loss? Shu-Hui Huang, a senior dietitian at the Cancer Care Foundation and Postal Hospital, explains that keeping blood sugar stable can indeed aid in weight loss, especially for those with insulin resistance-related obesity. The MZ Diet is particularly effective in such cases.
The MZ Diet emphasizes gradually raising blood sugar by changing the order of food intake. (Photo / Heho Health)
The core of the MZ Diet is blood sugar control. Shu-Hui Huang explains that insulin regulates the storage of sugars, muscles, and fats, while also managing blood sugar levels. During nutritional consultations, many people ask, "Why am I gaining weight despite not eating much?" The key issue lies in irregular eating habits or a preference for high-GI foods, causing fluctuations in blood sugar and, consequently, affecting weight.
How can one maintain stable blood sugar? The MZ Diet emphasizes changing the order of food consumption to allow blood sugar levels to rise gradually, thereby reducing appetite and weight gain issues. For example, eating vegetables first, followed by protein and fats, and then carbohydrates, can effectively stabilize blood sugar, preventing the rapid spike that converts into fat.
Developing the habit of exercising is also very important. (Photo / Heho Health)
Furthermore, the effectiveness of this diet also depends on whether one can change eating habits, especially avoiding high-fat, high-calorie foods, as well as refined carbohydrates and sugary drinks. Pairing this diet with moderate exercise, such as walking and climbing stairs, can further enhance weight loss. These exercises help burn blood sugar in the body, accelerating the weight loss process.
