TG, The full English name is:Triglyceride, Chinese translation:Triglyceride, Is also another bad cholesterol.
According to several large-scale prospective studies, scholars found that:
The risk of coronary heart disease in the high TG group
Nearly 70% higher than the normal population!
Generally speaking, the upper limit of the normal range of TG blood concentration is 150 mg/dL. If it exceeds the upper limit, the mild, moderate and severe are defined according to the low to high TG value:
| TG value | grade |
|---|---|
| 150 ~ 199 mg/dL | Mild |
| 200 ~ 499 mg/dL | Moderate |
| 500 mg/dL or more | Severe |
How can we control diet for different severity of high TG? There are also different medical recommendations for ethnic groups of different severity:
against"Mild to moderate"The high TG group
1. Eat lessIn order to achieve the effect of weight loss (for small weight loss steps, please refer to the introduction of the past article: [Getting started with weight loss】)
2. Reduce starch intake, especiallyReduce high GI food intake (For GI value, please refer to the introduction of the past article: [GI value? GL value?】)
3. Reduce refined sugarUptake
4. BuildMedium to high intensity aerobic exerciseHabit
5. Contain more intakeFish high in omega-3 fatty acids
For this group, fats and oils in food are not the main cause of high TG, and no special restrictions are required.
against"Severe"The high TG group
In additionThe above five goals must be achievedOutside,The intake of fats and oils in food also needs to be strictly restricted.Daily fat intake must be limited to 40 g or less, Because for this group of patients, even the so-called "good" oils can increase their TG and cause pancreatitis.
The above is the dietary recommendations for high TG groups! As for the need for medication, please consult the doctor's professional advice, and the most important maintenance and prevention is to establish a good diet and exercise habits!
Want toReduce "bad cholesterol TG"?
Please eat lessHigh GI food,Refined sugar
Eat moreFish high in omega-3 fatty acids
And work regularlyMedium to high intensity aerobic exercise
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