How to Lower Triglycerides Naturally

High triglyceride levels in your body can cause blood clots, thyroid problems, diabetes, kidney disease and even coronary artery disease. But there's good news! You can easily lower your triglycerides naturally with a few simple additions to your diet.

Instructions

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   Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, especially dark green, leafy vegetables. Adding foods to your diet that are low in fat and reducing your intake of foods high in fat and high in sugar content are a really good way to naturally lower triglycerides.

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   Drink some fresh fruit juices, herbal tea and even black coffee. All of these things have been proven to help naturally lower triglycerides, as well as water. Eating fish and lean meats like chicken and turkey is also recommended.

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   Cook your meals with olive oil or canola oil. These oils are proven to help naturally lower triglycerides, and are healthier for your body.

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   Increase your regular exercise habits. You probably already expected as much, but regular exercise is not only a great way to help naturally lower triglycerides in the body, but also helps keep you happy and stoked about life in general.

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   Stop consuming things such as beer, wine, liquor or any other form of alcohol. Other things to avoid include sweetened cereals, flavored yogurts, sports or energy bars, and obvious things such as donuts or candy. Avoiding these things can really make a difference in naturally lowering triglycerides.