It appears from your readings that you have an unusually high triglycerides reading and an unproportionate amount of LDLs (bad cholesterol). Though diet and lifestyle plays a small role, a big percentage is also played by genetics.
Triglycerides indicates probably an overabundance of processed carbs in your diet. Your best bet here is to reduce the processed carbs (most breads, dry cereals, sugar, fast food, candy and desserts) and replacing this with high fiber carbs. 90% of adults in the US do not get sufficient fiber in their diet. Soluble fiber has been shown to help reduce serum LDL levels in the body and can be obtained through whole grains, fruits and veggies. This along with reducing processed carbs (the liver will convert carbs into triglycerides) should help.
You may want to look at the fat intake in your diet. You could be getting too many bad fats (saturated and trans fats) or too few fats. Some cholesterol in the diet is needed or else the body thinks it needs to produce its own - despite what the above poster mentions and how they've been much maligned, eggs are an excellent source of dietery cholesterol. Unsaturated fats from whole vegetable sources are your best bets there. Fish also provides an abundance of good fats as well as antioxidants. Just be sure you're getting the necessary amount and not an overabundance of fats, about 20% of your overall caloric intake.
Alcohol and sugared drinks should be avoided, even most fruit juices. Alcohol reduces the presence of micronutrients in the blood as well as decreases testosterone levels, and also creates a spike in insulin levels. It also encourages people to eat when they don't need to and unhealthy things at that. Sugared drinks provide an overabundance of simple carbs, something most people can do without most of the time. If you consume whole fruits and veggies, that should provide most of the micronutrients you need.
Finally, exercise should help. High intensity exercises show the best results in reducing bodyfat levels, which is also responsible for elevated blood cholesterol for a number of reasons. This does not mean you have to jump in and start killing yourself, but to focus on shorter high intensity exercises rather than long slow cardio sessions have been shown to be much more effective. An increase in metabolic rate is better at reducing bodyfat levels than simply burning calories during the exercise.
Most people are lacking in one or all of these areas: diet, exercise, and basic knowledge of nutrition and physiology. Most people have no idea what they're actually getting from their diet as well. Education really is half the battle.
2007-10-22 10:25:39
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answered by resistnzisfutl 6
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2016-04-25 02:53:50
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answered by Anonymous
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You seem to be eating a diet that is mostly low in cholesterol. Try to avoid baked good or buy cookies and cake that say they are low in cholesterol. Obviously, ice cream has fat which is high in cholesterol, but eating it occasionally should not effect you. Try cutting out the candy and milk chocolate until you go for your next cholesterol test and see if it comes down. Also check the ingredient labels on your snacks for saturated fats which will increase cholesterol levels. Red meats are generally high in bad cholesterol. Fatty fish like salmon, tuna and sardines, including canned salmon etc. contain good Omega 3 which can help lower cholesterol. Try having oatmeal for breakfast, which also helps lower cholesterol. Shellfish has low levels of saturated fats so they good cholesterol and Omega 3s. Recent studies have shown that most species of shellfish are a good source of omega-3. In particular, crab, oysters and mussels contain as much omega-3 as some oil-rich fish. Omega-3 has been shown to provide benefits to heart health
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2016-04-13 23:37:38
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answered by Anonymous
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2014-08-31 23:13:46
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answered by Anonymous
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High Triglycerides mean you are eating too many carbohydrates (bread, potatoes, pasta, white rice, sugar and high fructose corn syrup).
Reduce the carbohydrates and stay away from the bad fats like trans fat (hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated fats). I would increase the healthy fats in your diet like butter, coconut oil, olive oil, cod liver oil)
2007-10-26 01:41:50
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answered by Anonymous
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Foods that are:
low in cholesterol
low in saturated fat
high in momounsaturated fat
high in polyunsaturated fat
high in fiber
high in omega 3 oils
Eat things like more fruits and veggies, oatmeal, skinless chicken breasts, low fat cuts of meat or cold cuts (such as Boar's Head sliced at the deli counter, and not packages of Oscar Meyer bologna), fish like salmon, sardines, tuna fish, Smart Balance spread, olive oil, beans and legumes, salad with vinagrette dressings instead of creamy dressings like ranch, creamy italian, or caesar.(a basic vinagrette is one part your favorite flavored vinegar to three parts olive oil. Balsamic vinegar is fantastic for this, plus salt and pepper to taste. Add a teaspoon or two of some good dijon mustard to keep it emulsified, and shake well.)
Good luck!
2007-10-22 10:01:23
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answered by Anonymous
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eat plenty of vegetables, avoid egg yolks (this is pure cholesterol) eat two servings of fish a week, you can drink anything you want
don't forget to do plenty of exercise
you may want to go to your GP and see if you can have a cholesterol lowering tablet (statin)
2007-10-22 09:57:59
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answered by Anonymous
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he metabolic powers particular foods have to make your physique burn a lot more body fat.” It is a way of rating foods, primarily based on “how several calories your physique is going to burn just breaking down the nutrients each time you consume a certain food.”
Therefore, you are not alone in this battle.
2016-05-17 16:11:07
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answered by ? 2
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Reduce your fat intake.
Reduce your sugar intake.
Eat more fish.
Eat more vegitables and fruits.
Ask you doctor.
2007-10-22 09:55:03
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answered by Anonymous
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do more exercise and avoid eating fat food
2007-10-24 09:44:48
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answered by jonathan b 1
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