More about macros - the story continues....................

So we all know what a macro is and how many calories they contain - now it's time to go in a little deeper but still in a language that you can all understand. We've established that there are protein, carbs and fats, but how about what they all do and why is it so important to eat a good balance of all three.

Ok here we go with the one that most people are afraid of when they are on a weight loss mission, yes, you've guessed it the dreaded carbohydrate! These are our fuel so to speak and provide us with energy. The majority of us like to eat bread and potatoes etc, but we just need to be mindful of amounts and quality. The good news is, as long as we are aware of how many grams per day we should have there is nothing wrong at all with including them in our diet.

The next one to explain is protein. I have been lead to believe that the man on the street is a little afraid of this macro. But don't be fooled people, it is an essential part of a healthy balanced diet. In order for our bodies to function, repair and build, we need to consume at least 0.8g protein per lb of bodyweight per day. There are other calculations around, but this is a good place to start. Here is food for thought - collagen is a protein found in the human body and it helps make up the ligaments, tendons and bones and also your muscles contain protein which makes them work so well - and that's just the tip of the iceberg.

..........and last but not least there is fat. The main thing to remember when considering this macro is eating it won't make you fat! Eating too much food and not moving around enough makes you fat, it is that simple. Fat is commonly known for assisting in moving vitamins A, D, E and K through our bloodstream and absorbing them into our bodies. Fat is also important for brain development amongst many other things.

So you see the secret to being healthy is all about balance. It's when this balance is out of kilter when the trouble starts!!!

Any question please don't hesitate to contact me and I will write again soon!!!!