Why We Get Fat

The same arguments can and will be made for individual cases as well. If we’re fat and we can prove that we eat in moderation—we don’t eat any more, say, than do our lean friends or siblings—the experts will confidently assume that we must be physically inactive. If we’re carrying excess fat but obviously get plenty of exercise, then the experts wi

glycemic index

small, dense LDL (or a high apoB or LDL particle number), high triglycerides, low HDL cholesterol, high blood pressure, and high fasting glucose. If your triglycerides are elevated and your HDL is low, that’s a very good sign you have metabolic syndrome and should address it by restricting the carbohydrates and particularly the sugars in the diet.