Man, just when you thought the world of nutrition couldn’t get hard enough, this whole “Macro” talk surfaces and once again, we’re lost!

Well, actually, macros have been around for as long as food has been around because macros are in every single food we eat. Macros are simply the 3 biggest nutrients in our foods that our body runs off of for energy, cellular function, and maintaining homeostasis within the body. 

They breakdown into 3 categories consisting of Proteins, Carbohydrates, and Fats. What is super cool about these Macros is that you can manipulate and adjust the calories you get from these Macros to work for your specific body type, goals, and even hormone balancing... pretty neat if you ask me. Before we dive into how to get these Macros to work for you, it’s important to understand what each Macro is and why it’s important for a well balanced diet.

Protein: And no, it’s not just found in mega protein shakes or protein bars. Proteins are the foundation of our cells and ...