Knowledge of Macro's Is As Important As Exercising

Everyone knows the importance of exercise and nutrition when it comes to being healthy. 

But we are too focused on fitness. It’s no wonder because wherever you look you will find a health club, studio, gym or yoga class teaching you how to become more fit with exercise.

What you do not see is nutrition clubs and programs that teach you how to eat. And this is what we need as a society. 

Don’t get me wrong, exercise is super important but we are totally missing the mark on food these days.

When I ask people about their nutrition habits I often hear ‘I eat healthy’. But if I were to ask them how much protein, carbs or fat do you think you need, most people have no clue.

The unfortunate reality is that ‘healthy eating’ has become nothing more than increasing protein and decreasing carbs. Sure that is better than eating pizza and cookies each day but it is far off from what most people should be doing.

Reality check:

Knowledge of macronutrients (protein, carbs, fat) is AS IMPORTANT as irregular exercise.

Not knowing what protein, carbs and fats are, how they impact health or the amount you need is just as bad as not exercising.

And most people fall into this category.

We eat multiple times every day and if you look at the food on your plate and do not know the general macronutrient breakdown you have a problem.

Why? Because you likely have a deficiency in one macronutrient or an excess of another. Here are a few common issues that come with micronutrient deficiencies or surpluses.

Protein Deficiency:

• Loss of muscle mass/slower metabolism/fat gain
• Missing amino acids for detoxification

Protein Surplus

• Constipation in some people who increase too much too soon
• Surplus usually is not an issue because it is difficult for most people to eat a surplus

Carbohydrate Deficiency

• Lack of energy
• Can increase cortisol (stress)

Carbohydrate Surplus

• Insulin and blood sugar spikes (insulin resistance)
• Fat storage

Fat Deficiency

• Lack of energy
• Hunger cravings (to eat more carbs)

Fat Surplus

• Weight gain (high calorie)
• Digestive challenges

Knowing your macronutrients is like knowing your multiplication tables that you learned in school. It is a simple life skill that if you know, will dramatically skyrocket your health results.

Want to learn more about Macronutrients? Here are 4 ways we can help:

• Email Josh@NovaHealthClub.com for your FREE macronutrient PDF guide 
• Blog:  An Intro to Macronutrients
• Blog: How to Eat Carbohydrates
• Inquire about our LeanDads and Femme Fusion nutrition programs where we teach how to customize macros for your own needs.