Mystical MACROS!

Send us Fan Mail• What is a macro? - micronutrients the building block of nutrition. They are proteins, carbs and fats. They are what fuels our body they are essential  your body can't make enough of them or it can't make them period.• PROTEIN -  Think meats, beef, chicken, seafood, dairy, eggs, plant based ( not complete proteins though) combine them• PROTEIN- 4 kcal/gram, W-20-30 G/meal, M-30-40 G/meal, over protein myth- certain diseases (kidney) issues is the exception- talk to your -MD or RDN• PROTEIN- will help you maintain lean muscle mass while losing weight, muscle is the most calorie active and will raise your RMR.• CARBS- they are not the enemy, think whole grains, pastas, rice, potatoes... also fruits and veggies are carbs. F & V contain fiber which is needed for poopin.• CARBS- 4 kcal/gram, they are 1 of 2 main fuel sources for the body, they are your brains preferred fuel source, they break down easier ( for the most part) .• CARBS- it is the over consumption of simple and processed carbs that are the problem, not simply carbs• FATS- think Avocado, cheese, whole eggs, nuts, fatty fish, full fat yogurt• FATS- 9 kcal/gram, minimums- W40 G/day M50 G/day, they are essential for your body to function, your body cannot make them. They are the other fuel source for your body,• FATS- you need fats for hair, skin nails and cell membranes and vitamin absorption A, E, D & K.• FATS- avoid trans fats (fried food, margarine, vegetable shortening) when possible,  saturated fats use sparingly ( high fat meats, high fat dairy,  tropical oils).• FATS- Good fats, monounsaturated (Avocado,  olive oil,  nut butters) these can actually help improve your health by lowering cholesterol and helping with cardiovascular health. Polyunsaturated fats (fish oils) EFA's Omega-3s and 6s• FATS- omega 6s are good but we over consume them.Candy's quote- "By choosing healthy over skinny, you are choosing self-love over self-judgment. You are beautiful" Steve MaraboliSome of our resources, others could not be shared due to copyright stuff and or not having the permission to share.https://www.healthline.com/health/heart-disease/good-fats-vs-bad-fatshttps://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-super-healthy-high-fat-foods#TOC_TITLE_HDR_11https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/what-are-macronutrients#functionshttps://open.spotify.com/episode/5mvzEn3FYxsRy24A5wjAPo?si=-5EduL8rRh-93czm7uansg&utm_source=copy-linkhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/2ZNckWDYvMYK8ka7Mz7kLF?si=UHpQqCb6R06mb9yh2G7MrA&utm_source=copy-linkWALK IT OFF!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport the show