The Athlete’s Food Pyramid
The classic food guide pyramid was created in 1992 by the USDA to provide an easy to understand visual breakdown of government eating recommendations. In recent years, the pyramid has been reworked...
Tag: "macros"
What 1,800 Calories Looks Like on a Macro Diet
Macro-based meal plans have always been popular among strength and endurance athletes, but they’re gaining traction with those trying to lose weight, too. Macros refer to the ratio of protein, fat...
Ask the Dietitian: What’s the Best Carb, Protein and Fat Breakdown for Weight Loss?
Between the different diet trends and conflicting research findings, it seems we’re more confused than ever about what and how much to eat, particularly when it comes to the three key...
Ask the RD: What’s the Best Way to Calculate Macros?
Counting macros (aka protein, fat and carbs) is basically a more structured and organized way to count calories. Calculating a total daily calorie budget Breaking it down into a ratio...
5 Signs You Need to Eat More Carbs
Today’s diet trends, particularly keto, have led to skepticism about carbs — and cutting back on everything from bread to bananas. But is swapping your morning oatmeal and afternoon apple for...