reclaim that energy from your twenties
Together, carbohydrates, fats, and proteins are also known as macronutrients, which are classes of nutrients that all humans need in large quantities for optimal health. Each person’s ideal fat, protein, and carb intake will vary based on activity level, goals, digestive health, age, etc.
Everyone’s bodies need a good balance of macronutrients: carbs, fats, and proteins. Giving up an entire group of macronutrients is isn’t beneficial when it comes to optimal health, and in fact, can lead to poor health. Below, I’ve mapped out all the reasons why we need each macronutrient.
If arguments #1-#8 haven’t convinced you, maybe these last 3 will! Behold, arguments #9-#11 against avoiding meat to be healthier.
The message is everywhere these days. “Meat is bad, so cut it out.” Hearing this actually makes me cringe. I’ve got 11 arguments that are normally thought of as reasons not to eat meat – and why they don’t hold up. Today, here’s #5-#8.
Guaranteed, every single time I tell someone that I’m a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, they always reply, “Oh, well I’ve been trying to eat less meat,” or “I know I should go vegan, but I just have a hard time giving meat up,” or “I’ve been thinking about going vegetarian since meat’s not good for you.” Guess what? I don’t think you should give up meat.
This is the last installment of “Always Tired & Hungry? 30 Reasons Why + Tips to Banish Both” where I help you figure out why you’re feeling that way and how to fix it for good!
When you’re hungry, your body doesn’t have the proper nutrients to provide energy, fuel your brain, or replenish your cells. This can cause a whole host of annoying symptoms, including sleepiness and fatigue. Here’s more tips on how to combat all that!
Nearing the end of our 30 Reasons Why You’re Always Tired and Hungry. Click here to read Reasons #22-#24 and tips for how to combat those issues.
Have you read all the way through Reasons 1-18 and still haven’t found the answer to why you’re always tired and hungry? Maybe it’s because the answer lies in your metabolism, your food packaging, or your lack of vegetables!
When you were little, did you ever tell your mom that you were hungry, only to have her reply, “You’re not hungry, you’re just bored!” Turns out Mom knew you better than you knew yourself!