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.
In tandem with my last post, here are some examples of healthy vs. unhealthy macronutrients (carbs, fats, and proteins).
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.
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!
Hunger is your body’s natural cue that it needs more food. When you’re hungry, your body doesn’t have the proper nutrients to provide energy, fuel your brain, or replenish your cells. In this 10-week series, I’ll provide you with 3 reasons each week why you’re inexplicably always hungry and tips on what you can do to change up your daily routine so you can beat your hunger and fatigue once and for all.
The Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) doesn’t have to be hard. You could spend hours making all the recipes for an AIP meal plan, or you can just make a few simple things for the week in less than half that time.