Nutrition - Jco Fitness

Macro Nutrients

What is a Macro? Macro Nutrients are essential to reach the ideal body composition we desire. We don't do fad diets here. The Key to success comes from knowing how much energy our bodies put out each day. We can use this knowledge to assist ourselves in making sure we replenish our bodies with the required calories to best suit our need. Listed below to enlighten us more about each individual Macro

Carbohydrates

Carbs have 4 kcal per gram

There are two major types of carbohydrates in foods: Simple carbohydrates: are found in refined sugars, like the sugar you’d find in a sugar bowl. Complex carbohydrates: Starches include grain products, such as bread, crackers, pasta, and rice.

Fats

Fat has 9 kcal per gram.

Good and Bad fats? Unsaturated and Saturated Fats are important, as unsaturated fats can help lower cholesterol and saturated fats increase cholesterol levels and can clog up some vital passage ways

Protein

Protein has 4 kcal per Gram

There are two types: complete and incomplete proteins. Proteins are made up of smaller units, called amino acids. Complete proteins contain all of the amino acids your body needs and include meat, fish, chicken, dairy, and soy products.

BMR Calculator

There are formulas available to help determine daily caloric burn as well as calculators available online. The Link below will lead you to one I use personally

Calculate BMR