Are you counting your carbs and still struggling to keep the weight off? Tracking your macros (protein, fat, and carbs) instead may actually be key. Macronutrients are what make up the caloric content of what you eat, but some foods provide more nutritional value than others. Read more about your macros below.
Carbohydrates: The sugars, starches and fibers found in fruits, grains, vegetables and milk products.
Carbs + Protein: Provide fuel for the central nervous system and energy for working muscles.
Protein: Commonly found in animal products, though is also present in other sources, such as nuts and legumes.
Protein + Fat: Important building block of bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood.
Fats: Fat is naturally found in some foods, such as most vegetable oils, nuts, avocados, and fatty fish.
Keep the weight off by following this simple formula: 20 percent fat, 45 percent carbohydrate, 35 percent protein. Download this Macro Cheat Sheet and we will share with you the top nutrients in each category to help make managing your macros easier.
