Carbohydrates and protein give us energy, but the body will convert any unused
carbohydrates to Triglycerides. This is why exercise is
good for lowering trigs, along with a
good diet. So remember, a low fat diet, but high in carbs, will still increase trigs. I watched a very good documentary recently on calories and the amount of food the body actually requires is a lot less than we imagine. Nearly everyone has an appetite far exceeding their daily needs.