What are the tips to lower triglycerides?
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Ms. Vandana Sheth of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics answered:Tips to lower Triglycerides:
- Lose weight if you are overweight
- Quit smoking if you currently do smoke
- Incorporate stress management activities into your life
- Enjoy regular physical activity
- Limit sugar and sweets
- Limit alcohol
- Limit/avoid Trans fats
- Watch your carb intake and enjoy more whole grain, high fiber choices over processed carbs
- Consider an Omega 3 fat supplement (discuss with your physician) or ensure a regular intake of salmon, tuna, walnuts, flax seeds, chia seeds, etc.
Tips to lower Triglycerides: Lose weight if you are overweight Quit smoking if you currently do smoke Incorporate stress management activities into your life Enjoy regular physical activity Limit sugar and sweets Limit alcohol Limit/avoid... More
