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| | Triglycerides. Most of us don't learn what they are until a doctor tells us (or someone we love) that we need to lower them. High blood triglycerides is a common condition that often occurs alongside high cholesterol and metabolic syndrome. It's also a risk factor for heart disease and stroke, so you'll want to address it as soon as possible. | | Today, Lindsey Mahar, a registered dietitian at Healthline and a Wellos Coach, is here to talk us through the best ways to maintain healthy triglyceride levels through diet so you can protect your health for years to come. | | | | To a long, healthy life,
Ginger Wojcik
Newsletter Editor, Healthline |  | | Written by Ginger Wojcik
September 5, 2024 • 3.5 min read | | | | | Powered by | |  | |  | | | Q: | How do you lower triglycerides with your diet? | | | A: | Triglycerides are the main type of fat found in the body. They come from the food we eat, especially high fat foods. When we consume more calories than we need, the extra calories are stored as triglycerides in our fat cells until the body needs them for energy.
Some triglycerides are important for good health, but if blood triglyceride levels get too high, they can lead to heart disease and stroke. There are generally no symptoms of having high triglycerides, which is one reason your doctor may recommend regular blood tests. Most people should have their triglycerides tested every 5 years as part of a lipoprotein profile. A doctor may check your levels more often if you: - are receiving treatment for high triglyceride levels
- have prediabetes or diabetes
- have a family history of heart disease
- have HIV
If your lab results show high triglyceride levels, there are a few dietary changes that may help lower your numbers: - Eat fewer refined carbs, refined sugars, and saturated and trans fats.
- Limit alcohol: Moderate alcohol consumption can increase blood triglycerides by up to 53%.
- Reduce overall calorie intake: If you create a calorie deficit, your body will use triglycerides for energy. (But make sure not to exceed a 500-calorie deficit per day.)
- Eat more fiber: This can slow the absorption of fat and sugar in your small intestine, helping decrease your triglyceride levels.
- Establish a regular eating schedule: This can help prevent insulin resistance as well.
Lastly, don't forget about exercise! Aiming for at least 150 minutes of aerobic exercise per week may help lower your triglycerides, not to mention support your overall mental and physical health. | |  | | Written by Lindsey Mahar
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