Central News Agency (Central News Agency, Reporter Chen Jie-ling, Taipei, July 1) Mr. Wu, known as the "Baking King," loved to indulge in desserts he made himself, such as pineapple cakes. When his health check revealed metabolic syndrome, his health educator didn't deprive him of his passion for baking. Instead, she offered alternative options and encouraged daily light exercise. Now, he has successfully reversed his health red flags and returned to good health. Mr. Wu, 58, is passionate about baking and most enjoys making pineapple cakes and toast, relishing the sense of accomplishment baking brings. In April 113, his insurance company offered a free health check-up. He participated with a "might as well" attitude, only to discover that his health indicators, including total cholesterol, had lit up red on his check-up report. Mr. Wu said he wasn't too worried at first, thinking the test might be inaccurate and perhaps the testing machine wasn't "happy" that day. However, after a follow-up visit three months later, he found that the three indicators were still abnormal. It was then that he truly realized the problem wasn't with the equipment, but that his health genuinely needed to change. Mr. Wu was not asked by his doctor or health educator to give up his favorite bread and desserts. Instead, through consultations every three months, he adjusted his diet and lifestyle habits. The team suggested replacing refined sugars with allulose, which is not easily absorbed by the body, and traditional butter with nut-based creams, preserving the joy of baking while reducing the burden on his body. "I love sweets; I always say I'm not born under the monkey sign, but the ant sign," he said with a laugh. Now, when he goes to the supermarket, he deliberately avoids the dessert aisle and no longer finishes all his soup. He believes the biggest key to change is not to keep telling yourself you'll start tomorrow, but to start now. In terms of exercise, the medical team recommended