One of the more popular methods people use to lose
weight these days is counting macronutrients, a method that tracks the
amount of protein, carbohydrates, and fat you eat every day. Rather than
counting calories, counting macros is said to be a healthier, more effective
way of tracking the food you're eating and how that contributes to your weight loss
because it looks more at nutrients.
Although there's certainly nothing wrong with
counting macros — it can offer useful insight into your overall diet — it
may not be the best, most sustainable way to get your health on track. Julieanna
Hever, MS, RD, CPT, certified plant-based dietitian and health and fitness expert,
explained why you might want to take a step away from your macro calculator and
instead develop a more holistic relationship with your food.
