The Benefits of Macronutrients
Why track macronutrients and not just calories? Well, let’s talk! There are three macronutrients that each play an essential role in your health, protein, carbohydrates and fats. Each of these provide different benefits for you and your body so it’s important to have a well balanced diet. Let’s get to it those benefits:
Protein
In addition to this list, protein also plays a role in maintaining healthy skin, hair, and nails (who doesn’t love that??). Ensuring an adequate amount of protein is crucial for overall health and well-being. Get those muscles poppin and your hair shiny and healthy with a high protein lifestyle!
A few examples of these are:
Chicken
beef
greek yogurt
egg whites
cheese
fish
What are the benefits?
Glad you asked!
Muscle Growth and Repair
Enzyme Function
Immune System Support
Hormone Production
Satiation and Weight Management
Carbohydrates
It's important to note that not all carbohydrates are created equal. Simple carbohydrates like refined sugars and processed foods should be consumed in moderation, but don't worry, you’re still allowed your favorite treat every now and then!
Now for most everyone's favorite… carbs. Who doesn’t love bread? Fruits, veggies, and pastas are also yummy sources of carbohydrates. These get a bad rap, but they are SO important to your diet. This is where your body gets its main source of energy from!
Here are some benefits to why carbs are not the enemy!
Energy Source
Brain Function
Muscle Function
Fiber
Nutrient Density
Blood Sugar Regulation
Fats
Fat is flavor so don’t forget them when you’re cooking a meal! Olive oil, butter, nuts, avocados and dairy are a great way to get in some healthy fats to reap the benefits!
The age old question… “Will fats make me fat?”. Short answer, no. Long answer, is these flavor blasting foods are calorically dense, so be mindful of your serving size. They are sneaky in how quick they can pack on calories.
They are still very important to your health, so make sure you are adding healthy fats to your diet for benefits like:
Energy Source
Vitamin Absorption
Hormone Production
Brain Health
Skin and Hair Health
Satiety
Flavor and Palatability
Cell Signaling
Make sure you are including all three macronutrients into your daily life for a well balanced diet!
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