Does a vegetarian diet with beans and tofu as a substitute for protein lead to increased level of triglyceride!
Any diet high in carbohydrates can heighten triglyceride levels, though this increase is typically considered insignificant. See the second source for more information.
My last source is a good article on the benefits of a vegetarian diet with regards to triglycerides.
If you are a vegetarian or thinking of becoming one, good work.
Cheers,
Chad
Answers: As far as I know soy is considered a good food for lowering triglyceride levels. Check out my first source as it is just one of many that lists soy as a food recommended to lower triglyceride levels.
Any diet high in carbohydrates can heighten triglyceride levels, though this increase is typically considered insignificant. See the second source for more information.
My last source is a good article on the benefits of a vegetarian diet with regards to triglycerides.
If you are a vegetarian or thinking of becoming one, good work.
Cheers,
Chad
Firstly, beans and tofu are not substitutes for protein. They are sources of protein.
Secondly, triglycerides occur in both animal and plant fats.
Really, if you want to bring down your triglyceride levels, reduce the total amount of fat you consume. Include some flax seed in your diet, along with foods rich in niacin (such as nuts, legumes, yeast, leafy green vegetables, wholegrain cereals, etc.) - this will also bring down the levels of 'bad' cholesterol at the same time.