Macronutrients Vs. Micronutrients

You’ve heard the saying “you are what you eat” right?

This proverbial saying is the notion that to be fit and healthy you need to eat good food.

I was thinking about this the other day and thought, what if we really turned into what we ate…

Could you imagine?! 

I for one don’t want to turn into a greasy cheeseburger, yikes! 

My goal is to be more like a robust healthy leafy green, like spinach or kale. 

So what does this proverbial saying “you are what you eat” have to do with our blog today?

Well, when it comes to fueling our body right, and LOOKING and FEELING your best, there are two things you want to focus on:

MACRONUTRIENTS

and

MICRONUTRIENTS

Macronutrients constitute the bulk of the food we eat. They are proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. When it comes to improving our health and accelerating fat loss, learning how to balance these effectively is key. This is exactly what we focus on in our 5 week FFFL program.

BUT, did you know that micronutrients are also important!

Micronutrients are vitamins and minerals that the human body needs in minute amounts so that it can function correctly. Although only required in small quantities, their deficiency can lead to critical health problems.

Most of the diseases and conditions that people face today are due to a deficiency of micronutrients. The World Health Organization (WHO) says that if we eliminate this deficiency, labor efficiency will increase significantly. Micro nutrients are essential for boosting our immune systems. Something we all could use a little more of right now. They also aid in decreasing your risk of cancer and improve heart health.

It’s important to get an array of micronutrients into your day. Think green foods like kale, spinach, collard greens. Leafy greens in particular are rich sources of vitamin K, C, A, and folate.

Think colorful fruit like cherries, oranges, blackberries, raspberries etc. Fruits are rich in calcium and vitamin C.

The deeper in color the more vitamins and minerals they contain.

Seeds. Seeds are very impressive sources of minerals, including copper, magnesium, and manganese

If you’re looking to pack a lot of nutrients in a compact form, try microgreens! Microgreens are plants at their infancy. These little green beauties pack a BIG punch!

Micronutrients are super easy to incorporate into your meals too! You can add a handful of your favorite leafy greens to smoothies, or pack a buddha bowl full of yummy greens and cruciferous veggies. 

Chop up some broccoli, zucchini and carrots and pair them with some hummus. Or roast some brussel sprouts and broccoli with a little avocado oil, salt and pepper. 

Remember to change up your micronutrients too! You may love that one smoothie with spinach, but try adding some kale, or a few microgreens. Your body LOVES and CRAVES change, so change up your micronutrients daily if possible!

I challenge you to try a new green food this week. What will it be? 

Our friend, Kate Brock, said it best with her jingle. Give it a listen here, it’s sure to brighten your day.

Xo

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