Flexible Dieting , Nutrient Timing
Caloric Restriction and Your Muscles
The idea of calorie restriction for health benefits has been around for decades. In a previous post we talked about caloric restriction and longevity… summarizing that it may be beneficial for increasing life span, but we aren’t 100% sure on how effective it is. There is also some evidence that caloric restriction has benefits for [...] The post Caloric Restriction and Your Muscles appeared first on Macros Inc.
Carbohydrates , Deep Dive Articles , Flexible Dieting , Miscellaneous
Fructose
Fructose consumption at moderate levels of intake do not adversely effect body weight or blood chemistry based on the current data. Obscenely high levels of intake (>150 grams per day) may have undesirable health effects. Together, these two concepts essentially tell us: 1) that we can consume 3-4 servings of fruit a day, if we so desire, with no health consequences, and 2) that we should not mainline 2 liters of Mountain Dew or consume large amounts of fructose or HFCS. The post Fructose appeared first on Macros Inc.
Carbohydrates , Fats , Flexible Dieting , Miscellaneous
Alcohol
Alcohol has been a large part of human history and dates back over 10,000 years. Alcohol has energy content, but unlike other macronutrients, alcohol cannot be stored in the human body. It can, in some sense be considered a macronutrient. This NutriWiki will discuss alcohol, how our body processes it, and how to view [...] The post Alcohol appeared first on Macros Inc.
Flexible Dieting , Miscellaneous
Macros While Nursing
Nutrition needs change for nursing mothers and sadly, there is not a lot of information out there for this. This NutriWiki will provide insights for mothers to know how to adjust their macros while nursing. Summary When calculating macros while nursing, most data indicates that nursing mothers generally need 500-1000 calories more than usual. [...] The post Macros While Nursing appeared first on Macros Inc.
Flexible Dieting , Miscellaneous
Macros When Pregnant
Pregnancy changes the body’s need for nutrients as you are not just eating for yourself. Therefore your macros when pregnant may need to be different than when you are not pregnant. This article provides some insights into this topic. Summary Pregnant women generally need 200-600 calories more than usual. Refer to a medical professional [...] The post Macros When Pregnant appeared first on Macros Inc.
Can You Swap Macros?
Fats, proteins, and carbs. They all have different functions and do different things, but can you swap macros around to suit your needs? That is a great question and we cover that topic in this NutriWiki. Summary Macronutrient targets can be adjusted as long as calories are matched. Protein intake should remain constant to [...] The post Can You Swap Macros? appeared first on Macros Inc.
Weighing Food – Raw Vs. Cooked
Weighing food can require a bit of a learning curve, we get that, so we want to help make it as easy as possible. One of the biggest road blocks for most people is whether they should weigh food raw vs cooked. This NutriWiki will give you the skinny on this conundrum. Summary Tracked [...] The post Weighing Food – Raw Vs. Cooked appeared first on Macros Inc.
Diet Break
You can’t diet forever, nor should you. In fact, even if you need to lose 100+ pounds, taking breaks from dieting is an important part of the process. This NutriWiki article will break down the details about tell you how to take a diet break. Summary A diet break is, as the name indicates, [...] The post Diet Break appeared first on Macros Inc.
Food Quality
What is more important, food quality or food quantity? This NutriWiki will answer this question once and for all. Summary When it comes to food quality, it matters, but it is less important than food quantity (total calories) for weight loss. In fact, food quality per se has very little impact on weight loss, [...] The post Food Quality appeared first on Macros Inc.
Macros Vs Calories
Should I count calories or track my macros? Is it really about macros vs calories… or perhaps they are one and the same? This NutriWiki will give you a clear, concise answer to this question. Summary When you count macros, you are counting calories. Just more detailed. Tracking macros vs calories gives more detailed [...] The post Macros Vs Calories appeared first on Macros Inc.
Cut Or Bulk
Should I cut or should I bulk… the age-old question that has been around since the first person picked up a weight in the gym. This NutriWiki article will give you some clarity and guidelines to know if you should cut or bulk. Summary You need to be comfortable gaining weight before you even [...] The post Cut Or Bulk appeared first on Macros Inc.
Changing Macros
“Should I change my macros?” The question that floods the email inbox of almost all coaches who work with clients. This NutriWiki will give a breakdown of if and when you need to change macros. Summary When progress stalls, there is rarely a need to change macros if what you’re doing is working. If [...] The post Changing Macros appeared first on Macros Inc.