12. Macronutrients 101, Part 2 of 3 | Carbs

Part 2 of this 3 part series on Macros, we're talking carbs, carbohydrates! Why you need carbs and why they definitely aren't the enemy. How much carbs you actually need each day. Why and how to vary your carbohydrate intake based on your goals. This episode is all about energy and helping you better understand the role carbohydrates have in the body, and why they really aren't the cause of fat gain! (00:00) Introduction (06:50) Why carbohydrates are important in your diet (10:39) Carbs, fibre, and Over-consuming carbs (17:26) How to optimise your training by eating carbs (30:24) How to increase carbohydrate consumption and carbohydrate supplements (32:53) How to plan meals for health (41:38) Understanding Glycemic Index (49:25) Impact of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) --- More Free Resources! We have a bunch more free resources on our website. Recipes, Guides, E-Books and Downloads Recipes: ⁠https://www.empowerfitnessnutrition.co.uk/recipes⁠ Guides & E-Books: ⁠https://www.empowerfitnessnutrition.co.uk/ebooks⁠ --- Have questions? We want to make this podcast as actionable and help you take things away to practically implement in your lifestyle to improve your health, energy, strength and life overall Send your questions ⁠[email protected]⁠ --- Want more help? Want to work with a coach to help you have more energy, build strength, lose bodyfat? Want to do that without making huge sweeping changes to your whole life? We can help you Book a free intro call here: ⁠https://calendly.com/empowerfitnessnutrition/30min⁠