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Centegra
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Centegra Health System heart specialist Priya
Sateesha, MD, has three words of advice
about metabolic syndrome: Take it seriously.
This syndrome is diagnosed when a
person has three or more of the following risk
factors:
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Extra fat around the middle
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High levels of fats—including triglycerides
and LDL, the bad cholesterol—in the blood
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High blood pressure
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Low levels of HDL, the good cholesterol
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Insulin resistance or glucose intolerance
Taken one by one, these risk factors might
not set off alarms. As a group, though, they do.
“They could lead to full-blown Type 2
diabetes and heart disease,” Dr. Sateesha
says. “This can create a very high-risk
situation.”
Weight loss, a healthy diet and regular
exercise are keys for treating both diabetes
and metabolic syndrome.
Centegra Health System’s Diabetes
Centers are located in Crystal Lake,
Woodstock, McHenry and Huntley. Having
four available locations makes it easy to
take advantage of the programs they offer,
including counseling about nutrition, weight
loss and exercise.
Ratatouille
Ratatouille is a well-known specialty from the
Provence region of France. It is a popular
and versatile dish that uses large amounts of
summer's bountiful produce.
INGREDIENTS
1 small eggplant, cut into ½-inch cubes
Salt, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons chicken broth (optional)
2 large red peppers, cut into ¾-inch pieces
4 small zucchini, sliced
1 onion, coarsely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound tomatoes, chopped, or 1 can
(28 ounces) whole tomatoes, drained
and chopped
¹∕ ³ cup chopped fresh basil
DIRECTIONS
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Sprinkle eggplant with salt and place in
colander to drain for 30 minutes. Pat dry
with paper towels.
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Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in non-stick
skillet. Add eggplant and cook, stirring,
6 to 7 minutes or until soft and brown.
(If more cooking liquid is necessary, add
2 tablespoons chicken broth.) Push cooked
eggplant to side of pan.
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Add red peppers, zucchini, onion and garlic
to center of pan. Cook vegetables, stirring,
3 to 5 minutes or until tender.
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Add tomatoes to pan and mix in with other
vegetables. Cook on low heat, stirring
occasionally, 15 to 20 minutes or until all
vegetables are very tender. Stir in basil and
serve.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
Makes 6 servings. Amount per serving:
123 calories, 5g fat, <1g saturated fat, 19g
carbohydrates, 4g protein, 6g dietary fiber,
16mg sodium.
Source: American Institute for Cancer Research
GUARDIAN OF EXCELLENCE AWARD
A win for us is a win for you
Centegra Health System was named a 2013 Guardian of Excellence Award
winner in patient satisfaction for inpatient behavioral health by Press Ganey
Associates, Inc. Centegra’s complete range of behavioral health services includes
inpatient and outpatient care, education and an individualized approach to
treatment.
Press Ganey partners with more than 10,000 health care facilities to improve
the patient experience. The Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award is a
symbol of achievement in the health care industry. It recognizes top-performing
facilities that consistently achieve the 95th percentile of performance in patient
satisfaction, employee engagement, physician engagement or clinical quality.
“We are thrilled to be recognized by Press Ganey for outstanding patient
satisfaction,” says Michael S. Eesley, chief executive officer of Centegra Health
System. “This national recognition reflects our goal to embrace both high-quality
technical interventions and the manner in which patients experience them.”
Raise the alarm
These factors put you at risk
for metabolic syndrome
