5 ways to lower your triglycerides

This Week's Tip 5 ways to lower your triglycerides If you're concerned about heart health, then you probably take steps to reduce your cholesterol and keep your blood pressure in check. But there's another important measure you should be aware of: your triglycerides. People with high triglycerides (called hypertriglyceridemia) often have low HDL ("good cholesterol") levels; this combination is considered by many experts to be associated with an increased risk for heart disease. So what exactly are triglycerides, and what level should you aim for? Find Out and Get 5 Tips to Reduce Your Levels More Tips for a Healthy Heart   Heart Friendly Recipe Cinnamon Chocolate Shortbread This almond shortbread recipe replaces my mom's buttery shortbread. Get the Recipe See More Healthy Heart Recipes Nutritional Info Servings Per Recipe: 24  Amount Per Serving  Calories: 142.5 Total Fat: 7.5 g Cholesterol: 22.3 mg Sodium: 75.4 mg Total Carbs: 17.2 g   Dietary Fiber: 1.9 g Protein: 3.2 g View full nutritional breakdown of Cinnamon Chocolate Shortbread by ingredient     From Our Healthy Heart Community spin points today (Team Forum) NEW GAME: Two words... change one. (Team Forum) More Forum Posts...       Was this e-mail forwarded to you by a friend? Join the mailing list. Change your e-mail address   You get 1 SparkPoint for reading today's email.   You received this email because you signed up for one of SparkPeople's email newsletters. To unsubscribe please do not reply to this message. Instead, you can use this link to unsubscribe from this newsletter. To remove yourself by postal mail, send a letter or postcard with your email address to: SparkPeople.com, 310 Culvert Street Suite 301, Cincinnati, OH 45202 SparkPeople.com offers general information and is for educational purposes only. sparkpeople.com is not a prescription system and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. You should consult your health-care provider before starting any nutrition or fitness program, and should consult with your provider about any concerns or questions. © 1999-2014 SparkPeople, All Rights Reserved | Terms and Conditions | Privacy Policy