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How Much Of Each Macronutrient Should You Consume?

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In my recent post on the macronutrients one of my readers asked the question “how much is too much?” when it comes to these nutrients.  Today I am going to answer that very question and discuss how much of each macronutrient you should consume. HOW MUCH CARBOHYDRATES, FAT AND PROTEIN SHOULD YOU CONSUME? After doing some research I quickly found that there is no concrete answer when it comes to macronutrient consumption.  Some sources suggest going for a high carbohydrate approach.  Others suggest getting the majority of your calories from protein.  Contrastingly, some people believe a high … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Macronutrients Tagged With: Carbohydrates, Dietary Fat, Fibre, Macronutrients, Protein

The 3 Macronutrients Explained: Carbohydrates, Fats & Protein

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Over the last few months I have been covering the macronutrients in great detail.  I have discussed what each of them do, the health benefits they provide, the possible drawbacks of consuming too much and some of the top food sources for each.  Today I am going to bring all this information together and tell you everything you need to know about macronturients. WHAT ARE THE MACRONUTRIENTS? The macronutrients are the three main nutrients your body needs need to survive.  Your body needs each macronutrient in relatively large quantities to function properly.  So what are the three … [Read more...]

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