Triglycerides and cholesterol are the most common type of fat in the blood known as lipids. The food that people eat, whether it is from animal or plant sources, can affect the levels of triglycerides in the blood. Triglycerides are important for health, but high levels increase the risk of heart disease, which is the leading cause of death. A diet low in saturated fats, low cholesterol, and low-fat is recommended to reduce high triglycerides. All baked products, red meat, high-fat, refined carbohydrates, sugar beverages, junk foodand fried food prepared in hydrogenated oil should be avoided as they may increase the triglyceride levels.
Vegetables | |
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To Avoid | To Consume |
Yam | Dark green leafy especially Spinach and Kale |
Sweet potatoes | Asparagus |
Taro roots | Broccoli |
Jackfruit | Carrots |
Dried beans | Onion |
Chips and roasted potatoes | Bottle gourd |
Crisp and Cheese filled snacks | Ridge gourd |
- | Cauliflower |
Cereals | |
Sweet biscuit | Whole wheat flour |
Cream filled biscuit | Oats |
Cream crackers | Whole grains cereals |
Cheese biscuits | Porridge |
Noodles | Brown rice |
Pasta | Rice flakes |
Macaroni | Puffed rice |
White refined flour | Whole grain bread |
White rice | - |
White bread | - |
Corns | - |
Fruits | |
Coconut | - |
Fruit in syrup | - |
Mango | - |
Grapes | - |
Sapodilla | - |
Pulses | |
Dried and frozen pulses | All Pulses and Lentils |
- | Soya products |
Dairy Products | |
Whole milk and cream | Low-fat milk |
Cream cheese | Curd |
Condensed milk | Low-fat yogurt |
Cocoa butter | Tofu |
Full-fat yoghurt | Buttermilk |
Cottage cheese | - |
Condensed milk | - |
Spices | |
Red chili and Table Salt | Fennel |
- | Turmeric |
- | Cumin |
- | Thyme |
- | Black pepper |
- | Coriander |
- | Rock Salt (limited) |
- | Cardamom |
Drinks | |
Whole milk drinks | Coconut water |
Cream based liqueurs | Buttermilk |
Canned soup and packaged soup | Clear soups |
Alcohol | Home-made soups |
Sweetened drinks | Lemon juice |
Squashes | Green tea |
Hot chocolate drinks | Soy milk |
Diet soda | Herbal tea |
- | Gooseberry juice |
- | Pomegranate juice |
Non-Veg | |
Fish fried in suitable oil | Eggs (white part) |
Prawns | Roasted or Grilled |
Pork | Lean meat |
Lamb | Skinless chicken |
Ham | - |
Turkey | - |
Sausages | - |
Dry Fruits | |
Cashew nuts | Flax seeds |
Pistachio | Chia seeds |
Peanuts | Sunflower seeds |
Raisins | Walnuts |
- | Almonds |
Oils | |
Trans fat foods | Olive oil |
Butter | Canola oil |
Palm oil | Cow ghee |
Coconut oil | Rice bran oil |
Hydrogenated oil | Soybean oil |
One glass of water with 1 tsp Fenugreek seeds
Fruits / Salad / Lemon water / Coconut water / Buttermilk
Plain chapatti / Missi roti / Boiled Rice / Veg / Dal with Curd and Steamed salad
Herbal Tea / Green tea / Roasted Chana with Rice flakes / Sprouts
Veg / Home-made Chicken Soups
Plain chapatti / Missi chapatti / Boiled Rice / Veg with Dal and Steamed salad Grilled Fish OR Chicken (once a week)