High triglycerides are a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. High levels of triglycerides in the blood can be due to obesity, diabetes, or a genetic condition. Following a heart-healthy diet can help decrease your triglyceride levels as well as reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease. A heart-healthy diet for people with high triglycerides is a Mediterranean diet high in fruits, vegetables, seafood, and olive oil and low in meats and refined carbohydrates. It is also important to reduce your alcohol intake to a minimum as alcohol consumption raises triglycerides. Omega-3 supplements may also be beneficial to some people with high triglycerides. For more information on how you can improve your triglyceride levels through lifestyle, check out the links below.

• Dietary Guidelines for High Triglycerides (.pdf)
• Facts on Triglycerides
• Sample Menu for High Triglycerides (.pdf)
• Triglycerides and Alcohol Intake (.pdf)
• Learn Your Lipids: Triglycerides
• High Triglycerides: What you should know