Hello,
This gives me some information, but not all, of what I need to give you my professional opinion on what is possible for you to achieve. And, information and opinions are changing so quickly that I will do my best to give you my working experience with these matters.
Your triglycerides have increased, so let us question what happened between the years you kept it under 150 (out goal) and the 250 and now the 360.Your
total cholesterol should, optimally, be 180 - 200 mg/dl and your HDL > 50 and LDL
Lowering your Triglycerides is especially sensitive to lowering your carbohydrates focusing on those carbohydrates filled with sugar, of high
glycemic index or load (you may obtain list from google), losing weight if
overweight and a good exercise program. Exercise routinely with no excuses for 1/2 hour each session (5 minute warm up; 5 minute cool down)and keep your heart rate at 220- age=Maximum Heart Rate x .60 - .70 to get your
target heart rate range to work out at in your 20 minutes (minimum). Do your routine 5 x per week to lower triglyerides. Lower
saturated fat, increase soluble fibers (oats, skin of fruit), NO HIGH FRUCTOSE
CORN SYRUP.
Please start with this. What will be useful to you is 1)List of soluble fiber foods; 2) what High Fructose Corn Syrup is and where to find it; 3) A list of low glycemic index foods (these are especially important when eating the food item alone; 4) A List of High and Low Glycemic LOAD foods. Avoid High Gycemic Load foods at mixed meals;5) exercise routine ideas and the importance of following your target heart rate and what that means.
If you would like me to follow you, I would be happy to. As you can see, diet is individualized and takes some help getting on the "right track" so to speak.
Try what I have suggested, write me if I can help you further after you do your homework, start your exercise routine, begin changing your eating habits - come back with a new
lipid profile and your list of questions. I am here. Thank you for coming to HCM. Kathryn Shattler, MS,RDN or www.bit.ly/askkathyshattler/ Also, educational site at http://www.pinterest.com/kathyshattler/