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Research Notes on Diets for High Triglycerides


High triglyceride levels can be lowered with a carefully monitored diet. Triglyceride levels can be raised by fats or sugars. A general rule of thumb is to avoid fatty foods, sweets, and processed juices and drinks.

Fast Facts:

  • Healthy food choices:
    • Wholegrain bread, unsweetened cereals, crackers.1
    • Lean meats.1
    • Fish, even fatty fish types such as salmon and mackerel are okay.1
    • Fresh, canned, or frozen vegetables.1
    • Fresh fruits, or unsweetened canned or frozen fruits.1
    • Fat free dairy products.1
  • Beverages that can raise triglyceride levels:
    • Any drinks containing alcohol.1
    • Soda.1
    • Fruit drinks, fruit smoothies, fruit juices.1
  • Foods that can raise triglyceride levels:
    • Butter.1
    • Fried food.
    • Animal fats.1
    • Fast food.1
    • Desserts.1

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Research Notes References

  1. 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 Palo Alto Medical Foundation: Dietary Guidelines for Reducing Triglyceride Levels

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