" The real trouble starts when triglycerides are unusually high in the bloodstream, causing your body to convert VLDL into small, dense LDL. This condition can occur routinely when you eat a high-carb diet (even if it’s a low-fat diet), because excessive insulin production drives the conversion of ingested carbohydrate into fat (triglycerides). "

― Mark Sisson , The Primal Blueprint: Reprogram Your Genes for Effortless Weight Loss, Vibrant Health, and Boundless Energy