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In the February 2008 issue, the sidebar on very high triglycerides failed to mention a key dietary change for controlling them: cutting back on easily digested carbohydrates. Eating less white bread, chips, pastries, sugared sodas, and other sources of processed carbohydrates and replacing them with healthful protein such as fish and poultry, unsaturated fats, and minimally processed foods such as whole grains, vegetables, beans, and nuts can have a substantial effect on triglycerides.
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