![]() ![]() How else would you know what you’re eating if you don’t track it?Īnd don’t get me wrong, there is a time and a place for tracking macros. In some ways, tracking macronutrients sounds like a nutritionally-sound, sane thing to do. These three nutrients are where we obtain calories, aka energy, to live (plus, technically, alcohol also provides calories, though I obviously don’t recommend that it account for a considerable portion of your energy intake). ![]() If you’re not already familiar with the term, tracking your macronutrients (or “tracking your macros”) involves monitoring the grams and/or percentages of your diet that come from carbohydrate, fat, and protein. What does “tracking macronutrients” really mean? This is key when we’re looking for evidence to support a modified diet for certain diseases or general dietary patterns that are best for disease prevention. It’s also relied upon heavily in nutrition research, so scientists can help us understand the consequences or benefits of consuming diets that are high or low in a particular macronutrient. And it’s been popularized in many diets, such as The Zone Diet. It’s been a mainstay in the diet and fitness industry for decades, especially in the body building world. Immediately, I thought, “this deserves a blog post.” Curious, I glanced over and noticed the food in question was almonds. “I don’t think that fits with my macros,” I overheard a lady saying at the grocery store.
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