Nutrition 101: Macros and Micros

So in our previous post( Read it here ) we discussed the role that food plays. Builders, Providers and boosters make up what we call: macro nutrients and micro nutrients.

“Performing well requires careful planning to ensure your body gets the right stuff!”

What are macro and micro nutrients?

Macro number 1: Protein

Macro number 2: Carbohydrates

A carbohydrate portion could consist of:

Macro number 3: Fats

Micronutrients

Each of the 3 macronutrients play a very specific role and as such food shouldn’t automatically be considered good or bad, rather think about what would provide you with a better result.

“What will you eat now that the future you will thank you for?”

In the next post, we will look at the need to balance food intake based on how your body needs energy .

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