This type of diet emphasizes foods such as omega-3 fatty acids from fish, monounsaturated fats from olive oil and nuts, and soluble fiber from beans, vegetables and whole grains. You can take this diet a step further and choose from a variety of other foods that contribute to strong blood vessels.
Palm, coconut oil, and rendered fats such as lard are also fats that will raise triglyceride levels. However, substituting monounsaturated fats like olive oil and walnut oil can lower them. 3. Grapes. Eating candy and other sugary foods fuel triglyceride levels, but eating naturally sweet grapes can lower them. Grapes contain pterostilbene, a compound that acts similarly to ciprofibrate, a commercial product that lowers triglycerides, according to the USDA.
1 Alcohol is high in calories and sugar and has a particularly potent effect on triglycerides. 2  Even small amounts of alcohol can raise triglyceride levels. 3  Exercise regularly. 4  Aim for at least 30 minutes of physical activity on most or all days of the week. Also known as omega-3 fatty acids, fish oil supplements can help lower your triglycerides. 2  High doses are needed, however, so this option is often reserved for people who have triglyceride levels over 500 mg/dL (5.7 mmol/L). 3  Fibrates.