CARBOHYDRATES Carbohydrates = 4 calories/gram There are many misconceptions out there about the type and amount of carbohydrates a person should eat. This program is here to set the record straight and eliminate all the confusion surrounding this vitally important macronutrient. Carbohydrates are our body’s primary and preferred source of energy. Our brains and red…
FAT Fat = 9 calories/gram The debate between ‘good’ fat versus ‘bad’ fat is a confusing one. In order to have a balanced whole foods diet you must consume fat on a daily basis. Fats are important for transporting nutrients, including vitamins A, D, E, K and other fat-soluble vitamins. Fat is also responsible for…
Protein Protein = 4 calories/gram Protein is made up of amino acids. There are 22 amino acids that are broken down into two categories: non-essential, meaning the body can make them, and essential, meaning that the body cannot make them and we must acquire them through our food. Protein makes up about 20% of your…