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 Heart Health » 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 Join the movement by clicking the link below to earn your SparkPoints, or connecting with SparkPeople in one of these other ways: UNSUBSCRIBE © 2017 SparkPeople, Inc. All rights reserved. Terms | Privacy | Manage Emails