EPISODE · Mar 30, 2026 · 17 MIN
Macronutrients Made Simple : How Much Protein, Carbs, Fat, and Fiber Do You Actually Need
from Obesity: The War Within · host Brian Samuel, MD
This is one of the most common questions people ask. How much protein should I eat? Are carbs bad? How much fat is too much? Do I really need fiber?In this episode of The War Within, Dr. Brian Samuel simplifies macronutrients in a way that finally makes sense. Protein, carbohydrates, fat, and fiber are not just numbers or rules to follow. They each play a role in how your body feels, how your energy holds up, and how your hunger shows up throughout the day.You’ll start to understand what each macronutrient actually does in your body, using simple, real-life examples that fit into normal routines. No extreme plans, no rigid tracking, just a clear way to think about how food works.We also walk through how these needs can shift based on your body, your lifestyle, and your activity level, and what that actually looks like when you sit down to eat.Because once you understand how to build a meal, everything starts to feel less confusing and more in your control.This is the episode you come back to when you want clarity, not noise.
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This is one of the most common questions people ask. How much protein should I eat? Are carbs bad? How much fat is too much? Do I really need fiber?In this episode of The War Within, Dr. Brian Samuel simplifies macronutrients in a way that finally makes sense. Protein, carbohydrates, fat, and fiber are not just numbers or rules to follow. They each play a role in how your body feels, how your energy holds up, and how your hunger shows up throughout the day.You’ll start to understand what each macronutrient actually does in your body, using simple, real-life examples that fit into normal routines. No extreme plans, no rigid tracking, just a clear way to think about how food works.We also walk through how these needs can shift based on your body, your lifestyle, and your activity level, and what that actually looks like when you sit down to eat.Because once you understand how to build a meal, everything starts to feel less confusing and more in your control.This is the episode you come back to when you want clarity, not noise.
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