Hypertriglyceridemia, commonly known as having high triglyceride levels, consists of an abnormal elevation of the level of triglycerides, which is the main type of fat found in the blood.
Triglycerides are a type of fat. They are the most common type of fat in your body. They come from food, especially butter, oils and other fats that you eat. Having a high triglyceride level can increase the risk of heart disease, such as coronary artery disease.
Normal triglycerides: less than 150 mg / dL. Upper limit: 150 to 199 mg / dL. High: 200 to 499 mg / dL. Very high: 500 mg / dL or higher.
Triglycerides are formed by a glycerol molecule esterified by three fatty acids.
Tips to lower triglycerides
- Lose weight. If you are overweight, reduce your calorie intake to achieve your ideal body weight.
- Increase the consumption of dietary fiber. Substitute white bread for wholemeal bread. Reduce the consumption of fats.
- Control the intake of carbohydrates and sugar.
- Reduce alcohol consumption.
- Workout.
- Eat nuts.
These recipes are recommended to lower triglycerides seeing results up to a week, but we suggest that you consult your doctor first.
- Chicken without salt.
- Whole grains such as wheat, rice and quinoa. – Fish: salmon, tuna and sardine.
- Citrus: orange, tangerine, grapefruit and lime. – Margarine added with omega 3 and 6.
- Coco.
- Sweets.
- Fritters.
- Tea of parsley.
- Aubergine and cucumber smoothie.
Avoid eating: Coconut, Consume alcoholic beverages, Butter, Carbohydrates, Red meats, Sausages, Soft drinks, Sweets, Coffee, Diuretics, Pastas, Fatty cheeses, Fritters, Saturated fats.
It is also recommended that if you smoke you say goodbye to the cigar.
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