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Foods That Contain Triglycerides
February 21: Avoid Simple Sugars
Your simple sugar intake has a direct impact on triglyceride levels. Elevated triglycerides levels are an independent risk factor for heart disease.
Avoid foods that contain a high concentration of simple sugars. Here are examples of foods to strictly limit:
Soft drinks, candy, baked goods, syrup, table sugar, jelly, and honey
FYI - A high intake of fruit juice can also raise triglyceride levels since it contains a high content of natural sugars.
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Expert & Community Posts
Triglycerides: One of the most important numbers on your cholesterol panel
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Triglycerides: Why They Matter and How to Lower Them
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Triglycerides, Mistreated and Misunderstood: Learn Why
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How to Lower High Triglyceride Levels
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Find out how to reduce triglycerides!
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Health Guide
Familial hypertriglyceridemia
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...The first is from the liver, which is the body’s major cholesterol-producing organ. We also consume foods that contain cholesterol – red meat, poultry and eggs have particularly high levels.... Read more »Images
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