Triglyceride is the commonest form of fat stored in the human body. Triglyceride is
formed in our body when glucose which comes into the blood is in excess and
insulin converts it to triglyceride and sends it to the fat cells where it is
stored. When this storage mechanism breaks down the triglyceride remains in the
blood.
Family history - Those
who have family history (including death) of heart disease heart attack or
even just have high blood lipid levels should regularly check their blood lipid
profile.
Severe stress at work, long working
hours, family problems, financial problems, etc. can shoot up the triglycerides
without any warning.
Obesity - Those who are overweight are
definitely more prone to high triglyceride levels and also those already
suffering from high B.P or diabetes or gout must regularly check their blood
lipid levels.
Lifestyle - Those who have had a very
active childhood and youth, been into heavy sports and games and suddenly
become very sedentary because of heavy and tight work schedules will see
triglycerides rising.
Smoking - Those smoking heavily may
find the lipid picture drastically changing for the worse.
Diet - Last but not the least, your diet
and eating habits have a profound effect and can be the one biggest
contributing factor to changing or raising your triglycerides.
Everything we consume, fats,
carbohydrates (sugars, starches) proteins and alcohol are all digested to form
glucose. 1 tsp sugar or starch gives us 20 cals of glucose and 1 tsp fat gives
45 cals of glucose. 1 large drink, 1 glass beer, 1 glass wine gives us
approximately 7 tsp sugar or 150 cals of glucose.
All excess glucose, no matter what its
origin is converted to triglycerides. If large excesses keep coming and the
removal system breaks down the triglycerides rise in the blood and can block
the blood vessels and a heart problem is then just round the corner.
The simple rule is moderation. You have
to stop binging on food or drinks and any kind of fatty food.
Even excess sweets or excess fruits can
raise triglycerides. The only two things that you can binge on are salads and
water! The more salad you eat the lower will be your triglycerides as fibre in
salad helps to break the fat.
Eat raw salad - tomato, cucumber,
radish, cabbage, capsicum, carrot and lettuce, etc. daily, at both lunch and
dinner.
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