GREENSBORO, N.C. — We talked to Katie Maxey, who is a registered dietician. She says tracking macronutrients are a great way to eat healthy.
Macronutrients fall into three categories: protein, carbohydrates, fat.
Maxey says you shouldn't cut out any of these three categories. Instead, track your intake. Here's how much macronutrients you should consume in each category:
- Protein (easy "goal" at least 100grams) 20-35% of intake
- Carbs 45-65% intake
- Fat 20-35% intake
Of course, not everyone is the same. To find what works best for you, talk to a dietitian. They can help you decide what your macronutrient goals should be.
Once you know your numbers, make sure to track and plan. You don't have to track forever, but tracking helps you see what nutrients are in the foods you are eating.
Eating healthy doesn't mean you have to always eat food that doesn't taste good. Moxey says even food like chocolate, both dark and milk, is OK to eat. Just make sure you keep track of your intake.
If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. You must think about what you're going to eat, purchase, cook or you will not be successful with your macro goals.
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