Jan 5, 2016 - CARBOHYDRATES, PROTEIN and FAT. Be sure to watch today's video ... primarily of trans fats, saturated fats
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HEALTHIER YOU! JAN 5
Macros are macronutrients. Macronutrients are nutrients that provide calories and energy. Macro means “large,” so macronutrients are nutrients that are needed in large amounts. The three macronutrients are CARBOHYDRATES, PROTEIN and FAT. Be sure to watch today’s video for a full explanation!
CARBOHYDRATES FAT Carbs are used as fuel We need fat for & energy. They are mainly growth, development found in fruits, veggies, starchy and energy. It helps cushion foods like grains, potatoes, beans, our organs, maintain cell etc. Carbs get a bad reputation, which membranes, etc. It is found in meat, is extremely unfortunate. There are poultry, nuts, milk, oils, fish, grains, simple and complex carbs. Simple carbs etc. The breakdown of fats consists are made of 1 to 2 sugar molecules and are primarily of trans fats, saturated fats easy to digest– table sugar, honey, and unsaturated fats. We want candy, etc. as well as fruit. Fruit, to essentially avoid trans fats however, is the simple carb when possible, which are we should not be hesitant to mostly found in hydrogenated consume. Complex carbs are oils. Saturated fats should made of a string of sugar be limited, and are found molecules. They take more in some animal products. time to digest because of fiber, Unsaturated fats are “healthy” and offer additional vitamins fats found in olive oil, and minerals (examples avocado, nuts, etc. Unsaturated include greens, whole grains, fats are shown to lower the risk oats, starchy vegetables, of heart disease, while trans beans, lentils). and saturated fats can lead to heart disease. PROTEIN Protein helps with growth, immune functions and preserving lean muscle mass. It’s found in meats, poultry, fish, cheese, milk, etc. It is also found in smaller amounts in fruits and vegetables. The building blocks of protein are amino acids. Some amino acids are essential, meaning we need to get them from our diet, and some are nonessential, meaning our body can make them on its own. Protein from animal sources contains ALL essential amino acids, MOST plant sources of protein do not.
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