Diets evolve every year with new trends and methods emerging. Various approaches to weight loss have appeared, ranging from dietary adjustments to various exercise methods, gradually diversifying the approach to dieting.
Recently, a method of losing weight through blood sugar fluctuations has gained popularity, especially among the MZ generation. Among the MZ generation, the "meal order change diet" in particular is gaining attention. This method involves consuming fiber-protein-carbohydrate in order instead of consuming high glycemic index foods like sugar or carbohydrates first, thereby slowly raising blood sugar levels to prevent blood sugar spikes.
Blood sugar spikes refer to the rapid increase in blood sugar levels, which can lead to excessive insulin secretion, inhibiting fat burning and making weight loss difficult. Therefore, the MZ generation is also interested in CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitoring) diets to systematically manage blood sugar. CGM is a device that allows diabetics to monitor blood sugar levels in real-time, and the MZ generation utilizes it to monitor post-meal blood sugar fluctuations and maintain appropriate dietary habits for weight loss.
Furthermore, recently, diets focused on specific foods have been prominently featured. For example, the apple cider vinegar diet has gained attention, sparking a trend of diets using apples. Apple cider vinegar is based on the principle that acetic acid produced through natural fermentation inhibits carbohydrate-digesting enzymes, preventing blood sugar spikes.
Peanut butter is also gaining attention as an effective food for dieting. While peanut butter is known as a high-calorie food, its high protein and fat content help maintain satiety. Additionally, the unsaturated fats found in peanuts minimize blood sugar spikes, aiding in dieting.
In this way, the latest diet trends emphasize not only simple dietary or exercise habits but also strategic dieting using blood sugar management and specific foods. These trends centered around the MZ generation offer a wider range of diet options and indicate a search for new approaches to weight loss.
