“What percentage of my calories should come from protein, carbohydrates, and fat?Macronutrients are nutrients that the body uses in relatively large amounts. The three important classes of macronutrients are protein, carbohydrates, and lipids (fats and related compounds). Consuming a balanced diet that contains all three of these essential nutrients is vital. So what is the right balance? These recommendations vary slightly from source to source but here they are in a nut shell.
Carbohydrates: 30 - 60% of total calories with athletes requiring the higher end of that recommendation. The majority of these should come from complex carbohydrates.
Protein: 20 to 50% with a focus on protein with a high biological value (proteins of animal origin like eggs and meat)
Lipids: 15 to 30% with 2/3 coming from monounsaturated or polyunsaturated sources.
Hope that helps….
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Today's Workout: 5RM Bench Press, metabolic conditioning
Today's Confession: Leaving the workout clothes at home and going out so I am sure there will be some extra confession Monday!
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