Lesson 2
Calories & Nutrients
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Nutrients that our body needs in large amounts are called macronutrients and those that our body needs in smaller quantities are called Micronutrients.
Ever heard of carb-loading? Athletes load up on
carbs to give themselves a store of quick energy.
Think why bodybuilders are always eating chicken & protein bars - trying to build their muscles by getting lots of protein in their diet!
Fats don’t make you fat. It’s important to cushion organs, protect cells, and send signals in the form of hormones around your body.
Fibre is indigestible. But this property allows food to stay longer in the body, keeping you full for longer and your system happy.
Note - Fibre is often combined with Carbs. But at HealthifyMe, we separate the two, to make Calorie counting more effective
Although they are only needed in small
amounts, they play an important role in our body.
They can be found in supplements as well as in many foods in small quantities.
While it’s important to eat within set calorie budgets, creating a balanced diet with macros in mind is just as important to meet your weight goals.
Typical Macro recommendations vary between individuals, but the universal range per day is -
Let's take a look at an example -
MEAL A - Low calorie meal. Balanced in Proteins & Fats. Ideal to be in a weight loss diet plan
MEAL B - High Calorie meal. High in Proteins, Fats, and Carbs. Ideal in weight gain or muscle gain diet plans.
Don’t worry! We create balanced meal
plans based on your goals - so you don’t
have to do any calculations! Head on to our
Plans tab & create a diet plan now!
Test your CalorieQGo to Lesson 3 - Calories: budgets & Calculations
