Understanding Triglycerides: Are You Eating Too Many Carbs?
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In today's episode, we dive deep into understanding blood work and what it can reveal about our diet. Particularly, we'll be focusing on:
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- Triglycerides: What are they and why should we care?
- A real-life example of how high carb intake can show up in your blood work.
- The connection between carbs, sugar, and your liver.
Key Takeaways:
- Triglyceride Basics:
- Triglycerides are a type of fat found in your blood.
- Healthy range: 0 to 149.
- Ideal level: around 80 to 100.
- Real-Life Case Study:
- A client's triglycerides were at 346 - way above the healthy range!
- Why is this important?
- High triglyceride levels can indicate a high carbohydrate intake.
- When you eat lots of carbs, the sugar enters your blood.
- Excess sugar is toxic! Your body has to manage it.
- The sugar goes to the liver, which then turns it into triglycerides.
- This process uses a lot of energy, which can make you feel tired.
- It also puts a strain on your liver.
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