Triglycerides - Produced from the foods we eat

 

• Triglycerides and cholesterol are two different types of lipids in your blood. 

• When you're finished eating, your body turns any unused calories into triglycerides. 

• The triglycerides are stored in fat cells and then released as energy when needed. 

• If you regularly consume too many calories or you consume empty calories such as fat and simple carbohydrates, your triglyceride level will rise

Triglycerides are fats produced from the foods people eat.

Certain types of foods, along with excess calories, can significantly increase triglycerides. At high levels, triglycerides can amplify the risk of atherosclerosis, heart attack and stroke. Leading a healthy lifestyle and reducing or eliminating problematic foods are key to managing triglycerides.

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/479795-low-cholesterol-and-low-triglyceride-diet-foods-to-avoid/#ixzz1sjrKSDvB

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