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How to Lower Triglycerides?

Written by Gloria Tsang, RD
last updated: May 2006

Triglycerides are the main form of fat in foods. After eating, our liver will process them. It is normal that our blood contains certain levels of triglycerides. However, if you consume excess calories regardless from any source - carbohydrates, fats or protein, our body will transform the excess calories into triglycerides for storage as body fat. Therefore it is more common to see high triglycerides in overweight or obese individuals.

Similar to the LDL cholesterol, high triglycerides is associated with increased risk of heart disease.

To find out the ideal triglyceride level, click here to check Cholesterol Numbers.

how to lower triglyceridesTo lower Triglycerides, try to:

  • keep an active lifestyle
  • eat a healthy diet low in saturated fats and trans fats
    • use lower fat dairy or cheese instead of regular version
    • trim visible fats from meats
    • cook with canola, olive or peanut oils (read The Best Cooking Oils?)
  • include high-fiber foods such as whole grains, oatmeal and fruits
  • limit sugar intake such as pop, Kool-aid, and other sweetened beverages
  • limit alcohol to maximum 1 drink a day
  • include Omega 3 -rich foods such as Salmon, Fish Oils and Flax seed
  • do not over-eat; watch portion size when eating out
  • keep a healthy weight. Use our BMI Calculator to find out if your weight falls within the healthy range.
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