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Meal ideas for high triglycerides?
Posted on 3/11/14 at 9:09 am
Posted on 3/11/14 at 9:09 am
Recently had some blood work done for a life insurance policy and it revealed I have pretty high triglycerides. I'm not at all surprised by this as most of it is from genetics. So with that said, it is time to start making some changes to the diet. Apparently I am supposed to start eating things high in fiber and omega-3. So I am looking for some suggestion on meal ideas, mainly things I can bring to work for lunch and things to make for dinner at night.
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Posted on 3/11/14 at 9:12 am to Hat Tricks
More fish. Take fish oil supplements too. Do you exercise regularly?
Posted on 3/11/14 at 9:13 am to Hat Tricks
Snack on almonds. Lots of whole grains and fishes.
Posted on 3/11/14 at 9:14 am to Mo Jeaux
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Do you exercise regularly?
No but I'm about to start.
Posted on 3/11/14 at 9:14 am to Hat Tricks
I am going through the same thing and even when I'm healthy as hell, my cholesterol is high. Luckily, so is the good.
I'll list a few things but will get a solid last together later if I have time, including meals.
Salmon
Almonds
Avacado
Sweet potatoes
Veggies
Berries (black, blue, straw...)
Greek Yogurt
Chicken
Some red meat is fine but don't overdo it and don't eat it if you also consume crappy processed carbs.
Any grain, chick pea, etc. that's is the new in thing... stay away from.
Don't eat corn.
I'll list a few things but will get a solid last together later if I have time, including meals.
Salmon
Almonds
Avacado
Sweet potatoes
Veggies
Berries (black, blue, straw...)
Greek Yogurt
Chicken
Some red meat is fine but don't overdo it and don't eat it if you also consume crappy processed carbs.
Any grain, chick pea, etc. that's is the new in thing... stay away from.
Don't eat corn.
Posted on 3/11/14 at 9:16 am to Drew Orleans
Thanks 
This would be very helpful if you get the time.
quote:
I'll list a few things but will get a solid last together later if I have time, including meals
This would be very helpful if you get the time.
This post was edited on 3/11/14 at 9:17 am
Posted on 3/11/14 at 9:18 am to Hat Tricks
I make a big dish or two on Sunday and have it for several meals that week. Saves time and I don't have to worry about preparing every meal.
Posted on 3/11/14 at 9:22 am to Drew Orleans
Sugar is the big culprit in high triG. So think about the refined sugar in your diet: soft drinks, processed foods with hidden sugars (crackers, french fries, sliced sandwich breads and buns, etc), the sugar you add to your coffee, breakfast cereals/granolas, sugar-added yogurt, and so on.
Here's the Heart Association's FAQ on triglycerides: LINK
Here's the Heart Association's FAQ on triglycerides: LINK
Posted on 3/11/14 at 9:22 am to Hat Tricks
Give up the booze if you're a drinker.
Posted on 3/11/14 at 9:23 am to Layabout
Layabout added what I was returning to post: alcohol is the source of excess sugar for so many in our drinking culture. Reduce the booze and drop a few lbs, your triGs may resolve without any other dietary mods.
Posted on 3/11/14 at 9:26 am to hungryone
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Sugar is the big culprit in high triG. So think about the refined sugar in your diet: soft drinks, processed foods with hidden sugars (crackers, french fries, sliced sandwich breads and buns, etc), the sugar you add to your coffee, breakfast cereals/granolas, sugar-added yogurt, and so on.
THIS
Posted on 3/11/14 at 9:28 am to hungryone
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Layabout added what I was returning to post: alcohol is the source of excess sugar for so many in our drinking culture. Reduce the booze and drop a few lbs, your triGs may resolve without any other dietary mods.
I don't drink with regularity but when I do drink I suppose you could say I drink excessively. For example I may go 2 or 3 weeks without drinking a drop but then I might go out for a night of drinking and have 10 whiskey and waters. I'm guessing that's probably just as bad as drinking daily?
Posted on 3/11/14 at 9:28 am to Hat Tricks
Less booze, your liver will produce Tris because of too much alcohol.
Posted on 3/11/14 at 9:40 am to Hat Tricks
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I'm guessing that's probably just as bad as drinking daily?
No, it's probably worse. Very light regular drinking (ie, a glass of wine w/dinner) has some alleged health benefits. Hard liquor in binges isn't good for anyone, regardless of age.
10 whiskey/water (~90 calories in 1 1/2 oz) is 1,000 empty calories--as many calories as eating half a small two-layer cake, or an entire 6 oz bag of potato chips, or an entire pint of Ben & Jerry's.
Posted on 3/11/14 at 9:47 am to hungryone
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or an entire pint of Ben & Jerry's.
Or a large Chick fil a milkshake.
Posted on 3/11/14 at 9:56 am to Tigertown in ATL
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Or a large Chick fil a milkshake
Ditto for a Dairy Queen milkshake. A milkshake is one of the most calorically dense foods you can put in your mouth.
I've always wondered why sick people trying to gain weight/retain weight drink Ensure rather than the far more delicious milkshake. I'd rather have a multivitamin and a milkshake over a can of freakin' Ensure.
Posted on 3/11/14 at 9:57 am to Drew Orleans
quote:
Salmon
Almonds
Avacado
Sweet potatoes
Veggies
Berries (black, blue, straw...)
Greek Yogurt
Chicken
sounds like a hell of a "problem" to have
Posted on 3/11/14 at 10:03 am to Hat Tricks
Good luck. I started a regular exercise program and modified my diet about two years ago. I've dropped a lot of weight and I feel better than I have in years. I do, however, have a family history of heart disease and have a few bad habits, so it is a constant battle, but well worth it.
Posted on 3/11/14 at 10:11 am to Rohan2Reed
Yeah... I can eat super healthy and have some fantastic food.
It isn't cheap but it's worth it.
It isn't cheap but it's worth it.
Posted on 3/11/14 at 10:34 am to hungryone
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No, it's probably worse. Very light regular drinking (ie, a glass of wine w/dinner) has some alleged health benefits. Hard liquor in binges isn't good for anyone, regardless of age.
10 whiskey/water (~90 calories in 1 1/2 oz) is 1,000 empty calories--as many calories as eating half a small two-layer cake, or an entire 6 oz bag of potato chips, or an entire pint of Ben & Jerry's.
FML
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