Help with nutrition...?

korpi
korpi Posts: 25 Member
edited November 16 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi there,
I've been logging on MFP for over five years - it's helped me regulate my weight and while I'm still trying to loose a pound or two, diet isn't the main reason I'm writing. I had my blood tested and for the third time in the last 3 years, my triglycerides are too high. I really don't eat a lot of junk food, the occasional dark chocolate, but I don't know where this is coming from. My next stop is a nutritionist, but I thought to ask here if anyone with interest/back ground in nutrition would mind looking at my diary. I'm slightly worried about it given health problems in my family and the fact that I'm not getting any younger:) I'm 35, 5'2", and 112lbs. I regularly work out (4-5 times a week for an hour each).

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M

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  • LKArgh
    LKArgh Posts: 5,178 Member
    Check here: http://newsroom.heart.org/news/1315
  • justsayinisall
    justsayinisall Posts: 162 Member
    Simple carbohydrates (sugar and white flour) can contribute to higher triglycerides. Try cutting down on breads and white pasta. See what happens
  • justsayinisall
    justsayinisall Posts: 162 Member
    Ohhh and also alcohol.
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    What does your doctor say about this?
  • korpi
    korpi Posts: 25 Member
    she said because I'm small and thin, I shouldn't worry (It was my first time with this doc). But I had a reading of 92 in January and 3 months later 160. She said we'll measure again in June and then see, so I want to see what I can change by then. In the last 3 months I had surgery on my ACL, gained 2 lbs, but no other big side effect.
  • fearlessleader104
    fearlessleader104 Posts: 723 Member
    Typically doctors can give better advice than random people on the Internet
  • j6o4
    j6o4 Posts: 871 Member
    My bottle of omega-3 says "helps reduce serum triglycerides/triacylglycerol," and to take "2-4 softgels daily or as directed by a physician" for triglycerides/triacylglycerol. Maybe omega-3 can help I guess.
  • korpi
    korpi Posts: 25 Member
    That's a good idea with the omega-3, thanks
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