When eating, the body converts extra calories, especially from carbs, sugar, fats, and alcohol, into triglycerides.

High triglycerides raise heart disease risk, but diet changes can help bring levels down. Canned beans, lentils and vegetables offer fiber that supports lower triglyceride levels. Canned fish provides ...

Triglycerides are a type of fat in your blood. While triglycerides are important for energy production, having high triglyceride levels can increase your risk for heart disease and stroke.

High triglycerides can quietly strain your heart and overall health, often without obvious symptoms. The encouraging part is that food can be one of the strongest allies in bringing those levels down.

High triglycerides are dangerous according to Dr. Lacy Anderson in today’s Daily Dose. An increased level of triglycerides can increase your chances of heart attack and stroke, but there are several ...

Sugary drinks are the top source of added sugars in the American diet. Their sugar can increase triglycerides, which are blood fats that raise heart disease risk. They may also increase blood sugar ...

CARDIO—AEROBIC ACTIVITIES like walking, running, swimming, and cycling—not only reduces total cholesterol, LDL, vLDL and ...

Omega-3s may reduce the risk of high blood pressure, but fish oil may be more effective in people with high blood pressure or high triglycerides. Learn why.

Don't bypass the freezer section when shopping for heart-healthy options. Dietitians recommend a mix of frozen vegetables, fruits, proteins, and even whole grain bread options. Other ways to lower ...

Nigella sativa (black cumin), the spice that boosts the flavor of curries like korma and paneer, also has another use: its seeds have long been used as a medicinal ...

Prescription omega-3 fatty acids — products containing eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) plus docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) or EPA alone — are an "effective and safe" way to reduce elevated triglyceride levels ...