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December2015

Triglycerides

Blood triglycerides are fats that normally found circulating in the blood.

Functions of Triglycerides

Triglycerides provide energy.Triglycerides are components of all cell membranes. Triglycerides are part of body messengers such as steroid hormones.Triglycerides keep us warm by providing thermal insulation.

Triglyceride Levels

Normal: Less than 150 mg/dl Borderline High: 150-199 mg/dlHigh: 200-499 mg/dlVery High: 500 mg/dl or above

High Triglycerides

A risk for heart disease and stroke

Also be an indicator of pre- diabetes, or sensitivity to sugar, or to alcohol

A Food Guide to Lower Blood Triglycerides

Step One: Limit Processed Sugar

Step One: Limit Processed Sugar

Why Do We Limit Processed Sugar?Foods that are loaded with sugar will dramatically increase our blood triglycerides.

Step One: Limit Processed Sugar

How Much Added Sugar Do We Eat?

High Sugar Foods

1 muffin: 45 grams sugar or 11 tsp. sugar

High Sugar Foods

1 cookie: 35 grams sugar or 9 tsp. sugar

Soft Drinks

1 medium soft drink: 80 grams sugar or 20 tsp. sugar

How Much?

Limit Added Sugar to 6 Teaspoons

1-3 Weeks to Lowering Your Sugar Intake

Cut your sugar consumption in half each week until you reach the goal.

Tally Your Sugar Consumption

Meals & SnacksFood ItemsAdded Sugar (grams)BreakfastLunchDinnerSnack 1Snack 2Snack 3Total

Tally Your Sugar Consumption

Practice is the key to success!

Tackle Sugar Cravings

Many people turn to sugary foods in times of stress or anxiety.

Tackle Sugar Cravings

Call a friend. Take a walk.Keep a journal.

Tackle Sugar Cravings

Find a Substitute.

When You Reach the Goal

Celebrate!

For More Information

hightriglyceride.blogspot.com

www.anutritioncounseling.com