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Index
Cover
Title Page
Introduction
Chapter 1: Getting Started with Macronutrients
What Are Macronutrients?
Carbs, Proteins, Fat
How Does Your Body Work?
What Do Calories Do?
Calories Are Not the Same As Fat
Fats Are Essential for Life
Doesn’t Fat Make You Fat?
Create a Calorie Deficit
Do You Need All Three Macronutrients?
Balance Your Macronutrients
Carbohydrates Are Fuel for Life
Is Alcohol a Carbohydrate?
The Role of Glycogen
Protein: Building Blocks
Keeping Track: Calories or Macros?
The Importance of Food Labels
The Basics of Food Tracking
Care about How You Feel
Macronutrients versus Micronutrients
Go for Nutrient-Dense Foods
The Benefits of Nutrient-Dense Foods
Vitamin D
Vitamin C
Vitamin B
Vitamin K
Magnesium
Potassium
Calcium
Chapter 2: Understanding Macronutrients
Simple versus Complex Carbs
The Glycemic Index
Are There “Bad Carbs”?
Get Carbs from Whole Foods
Sources of Carbs
The Varieties of Protein
The Thermic Effect
Complete and Incomplete Proteins
Vegans: Why You Still Need Proteins
Growing New Muscle
The Myth of Proteins and Kidney Damage
Sources of Protein
Good Fats and Bad Fats
The Benefits of Healthy Fats
Saturated and Unsaturated Fats
Dietary Fat and Hormones
Omega-3s
Omega-6s
Sources of Fat
Balance Macronutrients for Health
Low-Carb Diets
Losing Water Weight
Low-Fat Diets
Ketogenic Diets
The Problem with the Ketogenic Diet
Who Should Use a Ketogenic Diet?
Make Healthy Choices
Know Your Goals
Chapter 3: The Macronutrient Diet Is Your Friend
Adjust Your Diet to Your Goal
Weight Loss versus Muscle Gain
Body Composition
Take a Controlled Approach to Muscle Building
Eating and Exercise
How to Find Your Exact Numbers
Men and Women and Calories
Step One: Figure Out Your Total Calories
Step Two: Calculate Your Macros
Macro to Calorie Conversions
Lean Body Mass Calculation
Protein Calculations
Fat Calculations
Carb Calculations
Total Calorie Calculations
Build Your Perfect Meal Plan
Step One: Figure Out Your Schedule
Step Two: Divide Your Macros
Step Three: Choose Your Foods
Keep Macros Around the House
Choose High-Fiber Macros
There’s an App for That
Adjust Your Numbers
Diet and Metabolism
When to Adjust
How to Adjust
Simple Carbs Are Best for Workouts
Eat Guilt-Free
Plan Ahead
Chapter 4: Benefits, Risks, and Concerns of the Macronutrient Diet
Advantages of the Macronutrient Diet
Just What Is a Macronutrient Diet?
Eating for Maximum Health
Synergistic Nutrition
Psychological Benefits of the Macronutrient Diet
The Freedom to Choose
Physical Benefits
Automate What Tracking You Can
Lifestyle Benefits
Fill Up on Whole Foods
When to Use Supplements
Be Nutritionally Accurate
Prepare Your Own Meals
Macronutrients and Energy
The Importance of Exercise
The Three Energy Systems in Your Body
The Fast Energy System
The Medium Energy System
Lifting Weights and Strength Training
Gluconeogenesis—Another Way to Get Glucose
Moving Into Recovery Mode
The Slow Energy System
NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis)
Lean Body Mass
Meal Frequency Is Irrelevant
Flexible Dieting
Fun Without Self-Sabotage
Chapter 5: Ingredients for a Healthy Macronutrient Diet
Eating Junk Food
Whole Food Instead of Processed Food
Variety Is the Spice of Life
Eat the Rainbow
Fruits or Veggies in Every Meal
Salads Are Your Friends
Poultry
Pork
Beef
Fiber-Rich Carbs
Lean Proteins
The Macronutrient Diet Works with Any Goal
Keep It In Balance
Make a Diet and Stick with It
Problems with Processed Food
The 80/20 Rule
Chapter 6: 50+ Macronutrient Recipes
Low-Carb Protein Waffle
Peaches and Cream Oatmeal
Chocolate Protein French Toast
Low-Carb Southwestern Egg Wrap
Avocado Toast
Superfood Breakfast Bowl
Cilantro Chicken and Avocado Burritos
California Roll in a Bowl
Shrimp Ceviche Salad
Tuna Salad
Buffalo Chicken Mini Wraps
Turkey Reuben Sandwiches
Turkey and Spinach Focaccia Sandwich
Egg Salad
Pesto Chili
Linguine and Caper Sauce
Avocado Southwestern Salad
Pasta with Pesto and Olive Sauce
Black Bean Soup
Meatless Cheddar Squash Casserole
Chickpea Salad
Zucchini and Potato Bake
Seared Chilean Sea Bass with Homemade Pesto
Garlic and Herb-Roasted Salmon with Tomatoes
Crispy Parmesan Tilapia
Clam Chowder
Lemon-Steamed Halibut
Shrimp Taco Salad
Maryland Crab Cakes
Coconut Shrimp
Grilled Tuna Teriyaki
Southwestern Fajitas
Lemon-Herb Grilled Chicken Salad
Pulled-Chicken BBQ Sandwiches
Greek Butterflied Chicken
Beer Can Chicken
Argentinian-Style Grilled Sirloin
Steakhouse Blue Cheese Burger
Hearty Beef Stew
Swedish-Style Meatballs
Beef and Broccoli Kebabs
Orange-Flavored Beef Stir-Fry
Quick Ramen with Shredded Chicken
Spicy Buffalo Macaroni and Cheese
Traditional Shrimp Scampi
Chicken and Pesto Farfalle
Orzo and Shrimp Salad
Salmon and Spinach Fettuccine
Light Fettuccine Alfredo
Corn and Bacon Chowder
Garlic Cheddar Cauliflower Soup
Garlic Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Cabbage Slaw
Garlic Parmesan Fries
Cilantro Lime Low-Carb Rice
Buffalo and Blue Cheese Brussels Sprouts
Cinnamon-Apple Protein Bars
Easy Kale Chips
Shamrock Shake Protein Smoothie
Kefir and Chia Super Pudding
Homemade Tortilla Chips
Protein Fluff
Triple-Berry Yogurt Parfait
Frozen Chocolate Bananas
Peanut Butter Protein Cookies
Protein Cheesecake
Peanut Butter Banana Frozen Greek Yogurt
Three-Ingredient Cinnamon Pecan Bites
Appendix: Macro-Rich Foods
US/Metric Conversion Chart
About the Author
Index
Copyright
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