The American Association for Clinical Chemistry has officially stated that diets high in carbohydrates, especially sugar, lead to increases in triglyceride levels. As a result of this fact, those wishing to lower their triglyceride levels should remove the following foods from their diet:

• Concentrated sweets, sugar, honey, molasses, jams, jellies, candies, pies, cakes, cookies, candy, doughnuts, ice cream, frozen yogurt, and sweetened gelatin.

The following should also be eliminated:

• Alcohol, such as beer, wine, hard liquor, liqueurs as well as other foods, like sweetened cereals, flavored yogurts, and sports or energy bars.

The following foods should be reduced:

• Red meat, especially fried, changing it to broiled or roasted poultry (turkey, chicken), preferably free-range.

The following foods should be increased:

• Dark green leafy vegetables and fruits

• Beverages such as fresh fruit juice, herbal tea, black coffee. Drink lots of water.

• Fish and lean cuts of such meats as chicken, turkey and veal.