REDUCING YOUR RISK OF CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE: EATING FOR BETTER HEALTH – BASIC EATING GUIDELINES – EAT FEWER SWEETS AND DESSERTS AND DRINK LESS ALCOHOL
This recommendation does not mean you must eliminate sweets, desserts, and alcohol from your diet. However, they are a major source of calories (because they usually contain large amounts of fat or sugar) and contribute very few other beneficial nutrients to your over all diet.People who have high levels of tryglycerides (a type of fat in the blood that contributes to atherosclerosis) a usually decrease their triglyceride level by:Losing weight and then maintaining a desirable body weightCutting back significantly on significantly and sugar-containing foods. The sugar in beverages, such as sweetened soft drinks or sweetened coffee or tea, can add up quickly. Even reducing the amount of fruit and fruit juice, because they naturally contain sugar, may help lower triglyceridesDrinking less alcoholIncreasing the amount of exercise *302\252\8*
