Statistically significant improvement in mean values for various parameters in the intervention group compared with control group were as follows : WC ( P < 0.02 ) , FBG ( P < 0.04 ) , total cholesterol ( P < 0.02 ) , low-density lipoprotein cholesterol ( P < 0.006 ) , hs-CRP ( P < 0.05 ) , TNF - ( P < 0.03 ) , FFAs ( P < 0.001 ) , TBARS ( P < 0.01 ) , and adiponectin levels ( P < 0.001 ) .