Garlic

• The ancient builders of the Pyramid of Cheops ingested garlic to boost their immunity. Garlic continues to enjoy many health claims, from reducing risks of heart diseases to treating gum disease. Studies done at Pennsylvania State University found that eating three to five cloves of garlic every day can lower triglycerides by 25 to 30 percent.
  
  Garlic, along with its cousin the onion, belongs to the Allium family, noted for its antimicrobial active ingredient allicin. Allicin works to lower serum triglycerides and cholesterol levels by preventing blood platelets from sticking to blood vessels, thereby reducing risks of cardiovascular disease.
  
  

Guggul

• A native plant of Arabia and India, Guggul is well-known for its many medicinal benefits, especially its fat-burning capabilities. The tree secrets a resin containing a powerful kenotic steroid known as guggulsterones, which can greatly lower serum triglycerides and bad cholesterol, while raising good cholesterol. According to HerbalProvider.com, guggul can reduce cholesterol by 14 to 17 percent and triglyceride levels by a whopping 22 to 30 percent.
  
  

Green Tea

• Green tea's fame is far-reaching, from reducing risks of cardiovascular disease to cancer to bad breath. A study published in the Journal of Nutrition highlights the triglyceride-busting abilities of green tea's powerful antioxidants, catechins. It shows how catechins can inhibit the activity of pancreatic lipase, an enzyme utilized in the breaking down of fats into triglycerides. Since huge increases in triglycerides after a meal can cause cardiovascular risk, it is a good practice to drink green tea with your meal.
  
  

Capsaicin

• What makes chili peppers hot and spicy? The active ingredient capsaicin is responsible for the hit of spice. Many health benefits have been attached to capsaicin---fat-burner, a metabolic rate booster and an anti-inflammatory agent. An experiment conducted at Kyoto University in Japan showed that the level of triglycerides was lower when capsaicin is used in the diet.
  
  

Fenugreek

• Fenugreek often is used in spice blends and as a flavoring agent in maple syrup, foods and beverages. According to Divine-Herbs.com, several controlled studies show that fenugreek can reduce bad cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood, including in those suffering from diabetes.
  
  

Ginger

• This knobby root is a tested remedy for nausea and indigestion. The active ingredient found in ginger, gingerol, can lower blood fats---it reduces high triglyceride levels, prevents oxidation of bad cholesterol and prevents plaque in arteries. Use ginger as a spice, culinary herb or condiment.