Cut added sugar and refined carbs

Avoid sugary drinks, juice, and sweets

Limit alcohol or stop drinking completely

Lose excess weight if needed

Exercise regularly, especially brisk walking, cycling, or swimming

Eat more fiber-rich foods like vegetables, beans, and oats

Choose healthy fats like olive oil, nuts, seeds, and avocado

Eat fatty fish such as salmon, sardines, or mackerel

Reduce saturated fat and avoid trans fats

Control portion sizes and total calorie intake

Replace white bread, white rice, and pasta with whole grains

Stop smoking

Manage diabetes and blood sugar tightly

Sleep enough and reduce stress

Take prescribed triglyceride-lowering medication if recommended by a doctor

Recheck fasting lipids after making changes