Stop counting calories and start eating smart! Master the macro diet
with this accessible guide that includes more than 50 delicious
recipes.
Instead of setting a limit on the number of calories you can eat, a
macro diet defines the amount of macronutrients you can aim to eat,
divided by proportion into the primary categories of protein,
carbohydrates, and fat. Besides helping burn fat and gain muscle,
macros provide the body with energy and can help maintain good health
for the long haul. Popular with athletes, this flexible diet can can
also be a challenge to plan and track. But it doesn't have to be! Macro
Cooking Made Simple explains what macros are and how you can optimize
them for better eating and better health, without suffering or
depravation.
The first part of the book examines the question, "Why macros?"
Nutrition expert and food writer Rachel Werner explains how fueling your
body requires more than a few superfoods and why macro-focused eating
provides holistic sustenance. She breaks down this complex topic into
manageable bites, with a terminology "cheat sheet" that includes:
Werner further provides a ratio guide to help you vary your macro
ratios for specific health goals. She also presents what goes in a
macro-forward pantry, including 15 staple ingredients plus the 7
essential kitchen tools to get you started.
The second part of the book has recipes that include gluten-free and
dairy-free options, vegetarian and vegan alternatives, and quick
or one-pot meals. Broken into breakfasts, mains, sides,
snacks, and beverages--along with recipe-pairing suggestions
to round out any meal--this book has you covered! Here's just a small
selection of the eclectic, nutritious, and delicious recipes you'll
find inside:
With these straight-forward explanations, easy-to-understand tips, and
amazing recipes in hand, following a macro-forward diet has never been
simpler!
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