Reflect, Replace, Reinforce: A process for improving your eating habits. 1  Create a list of your eating habits. 2  Highlight the habits on your list that may be leading you to overeat. 3  Look at the unhealthy eating habits you've highlighted.
Omega-3 fatty acids can help lower triglyceride levels significantly. This fat is found in fish, such as salmon, sardines, mackerel, tuna, and tilapia. Try to eat fatty fish at least twice a week. Omega-3 fatty acids are also found in walnuts, flax seeds, canola oil, and foods made with soy. Fish oil or omega-3 supplements are also available and may be an excellent addition to your care regimen. A diet high in vegetables and fruits can help lower triglyceride levels.
One vitamin that can lower blood triglycerides is niacin, or vitamin B-3. One specific form of the vitamin, called nicotinic acid, can reduce blood triglycerides as well as blood cholesterol, according to the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University.hile the vitamins might not directly lower blood triglycerides, they can reduce the side effects of tamoxifen, decreasing the risk of developing high triglycerides during cancer treatment. If you're receiving tamoxifen, talk to your physician about the possible benefits of vitamins E and C.