You may have heard of the health benefits of macronutrients—carbohydrates, fat, and protein. They’re the source of the calories you consume and the building blocks of any diet, whether you’re counting them to lose weight, boost energy, build lean muscle, or strengthen your heart. Each macronutrient serves a specific purpose, and you should consume it in the proper amount for the best health. But how can you plan your diet so you have the right balance of macronutrients?
Begin with the basics.
Macronutrient Basics teaches everything you need to know about macronutrients in a quick, easy-to-understand way. Wondering what macronutrients mean for your health? You’ll find a systematic discussion of carbohydrates, fat, and protein and the role each should play in your eating habits. Want to know how many calories you should be eating? Here you’ll find out the optimum number. Want to build the perfect diet plan? This book gives detailed advice about what to drink and eat. Plus, there are more than fifty delicious recipes that will help get your diet plan off to a good start!
In this book, you’ll learn the ins and outs of macronutrients; how you apply this information is up to you. Maybe you’re already on a diet but want to make some tweaks to it. Maybe you want to build lean muscle or increase your energy. Whatever your goal may be, this book will give you the tools to get there.
No matter what your reasons for learning more about macronutrients are, this book is here to help you confidently ease into this new lifestyle and apply it to your life—easily and effectively.