Tag: macros
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What You Need To Know About Protein
When we hear the word ‘protein’, we usually think of muscle tissue, but protein is also in our bone marrow, red blood cells, hair, nails, and skin. Proteins are composed of amino acids, long chains of molecules that serve various functions. Much of the protein we consume (about half) is converted into enzymes that perform…
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What You Need To Know About Carbs
Carbohydrates, or carbs, are your body’s primary source of energy. Without carbs, we often feel fatigued, lack focus, or otherwise don’t feel like ourselves. With too many carbs, we can run into health problems like diabetes or obesity. Knowing the different types of carbs, and how to balance them, is an essential part of your…
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MyFitnessPal: Calorie Tracker On Steroids
Logging your food intake is the best way to ensure that you are getting the amount of calories, macros, and micro nutrients your body needs. Without an honest recording of what you eat every day, you’re basically just guessing. For most of us, guessing ain’t good enough. What I use and recommend is MyFitnessPal, a…
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