When it comes to diet and exercise, most of us have come across macronutrients. Often referred to as “macros,” your body uses these nutrients to power your day-to-day functions.
There are over 40 different nutrients your body uses to generate energy, to build bone structure, to create new cellular issues, and to perform other vital functions.
PROTEINS
CARBOHYDRATES
FATS
- Unsaturated fats are found in oils that remain as liquids at room temperature. They can also be broken down into monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats.
- Monounsaturated fats can be found in avocados, almonds, and flax seed. They can be helpful in keeping your heart healthy.
- Polyunsaturated fats can further be divided into the omega fatty acids 3, 6, and 9. For example, Omega 3 fatty acids, which are found in fatty fish, have anti-inflammatory capabilities.
- Trans fats are not natural forms of fats. They are created by heating liquid oil under high pressure and adding a hydrogen molecule that turns it into a solid, saturated-type fat. Trans fats have been linked to heart damage and increases cholesterol levels. In fact, they were created to increase shelf life of foods but are very damaging to the body when consumed. It is recommended that consuming trans fats be avoided.
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