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What Are Triglycerides?

Triglycerides are a type of fat made in the liver that circulate in the blood with other fats such as cholesterol. High triglyceride levels are a risk factor for some diseases, including heart disease. A triglyceride level below 150 mg is best.

Triglycerides are an important part of the cholesterol profile that is often measured by your doctor. Our bodies store dietary fats as triglycerides by attaching fats to a sugar molecule. Triglycerides are used daily by our bodies in many important ways, so triglycerides are normally found circulating in the blood with other fatty molecules such as cholesterol. However, when levels of triglyceride in the blood become too high, this can be a risk for heart disease. Your body makes triglycerides from excess calories regardless of their source - fat, protein or carbohydrate. When you eat a meal high in calories, your body stores some of it as blood sugar (glucose) for a quick energy source. But it converts most of it to fat (triglycerides), which your body stores to use for energy later. For this reason, foods high in sugar and alcohol can elevate triglyceride levels.

Listen to a discussion about the glycemic index. This 27 minute discussion covers:

• Three basic components of a healthy diet
• Role of protein, fats and carbohydrates in the body
• Definition of glycemic index
• How is the glycemic index measured?
• High protein, low carbohydrate diets
• Results of research into the low glycemic diet
• What is the glycemic load?
• How was the concept of the glycemic index developed?
• Effects of diet over blood glucose
• Effects of changing to low glycemic foods (very important to diabetics)
• Four ways a low glycemic diet promotes weight loss
• What do gut hormones do for us?
• How low glycemic foods promote intestinal micro flora
• The low glycemic diet link to heart disease and diabetes
• How can we change our diet to a low glycemic index diet?
• Low glycemic diet should be a lifestyle change for life!
• Visit the Official Website of the Glycemic Index and GI Database at www.glycemicindex.com

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Triglyceride levels

Triglycerides have a close relationship with HDL (the "good") cholesterol, and many of the factors that effect lowering HDL also effect the elevation of triglycerides. It is not uncommon to see elevated triglycerides (greater than 200) and low HDL (less than 40 for men, or less than 45 for women) occur together. The combination of elevated triglycerides and low HDL may increase the risk of coronary heart disease. Triglycerides may also be indicative of diabetes, or may be an indicator of sensitivity to simple carbohydrates and alcohol.

It doesn't take long to lower triglycerides by eating the right foods. We can often see changes in triglycerides in just a few days. However, it takes longer to change lifestyles!

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• Why is it a problem if our diet contains too much Omega-6 fatty acids?
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Nutritional Approaches To Lower Triglycerides

Diet Plan for Lowering Triglycerides

• Obesity is a major cause of high triglycerides. If overweight, lose weight with regular exercise and by reducing total calories. Ask your physician or dietitian what a healthy weight would be for you. You may be surprised to discover that only a modest weight loss (10-15 lbs.) can greatly reduce your triglycerides, cholesterol, and your risk for heart disease. Ask for a referral to a dietitian to help you lose weight healthfully. A healthy diet does not have to involve food deprivation and hunger, and should not involve the exclusion of any one group of foods over any other (such as high protein, high fat, low carbohydrate diets).
  

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• Exercise will increase HDL cholesterol and burn off excess triglycerides, the body's storage of energy. Exercise at least 3 times a week. Check with your doctor before starting any new exercise program.
• Eat a diet moderate in fat. Avoid saturated fats that are found mainly in animal products. Avoid high fat meats, skin on poultry, sauces and spreads. Choose lean cuts of red meat and pork (sirloin, tenderloin), chicken and turkey without skin, all fish; foods without hydrogenated or trans fats, or lower fat version of food item; reduced fat or fat free cheese; low fat or fat free dairy products. Use olive oil, canola oil, rice bran, walnut oil, and flaxseed oil instead of more saturated fats like butter, shortening, lard, or margarine.
• Fast foods are very often high in fat and calories. It is best to avoid them, especially hamburgers, breaded sandwiches and any fried foods such as fries. If you do eat at fast food restaurants, choose grilled and baked food items and sugar-free beverages. Many restaurants serve foods high in the bad fats, and you may benefit from providing specific instructions to your server (ask for dressings on the side, avoid bread coatings on fish, ask for low fat preparation of all foods).
• Avoid trans fatty acids and hidden fats. Avoid trans fats by avoiding any food with hydrogenated vegetable oil listed in the ingredient list. Avoid such high fat foods such as regular fat meats, lunchmeats, hot dogs, and fatty snack foods. Be careful not to substitute foods high in sugar for these high fat foods.
• Choose foods rich in omega 3 fatty acids, the "good" fats! Include foods high in omega-3 fatty acids. To accomplish this, The American Heart Association recommends eating 2 servings of fatty fish (salmon, mackerel, sardines, tuna, trout) weekly. Other sources of omega-3 fats include: ground flax seed, flaxseed oil, soy products, legumes, walnuts, and dark leafy green vegetables. Include these foods daily! A 2 to 3 ounce cooked serving of salmon, mackerel, herring or albacore tuna 3 to 5 times a week can help lower levels. Also, a daily 1-ounce serving of almonds (about 24 nuts) can help reduce triglycerides in the bloodstream.
• Foods high in fiber will help to control your triglycerides and LDL ("bad") cholesterol. Eat a healthy, balanced diet that concentrates on whole, unprocessed foods. Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. In general, the more fruits and vegetables are processed, the less nutritive value they have. Eat whole grains or foods made from whole grains. Beans (legumes) are a healthy, low fat source of protein and vitamins. Seeds and nuts contain essential fatty acids.
• White rice and bread and pasta made from white flour or semolina can have an impact on triglycerides in sensitive individuals. However, diets which greatly restrict or eliminate high carbohydrate foods such as breads, pasta, cereal, and grains are very unhealthy and can actually contribute to heart disease. Instead, choose moderate amounts of whole grains such as 7-grain breads, whole-wheat pasta, brown rice and other grains such as quinoa, barley, oats, and millet.
• The sugar in sweets will quickly raise triglycerides in many people. Examples: soda, candy, cookies, pies, pastries, sweet desserts, and concentrated fruit juices. Avoid high sugar beverages: soda, large amounts of fruit juice, Kool-Aid type drinks, sugar sweetened tea. Instead, drink sugar- free beverages and moderate amounts of fruit juice (1/2 to 1 cup a day). People with high triglycerides may need to limit their intake of carbohydrates to no more than 45–50 percent of total calories.
• Drinking alcohol is a strong contributor to high triglyceride levels. For people who are sensitive, even a small amount of alcohol can trigger elevated triglycerides. And the type of alcohol doesn’t seem to matter, beer, wine, or mixed drinks all have the same effect. It is best to completely avoid alcohol, but if you drink, limit intake to 1 serving a day (12 ounces beer, 4 ounces of wine, or 1 ounce of distilled spirits).
• Drink 8 - 10 eight ounces of pure water. Reduce or eliminate alcohol, caffeine and refined sugar. Carbonated drinks should be severely restricted.
• Reduce your stress. There are numerous studies documenting the deleterious effects of stress on health. Make time for friends and family. Find ways of relaxing throughout the day. Consider meditation, deep breathing exercises, visualization techniques or prayer.

Helpful Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements for Lowering Triglycerides:

• The AMA has endorsed the need for a daily multivitamin.
• Take 200 - 400 IU of vitamin E daily. Selenium enhances the action of vitamin E. Also supplement vitamin C, 500 - 1000 mg each day, as vitamin C converts vitamin E into its helpful form after oxidation.
• Supplement with a pharmaceutical grade omega-3 to reduce triglycerides in the bloodstream.
• Supplement with fiber if your diet is fiber poor.

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