Hi Jeff,

Five main steps:

1.  Limit Fat - Limit total fat intake to 30% or less of your daily caloric intake and gradually replace saturated fats (whole milk, ice cream, meat fat, etc.) with unsaturated fats (canola oil, nuts, seeds, and fish).

2.  Limit Sugars - Limit simple sugars (soda, baked goods, candy, fruit juice, etc.)

3.  Limit Alcohol - Even small amounts can affect triglycerides

4.  Increase physical activity - 30 minutes on 3 or more days each week

5.  Lose weight and/or maintain a healthy weight

Seems overwhelming, but take it one step at a time and you should start to see a positive decrease on your triglyceride level.

All the best,

Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

Lower Cholesterol, Control High Blood Pressure, Lose Weight