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Step 1
Avoid fatty foods and foods that are high in carbohydrates. One of the primary causes for high triglycerides is consuming food and drinks that are high in fat and carbohydrates. Examples include dairy products, fried foods, high fat meats, fast foods, cakes, crackers, sugar, jams, jellies, candies, fruit juices, sweetened beverages, alcoholic beverages and starchy foods such as potatoes, rice, pasta and breads.
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Step 2
Watch your weight. One of the scientific names of triglycerides is fat. A body that has too much fat will generally have a higher than normal level of triglycerides. Watching the foods you consume and exercising regularly can go far in getting excess weight off and keeping it off.
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Step 3
Know your medications. There are certain medications that can cause triglyceride levels to rise. These types of drugs include diuretics and water pills, steroids and birth control pills. If you are prescribed a new medication ask your physician if it has a risk of raising triglyceride levels.
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Step 4
Know that age and gender play a role in high triglycerides. It’s important to know that as the body ages, triglyceride levels can also increase. By the time people are senior adults, around 60 years of age, they will have twice the triglyceride level they had when they were a young child. Women tend to have a bit higher level of triglycerides than men. Women who are pregnant often see an increase in their triglyceride levels. It’s important that people eat healthy and exercise as they age to keep their triglyceride levels at a normal, healthy range.
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Step 5
Know the medical conditions that can contribute to high triglycerides. There are certain medical conditions that increase triglyceride levels. Triglyceride levels can rise significantly if these conditions are left untreated or they are not treated properly. These conditions include: diabetes, kidney disease, liver disease and hypothyroidism.
