What are macros?

Macro is short for macronutrients. These are the nutrients that make up the food we eat. There are three categories: Carbohydrates, Fats and proteins. Different lifestyles consume these in different proportions.

USDA recommended: 45-65% carbs, 20-35% fat, and 10-35% protein

The Zone Diet: 40% carbs, 30% fat, and 30% protein

Atkins: 15% carbs, fat and protein as desired

Keto: 5% carbs, 70% fat, and 25% protein

The calorie content of each macro is as follows

A gram of protein contains 4 calories

And a gram of fat contains 9 calories

A gram of carbohydrates contains 4 calories