Is there a relationship
between weight, triglycerides and our wellbeing?
Most doctors, advertisements and people talk about the importance
of lowering their cholesterol. But few people know the importance
of keeping triglycerides to a minimum.
Elevated
triglyceride levels are associated with a myriad of illnesses.
The risks of stroke and heart disease top the list of chronic
illnesses. And then, there is the metabolic syndrome, obesity
and high blood sugar.
Either
way physicians measure it too many triglycerides are not a
good thing. Certain physical experts associate high triglycerides
as an indicator of a host of other medical conditions: hypothyroidism
(insufficient levels of thyroid), kidney disease, poorly controlled
diabetes and liver disease. Not to mention, high triglycerides
have been shown to trigger unusual genetic conditions.
To keep
triglycerides below the radar, use these healthy tips:
Caloric
reduction.
Because extraneous calories are converted into triglycerides,
they are amassed as fat. Lowering daily caloric intake represents
a decrease in triglycerides.
Make
healthier food decisions.
Instead of eating food high in saturated fat, substitute foods
with monounsaturated fat. Instead of cooking with margarine,
butter and vegetable oil, replace them with monounsaturated
such as canola, peanut and olive oils.
Trim
the fat.
Being a few pounds overweight can heighten triglyceride levels.
Shedding just a few pounds of weight can help decrease triglycerides.
For weight loss inspiration, concentrate on the overall health
advantages of trimming the fat.
Watch
cholesterol intake.
For a healthier diet, restrict cholesterol intake to less
than 275 milligrams a day. Case and point, foods with the
highest concentration of cholesterol include: egg yolks, organ
meats (liver, intestines, heart) and whole milk products.
