Lowering Your Triglycerides Naturally
Triglycerides are a fat in your blood
that, if there is too much, it can lead to hardening
of the arteries which increases the risk of
heart disease, stroke, and heart attack.
Foods and drinks that contain sugar are the worst
foods for increasing triglyceride levels.
Calories that aren't
used quickly are converted into triglycerides
and are stored in your fat cells. When you need
energy, the triglycerides will be released. Too many calories
will lead to high
triglyceride levels in your blood.
A simple blood test will show your triglycerides
level.
- Normal: Less than 150 mg/dL
- Borderline-high: 150 to 199 mg/dL
- High: 200 to 499 mg/dL
- Very high: 500 mg/dL or higher
By exercising five or more days a week,
you can lower your triglycerides.
High triglycerides can lead to serious
health problems, but there are things that will
get your levels back to normal.
- Reach your ideal
weight.
- Avoid trans fats, but DO
eat healthy fats like those from avocado, nuts
and olive oil.
- Eat more fruits and vegetables.
- Alcohol can raise triglyceride levels.
- Eat omega-3 fats from
wild fish or from a
fish oil supplement.
- Cut out sugary foods and drinks.
- Exercise at
least 30 minutes five or more days a week.
- Relax.
Stress causes triglycerides to
stay in your blood longer.
