LOSE IT! The Low Carb & Paleo Way

TRACKING MACROS A beginner’s guide

Macronutrients, or macros, are the nutrients your body needs in large amounts for energy, and the other components it needs to grow, heal, and maintain its structure and functions. The three main macros are fats, proteins and carbohydrates.

Before we look at a few ways to calculate your macros and stay within the recommended quantities for the low-carb lifestyle, it’s important to understand and consider the way your body digests and utilises these nutrients, since

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