Macronutrients is your fat, protein, and carbohydrate percentages required to lose fat.
On the other hand, micronutrients are primarily vitamins and minerals and are equally essential but consumed in minimal amounts. Therefore, we generally get our micronutrients along with macronutrients.
For example Protein-containing foods such as meat, beans, milk, fish, or eggs are sources of iron, calcium, and vitamin D. Carbohydrate-containing foods such as fruit and vegetables provide a wide range of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. In contrast, starchy carbohydrates such as brown rice, whole grain bread, and cereals provide fiber, B vitamins, and magnesium. Fats provide us with vitamins A, D, E, and K.
But be flexible and do not worry about keeping a ‘perfect’ percentage, as what works for one person may not suit you. For example, I have cookbooks with various Macro percentages and interchange recipes according to my daily workload.
If my (BMRA) says I need to reduce 180 calories daily to lose 2 pounds a month, I will do that. But my macronutrient carbohydrate percentage may be higher that day, and my protein and fat lower as I exercised more that day and need more glucose. But for the most part, I keep carbs at a minimum.
The balance of food groups you consume is essential, as it affects how satisfied you feel with your meals and whether you are getting all the nutrients you need for that day based on what you did that day.
Bottom line: ensure you have foods from all the main food groups according to your caloric needs, which my FREE calculators can help you with on my website. www. metabolichomefitness.com/calculators
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