Macros

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What Are Macros and Should You Be Counting Them?

Carbohydrates, protein and fats as a group are called “macronutrients,” and are affectionately referred to as “macros.” In short, macronutrients are where you get your energy from. Carbs are your brain and muscles’ primary source of energy. You know how nutritionists say you shouldn’t completely cut out carbs? This is a major reason why. Fats are also used for energy production – especially during lower intensity activities, plus they help insulate the body and maintain healthy hormone balance. Protein is vital for building muscle and for enzyme production, which helps regulate your metabolism. Protein also aids in transporting various nutrients throughout the body and those amino acids (building…

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 What Are Macros and Should You Be Counting Them?

Macronutrients are essential for performing at your best. Here’s how to ensure you’re eating enough of each.

4 Macronutrients: A Simple Guide to Macros

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), essential nutrients are crucial in the process that provides support to a person’s good health, growth, and reproduction. Vitamins and minerals are the micronutrients, which the body only needs in small quantities, yet without them it easily becomes sick. Macronutrients, on the other hand, are those nutrients required by the body in large amounts. What are the four significant categories of macronutrient nutrition – They are water, protein, carbohydrates, and fats

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