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So, I went this morning and had my vitality check for our insurance plan.  I'm healthier than I thought.  My cholesterol levels are excellent, and my fasting blood sugar is good, and my blood pressure is awesome.  My body mass index is right on the line between healthy and overweight - so losing a few pounds is in order.

 

But, my triglycerides are a little too high.  Sooooo, I have to get that lower.  Any ideas?



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what are triglycerides?

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Fat in your blood.

What are triglycerides?

Triglycerides are a type of fat found in your blood. Your body uses them for energy.

You need some triglycerides for good health. But high triglycerides might raise your risk of heart disease and may be a sign of metabolic syndrome.

Metabolic syndrome is the combination of high blood pressure, high blood sugar, too much fat around the waist, low HDL ("good") cholesterol, and high triglycerides. Metabolic syndrome increases your risk for heart disease, diabetes, and stroke.

A blood test that measures your cholesterol also measures your triglycerides. For a general idea about your triglycerides level, compare your test results to the following:1
•Normal is less than 150.
•Borderline-high is 150 to 199.
•High is 200 to 499.
•Very high is 500 or higher.




My level is 177.

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No bacon for you!!!!

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VoiceOfReason wrote:

No bacon for you!!!!

 It is not the bacon's fault.  I'm blaming it on Oreos.  I'd rather give up Oreos than bacon.



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Eat oatmeal. I'm not kidding.

Or add one whole grain food to your diet daily.



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Eat oatmeal. I'm not kidding.

Or add one whole grain food to your diet daily.

 I like oatmeal.  I can do that.



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Oatmeal is a miracle food! I love it with some syrup and bacon bits crumbled in it.
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Actually I like it with brown sugar.  

 

 

 

 



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VoiceOfReason wrote:

Oatmeal is a miracle food! I love it with some syrup and bacon bits crumbled in it.
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Actually I like it with brown sugar.  

 

 

 

 

 I just like a little bit of regular sugar and milk.



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Flax or chia seeds. Fish oil. Eat more fish.

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I had a fish sandwich at McDonald's yesterday. Does that count?

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Um. NO! No fried foods! You need good fats. That Omega 3 fatty acids.

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Avocados?

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VetteGirl wrote:

Avocados?

 I don't like avocados.



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Avacados are really good for you.

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Avocados?

 I don't like avocados.

 WHAT???

I didn't hear that, I didn't hear that, I didn't hear that...



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Southern_Belle wrote:

Avacados are really good for you.

 So are brussel sprouts and liver.  I don't eat those, either.



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You could chop some avocados in your ceviche.

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Southern_Belle wrote:

You could chop some avocados in your ceviche.

 No.



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lol

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VetteGirl wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
VetteGirl wrote:

Avocados?

 I don't like avocados.

 WHAT???

I didn't hear that, I didn't hear that, I didn't hear that...

 More for Vette and me!!!

 

It might be hereditary - and if it is, it isn't anything to worry about. That's what my doc told me and it's what I choose to believe. Lol.       (The high trig.) 



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I looked it up today, and it could also be caused by my BCPs.

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Perfect!!! Another reason to keep eating bacon!



Sorry flan.

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Mellow Momma wrote:

Perfect!!! Another reason to keep eating bacon!



Sorry flan.

 You are my favorite today.



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Awwwww shucks! Thanks!





I had bacon ice cream once. It was amazing!

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Put a tablespoon of flax seeds (ground NOT whole) in your oatmeal in the morning. Cha ching! Double cholesterol lowering whammy.

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Now you can buy oatmeal with flax. It's pretty good.

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