Triglycerides

What is the best diet to be on for someone who has high triglycerides and needs to lose 30 lbs? Thanks-?

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1. Don't eat 'white foods' or foods loaded with sugar, white flour and trans fat (shortening, margarine, most cakes and cookies). Eat lots of green veggies the darker the green the better. Cold water fish such as salmon. Exercise will help you lose the weight just walking 30 minutes a day will make a big difference. Keep a food journal and try to stick to just 1100 to 1200 calories a day and only complex carbohydrates such as in broccoli, spinach etc. and 30 grams of fat or less and also aim for 25 grams of fiber a day which will keep you from those cravings. Drink water of course avoid liquor. The following is a bit more details quoted from the web pages noted below. "You should try to stay away from the trans fats and hydrogenated oils found in processed and refined foods. Margarines and spreads have trans fats, as do fried and fast foods. Trans fats and hydrogenated oils are chemically altered, and as such the body is not able to process them and they can be dangerous. Also, try to reduce your sugar intake from snacks, cakes, candy bars, etc. as these sugars eventually become fat buildup in the body. Also, try to keep your carbohydrate intake at a minimum (pasta, potatoes, breads) as excess carbohydrates stimulate the production of triglycerides (fat) which are one of the four indicators of heart disease. What should I add to my diet to keep my heart and cardiovascular system in healthy working order? A heart health diet should include fiber, fruits and vegetables. Green, leafy vegetables and Vitamin C rich fruits are the best, as they can protect you against heart disease with their antioxidant abilities. Healthy heart recipes should include extra virgin olive oil and garlic - both have been shown to reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol levels. Add Omega 3 fatty acids to your diet, especially DHA and EPA found in fish oil. These two important Omega 3 fatty acids are the most therapeutic, and can significantly decrease bad cholesterol(LDL) as well as raise good cholesterol(HDL)."
2. -Avoid salt at all cause. If you use it, use as "less" as possible. -Check labels of all foods and use the ones with Low Sodium. -Eat greens, including all fruits. -Eat fish and chicken; specially "Fish". -Eat oatmeal, and anything made with Whole Oat Flour. -Eat dry beans, and nuts. Never cook or boil nuts because They Lose Their Properties. -Eat No More than Three eggs per day but Not Fried. Use also only egg whites to cook. -Avoid all grease and/or greasy cooking. -Avoid frying any food. -Drink water. Do not over do it or you'll be flashing away all the good you have done during your diet. Just drink when you're thirsty and with meals. -And remember: Avoid all Red meats, all Sugars, and all Flour products (except Whole Oat that is perfect for your problem and also very filling), and also Pastas.