18/06/2020
MACRONUTRIENTS IN A NUTSHELL BY .TRANSFORM (IG & FB)
Whether you want to lose fat, build muscle, or both, if you haven’t heard of macronutrients before, it’s time you pay attention. Macronutrients simply refer to protein, carbohydrate, and fat, and they, for the most part, make up our food. We need all three of them to maintain proper function of our body.
In terms of calorie content, protein and carb have 4 calories/gram, whereas fat is the most calorie-dense among the three at 9 calories/gram. When it comes to food sources, always prioritize whole food over processed ones.
Protein is more than just protein shakes (yes, I can read your mind). We’re talking about high quality protein sources like fish, meat, poultry, eggs, dairy, soy etc. The building blocks of your muscles, they are also responsible for creating enzymes and transport proteins (such as HDL and LDL), as well as immune system chemicals, just to name a few. All of which are important for your body to function optimally.
Carbohydrate, more intimately known as carbs, are NOT EVIL. They come in many forms and the most common whole food sources that you should go for are grains, beans, legumes, fruits and vegetables. Carbs helps to provide energy and also stored energy in the form of glycogen in the muscle cells or liver. Ingesting sufficient carbs is also important for those who want to preserve muscle mass as it is the preferred energy source as compared to protein from broken down muscles. Fiber (a form of non-digestive carbs) also assists in the digestive system, for example, by adding bulk to stool and ensure regular bowel movement.
Fat is actually highly misunderstood and people think they should avoid fat at all cost. The truth is, your body needs fat to create hormones (including s*x hormones!), help transport fat-soluble vitamins, and believe it or not, to provide energy. At a cellular level, it is needed to build cell membranes. Some of the good fat sources are nuts, seeds, olive oil, cheese, avocados and coconut milk. You just need to choose the right type of fat sources and know the amount that you should be taking based on your calorie target.
Do you know how much protein, carbs and fat you should be eating every day to reach your fitness goal? Hint: it is related to your daily calorie target!
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