What kind of diet can reduce triglyceride levels?
A. The ranges for blood triglyceride levels are as follows:
- Less than 150 milligrams per deciliter is considered normal.
- 150–199 milligrams per deciliter is considered borderline high.
- High: 200–499 milligrams per deciliter
- 500 milligrams per deciliter and higher is quite high.
- It is advisable to perform this blood test when fasting because triglyceride levels can increase
- dramatically after eating. This means that for eight to ten hours before to the blood test, you should only consume water.
As triglyceride levels rise, the risk of coronary heart disease also rises. This is particularly true when LDL cholesterol is elevated and HDL cholesterol is low. Pancreatitis, or inflammation of the pancreas, can be brought on by extremely high triglyceride levels.
Reducing your daily calorie consumption to reduce weight is the most crucial action you can do to lower triglycerides. High triglycerides can also be significantly influenced by alcohol. Thus, you might have to give up alcohol entirely.
Here are some strategies to help reduce your triglyceride and calorie intake
Eliminate all simple sugars by staying away from sugary foods and drinks. Alternative sweeteners are acceptable.
Select complex carbohydrates from whole-grain foods and veggies. (In this instance, potatoes are not considered a vegetable.)
In moderation, use healthy fats. Olive and canola oils are examples of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. Just to refresh your memory, fats have the most calories per gram. And while attempting to reduce triglyceride levels, every calorie counts.